Landscaping Basics

Many people are surprised to learn that fireplace ashes make a very good fertilizer for plants and trees. Because the ash is a leftover residue of wood, it has a high pH level that neutralizes...

Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) is medium to tall tree used in many landscape applications. A fast grower, green ash is useful for riparian conservation plantings, farm and field windbreaks and...

When planted properly, fruit trees can yield a rewarding harvest or be great additions to your landscaping. As they grow, they can give shade and provide fresh fruit every season for years. For...

Backyards should be a private oasis or a little miniature park. Most backyards consist of an open space with grass. Other backyards are filled with a riot of trees, brush and blackberry bushes....

The design of landscapes used to be mostly a matter of style and affordability. However, as home and business owners have become more environmentally conscious, other factors are now coming into...

It doesn't have to cost a lot of money to landscape your yard. If you educate yourself and plan ahead, you can save hundreds if not thousands of dollars and take pride in knowing that you did it...

Landscaping in the Mid-Atlantic varies based on the weather and the length of the growing season. The growing season ranges from less than four months in Albany, New York, to almost eight months...

It's almost summer and now you need to get your backyard ready for those BBQ parties and pool parties and family get together's. But where do you begin in planning your awesome backyard design?

Growing plants under any tree presents a challenge. Trees use up both water and nutrients from the surrounding soil, leaving little left for additional plants to survive on. The tree's shade also...

Your yard needs attention. You want to add a little curb appeal or a touch of backyard beauty, but you are stumped as to what to do. Help has arrived. Take a deep breath and enjoy the time you...

Making a landscaping plan involves developing an overall vision for your property. Included in this plan is your home as the focal point with gardens that frame and complement the house. Creating...

It is easy to go to the nursery and purchase plants you are drawn to--the problem comes when you fail to do the proper research and preparation ahead of time. The only way to have a healthy low...

Before selecting flowering plants, you need to evaluate the level of sunshine in the area of your landscape where you want to plant the flowers. On a sunny day, check the time when the first...

The area around your house is probably the most important part of your landscape. It either enhances or detracts from the beauty of your house. But it also forms an enclosure that can impact the...

Like any building project, creating a landscape or garden will be most successful if it is planned on paper before any work is done. You can create a simple sketch or a detailed, carefully...

A well designed Mediterranean landscape conjures up the warm romantic vistas of Rome, Tuscany, the Greek islands, or sunny Spain. A mix of formal and informal, there is a overlay of classical...

Rising home energy prices are hitting pocketbooks hard. While you can’t control the price of oil, electricity or natural gas, you can use the landscape around your home to cut energy costs. The...

A step by step guide about Landscaping your home. You can do this yourself with the step-by-step information on this page. With some patience and time, you can landscape for beauty, shade, wind...

Perhaps you want to freshen up your home’s curb appeal, but just don’t have the budget for an extensive landscaping project. Don’t despair. You can improve your curb appeal by...

When you want to spruce up your garden, the landscape expenses can add up--but you can avoid spending a fortune on mulch. If you have some way to transport it, you can find as much inexpensive...

Now let us be practical. Everyone wants a beautiful garden and landscape, and they want it yesterday. Many go out and purchase hybrids that will grow at fantastic speeds, never once giving thought...

The comforts and protection of a raised deck are only the first step in improving your property. You need to install landscaping elements around your raised deck to dazzle the eye of visitors and...

The comforts and protection of a raised deck are only the first step in improving your property. You need to install landscaping elements around your raised deck to dazzle the eye of visitors and...