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Spring cleaning is all too often associated with just the interior of our homes. But spring cleaning can be a lot bigger than that. It can extend into the spaces outside our houses, too. Landscape spring cleaning can start indoors …
As prices on fresh vegetables and fruits continue to soar, the home-grown vegetable garden is going viral. Freshly cropped edibles are tastier and more nutritious than many store bought varieties. Plus, since you’re growing them yourself, they can be kept …
Cement is the default medium for so many outdoor construction projects. It makes sense: Cement is durable, strong, easy to maintain and can be molded into all kinds of shapes and forms. Usually, it is simply poured for walkways or …
As the weather warms, working and playing outdoors beckons young and old alike. As the spring begins a new year of growth, so, too, begins an opportunity for new gardeners to grow and bloom. If you have children or know …
I’m not one of those people campaigning for all lawns to be replaced. Lawns are landscaping staples we have relied on for many decades — and in areas where humidity is high and rainfall is abundant, they make sense. Green …
What’s the big deal about using native plants in the garden? There used to be a time when everything that grew locally was immediately dismissed as an undesirable “weed.” But during the past decade, native plants have become fashionable. You …
As we change our views about what’s practical, responsible and contemporary in landscape design, permeable paving has come to the forefront of hardscaping techniques. Paving that allows water to penetrate soil is not a new concept, but after years of …
As the temperature warms, it’s time to get those water gardens — fountains, pondless waterfalls and ponds — in shape for spring. If you live in a cold winter area, you should have shut down your water features and drained …
The most popular edible plant to grow in a home garden is the tomato plant — the flavor of fresh tomatoes just can’t be equaled by bland imports. And is there anything more convenient or more satisfying than stepping outdoors …
For many pet owners, the garden is a primary space to share with their four-legged family members. Unfortunately, dogs and cats can destroy a lovely landscape. But you can have both. The trick is to keep in mind what your …
In areas that endure cold winter temperatures, gardeners patiently wait in anticipation for the day that colorful spring flowers will be flourishing in their garden. In warm winter climates, some gardeners are lucky enough to have blooming landscapes all year around. …
There are those of us who love chocolate. Those of us who love vanilla. And those of us who love both. So why not surround yourself with these wonderful flavors while you’re in the garden? There are many plants that …
Designing, like most everything else, is always better with a good foundation, which means doing your research before starting your design. So, how do you make finding landscape design ideas enjoyable? Driving around your neighborhood and checking out local public …
No matter if you’re contending with too little or too much rain, both extremes are a challenge to gardeners like you and me. Uncontrolled rainwater can remove valuable soil and fertilizer from your garden, contribute to erosion and even encourage mosquitoes to take up residence …
The climate you live in dictates how you can grow edibles in the winter. In warm areas, vegetables and fruits can happily grow as part of the usual landscape design. You can integrate them in flower beds or keep them …
