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If you have steps leading up…

Posted by plantsman On January - 3 - 2010

to your front door, the use of planters will charm your visitors

Container gardens can accentuate interesting…

Posted by plantsman On January - 2 - 2010

architectural details. For example, large planters with tall evergreens are great for framing an entry way.

The longer the growing…

Posted by plantsman On January - 1 - 2010

season, the more compost is needed to keep the soil nurtient rich.

Pine needles…

Posted by plantsman On December - 31 - 2009

make a great mulch for acid loving plants.

Groundcovers, such as ivy or vinca, are…

Posted by plantsman On December - 30 - 2009

very low maintenance and are ideal as an alternative to the traditional lawn.

Using stone found locally can…

Posted by plantsman On December - 29 - 2009

help give your garden a sense of place. It will seem as though your garden belongs to the site rather than it being imposed upon the landscape.

Juxtapose colors,…

Posted by plantsman On December - 28 - 2009

sizes and shapes to create interest when design your garden.

Climbing vines and ivy, such as clematis and…

Posted by plantsman On December - 27 - 2009

Virginia creeper, are well suited to hiding unsightly walls or fences.

Deciduous trees provide…

Posted by plantsman On December - 26 - 2009

welcome shade during the hot summer months and allow the sun to shine through in the winter.

In colder climates, protect roses…

Posted by plantsman On December - 25 - 2009

by covering their base with mulch or salt marsh hay.