new plants you may want to use in the garden and browsing garden design books for new ideas.
Archive for the ‘quick tips’ Category
Witchhazel is one the earliest blooming…
On December - 22 - 2009
shrubs and provide welcome color to the landscape in late winter.
Tall evergrees, such as arborvitae,…
On December - 22 - 2009
hemlock, pine and yew, are ideal plants for windbreaks and privacy screens.
Some easy to grow shrubs include…
On December - 21 - 2009
forsythia, spirea, hydrangea, rhododendron and privet.
Some easy to grow perennials include…
On December - 20 - 2009
daisy, black-eyed Susan, iris, daylily and sedum.
Spread mulch throughout shrub beds…
On December - 19 - 2009
to control weeds and help the soil retain moisture. It also adds organic matter to the soil as is decomposes.
Container gardens require…
On December - 17 - 2009
frequent watering during hot dry spells as planters and containers tend to dry out quickly.
Design your flower beds…
On December - 16 - 2009
to be about 5 feet deep to simplify maintenance.
Work compost into your garden soil…
On December - 15 - 2009
to keep it rich, water retentive and high in nutrients.
