Looking for some interesting, low-maintenance plants to incorporate into a new landscape design? Or, to spice up your curb appeal? There’s no better place to start than with shrubs. Shrubs can also protect the foundation of your home and other structures with their dense root systems. So, making the right choice is important. I know, …
There’s no better way to create privacy or a sense of enclosure around your property than by planting hedges. Yes, there are lots of evergreen choices that are perfectly functional. Yet, flowering shrubs take that function a step further with interesting architectural form, fragrance, and vibrant color. If you’re finding it challenging to decide which …
Large trees around a home can create a sense of enclosure, privacy, and protection. Flowering ones also add drama and color. Yet, there can be practical reasons for planting trees too. They can temper extreme weather conditions that might otherwise increase costly HVAC usage, for example. Plus, their large root systems can deter flooding and …
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They say good fences make good neighbors. That rings true no matter how well you get along with the people next door. After all, we all need a little bit of privacy sometimes! The most obvious solution for a yard or patio in need of privacy is to construct a wall or fence. Of course, …
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Bermuda grass is one of the most beautiful and lush types of grass. Golf courses primarily use it for that very reason. However, if you have a garden, it is unlikely you are planning to build a golf course, and having short grass is a problem. Weeds or certain diseases such as brown spots can …
There isn’t a more delectable, summer activity than walking into your veggie patch, picking a ripe, red jewel of a tomato, right off the vine, and taking that first juicy bite. Now, the centerpiece of every vegetable garden, the simple yet sensory pleasure of the tomato was first discovered and cultivated by the South American …
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