| Below is a list of articles with the most recent ones listed first. |
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Does Your Home Have Curb Appeal? by Donna Altomonte |
| Does your home have curb appeal? Is it esthetically pleasing or does it go unnoticed? Here are a few tips to improve the look of your home.
If you have a small front yard with grass consider removing all the grass and add a garden with stepping stones, natural rocks and low maintenance shrubs and... |
| Published: Monday 23 November, 2009 |
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Let Bugs Do the Work! How Good Bugs Can Help Your Garden to Thr by Chris Mont |
| You've worked the soil, sprouted the seeds or carefully chosen your plants, watered faithfully, and finally your plants are growing and you can almost taste that fresh tomato or crunchy cucumber. But something else is eating your veggies before you get the chance. After all your hard work, those nas... |
| Published: Thursday 09 July, 2009 |
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Low Water Use Idea Book - A Dry Streambed Can Add Interest to a by Kate Wiseman |
| One of the keys to a successful xeriscape design is making sure that there is still interest in the front yard. Because curb appeal is so important and can greatly effect the value of your home, a thoughtful design is crucial.
Most front yards are currently dominated by an emerald swath of grass.... |
| Published: Tuesday 16 June, 2009 |
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Our Bees Are Missing? by Davey Greenjack |
| Bee-keepers and scientists are still unsure what is causing the disappearance of so many bees, but the sad fact is that the bees are still disappearing at an alarming rate all over the world. Worldwide, approximately one third of what we eat is naturally pollinated by bees. Most of the fruits, inclu... |
| Published: Tuesday 26 May, 2009 |
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Garden Designers Are So Much More Than Simple Gardeners by David A Robinson |
Garden designers are so much more than simple gardeners. Why? Well, let's examine what the average gardener does first, and then we'll compare it to what a designer can do. The difference should be enough to convince you, and anyone else, that hiring a garden designer really does make sense. |
| Published: Tuesday 07 April, 2009 |
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Amaze Yourself - Design and Build Your Own Backyard Retreat by Donna Altomonte |
Your backyard should be a place where you can unwind, relax and escape your day-to-day worries. Hiring a professional landscape design company can be costly and is simply not an option for many people. So what do you do? If you are a relatively handy person, you do it yourself. You will be amazed... |
| Published: Thursday 26 March, 2009 |
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Insects in Your Garden and in Your Landscape by Cheryl Ann Hanlon |
There are little bugs and pests that can sometimes invade your garden and you might not want to try and kill them all off. Learning about the difference between the small critters that add to your gardens and the pests that are eating your gardens will help you figure when it is a good time to do... |
| Published: Saturday 28 February, 2009 |
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All You Need to Know About Landscape Mulch by Jitesh Arora |
| Landscape mulch is increasingly used these days due to several factors. In addition to the decorative part, they also serve as an agent that helps conserve soil moisture, especially in places where there are no trees or shrubs to cover the earth. Other gains include less soil erosion and weed contro... |
| Published: Friday 06 February, 2009 |
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Rain Barrels Can Help You Save on Water Costs by Albert Zan |
| With environmental concerns currently making headlines all over the world, water conservation is fast becoming an important concern. Whether you are presently in the midst of a drought in your area or you are currently experiencing a lot of rain, rain barrels can have a significant on your water con... |
| Published: Friday 06 February, 2009 |
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