Landscape Solutions Blog

Landscape Solutions Blog will keep you informed on new articles, tips, and techniques. This blog will keep you in tune with a wide variety of plants, outdoor features, small and large designs to fit your own personality.

In 2009 and beyond the focus has been on the environment, going green, and getting back to simplicity. 2011 marked the true beginning in decorating of using earth tone colors as well as planting evergreens.

This site is dedicated to provide you information for your everyday garden and landscape projects.

You can plan a landscape or garden project anytime of the year. The key to success is understanding what grows in your own geographic location, as well as properly planning the entire project from start to finish.

Ideas will be shared for different approaches to the most difficult soil conditions, transplanting your shrubs, and also what to do when a new tree goes into shock.

Stay tuned to this blog as well as bookmark landscape solutions for you today. A complete resource and guide to your outdoor investment.

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Feb 4, 2012

Step Guide In Doing Several Herb Gardens In A Landscape

A step by step guide for several herb gardens in one landscape area. Learn simple ways to create beds and plant a variety of herbs.

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Feb 4, 2012

Complete Herbal Backyard Landscape Garden Design

Complete herbal garden design for your backyard garden. Take a look at five herb gardens in one landscaped area.

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Feb 3, 2012

Outdoor Features

Outdoor Features such as walkways, fountains, and deocrative ponds enhance your landscape area. Explore the possibilites.

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Feb 3, 2012

Bay Leaf Creates A Wonderful Plant And Adds To Culinary Dishes

The Bay or Laurel leaf provide a great flavor and aroma. The leaf is used in many different dishes.

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Feb 3, 2012

Precious Plant Specimens Starting With Letter P

Precious plant specimens starting with the letter P. There are many precious plants that start with the letter P.

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Feb 3, 2012

Creating Planters For Your Landscape Areas

Planters in your landscape area add a special touch to your outdoor living.

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Feb 3, 2012

Garden Borders Flowers, Stones, And More

Garden borders can complete any landscape project. Flowersm stone, and other material work well.

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Feb 2, 2012

Gallery Of Plants

Gallery of plants for you. Photos of colorful trees, shrubs, flowers, and herbs in just one gallery.

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Feb 2, 2012

Artichoke Is Native To The Mediterranean Region

Artichoke is native to the Mediterranean region. Artichokes are members of the herb and vegetable family.

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Feb 2, 2012

Building A Home, A Design For Your New Landscape

Building a home, can be stressful. Take a look at this design for a new landscape area.

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Feb 2, 2012

Shapes In A Garden Create A Colorful Outdoor Activity

Shapes in a garden can create not only a great colors, but also a learning experience. Use any shape.

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Feb 2, 2012

Eloquent Trees And Shrubs Starting With The Letter E

Eloquent trees and shrubs starting with the letter E. Here are more eloquent plants starting with the letter E.

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Feb 2, 2012

Celery Is A Medicinal Herb As Well As A Vegetable

Celery is an herb as well as a vegetable. Celery grows well in zones three through eleven.

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Feb 2, 2012

Bloom Times For Some Perennial Flowers

Bloom times of perennial flowers will vary in warm and cold climates. Here are a few bloom times for some flowers.

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Feb 1, 2012

Planting a Tree

Planting a tree is done in certain steps. Learn how to properly plant a container and root ball tree.

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Feb 1, 2012

Hardy And Handsome Plants - The Letter H

Hardy and handsome plants starting with the letter H. There are some real beautiful and hard plants in this category.

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Feb 1, 2012

Bulbs Create Beautiful Plants

Bulbs can be planted in spring or fall. Create beautiful colors for your landscape or gardens.

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Feb 1, 2012

Ferns Create A Mass Of Color - An Accent Around Rocks

Ferns do well around rocks. Ferns also do well in shade gardens. This family grows in different climates.

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Feb 1, 2012

Dutch Gardens - Great Flower Bulbs

Dutch Gardens is the home of flower bulbs. Great flowers just for your gardens.

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Feb 1, 2012

Sedum Flower And Clethra Bush Compliment Butterfly Garden

The Sedum flower and Clethra Bush add fragrance and beauty to a garden. Sedum grows well in zones 3-11.

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Feb 1, 2012

Germinating Times And Proper Lighting Of Herbs

Germinating times and the proper lighting of herbs is an important first step. Few tips on germinating herbs.

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Jan 31, 2012

Perennial And Annual Information On Some Herbs

Perennial and annual information for you on some herbs. Learn some basics on a few herbs that are perennial.

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Jan 31, 2012

Botanical Names For Some Popular Herbs

Botanical names for popular herbs can be confusing. Here are some Botanical and common names.

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Jan 31, 2012

California - San Diego Botanical Gardens

California and the San Diego Botanical Gardens offer a lot of different plants. Here are some San Diego Garden photos for you.

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Jan 31, 2012

Powis Castle - Hardy Perennial or Evergreen Shrub

The Powis Castle is a soft gray tone perennial shrub. The Powis Castle is popular in a variety of gardens.

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Jan 31, 2012

Fabulous Trees And Shrubs - The Letter F

Fabulous trees and shrubs is another page in the list of plants starting with F. A variety of fabulous specimens.

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Jan 30, 2012

Lawn And Ground Cover Weeds Simple Tips For You

Lawn and ground cover weeds are one of the most common problems today. Tips on controling your lawn weeds.

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Jan 30, 2012

The Virginia Sweetspire - Henry Garnet

The Virginia Sweetspire is also known as the Henry Garnet. The Virginia Sweetspire is native to the US southeast.

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Jan 30, 2012

Sidewalk Centered Around Defined Garden Beds

A sidewalk is a wonderful area to create defined beds. Create a stunning landscape for your outside.

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Jan 30, 2012

Cement Sidewalk Design - Left Or Right Side

A Cement Sidewalk can be left or right or center. A simple design for your cement sidewalk.

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Jan 30, 2012

Green And White Plants Along the Foundation

Green and white color tones along your foundation create a soft look. Plant some green shrubs and flowers.

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Jan 30, 2012

The Hibiscus - A Tropical Beauty

The Hibiscus is a beautiful tropical plant. The Hibiscus can also grow in zones four through seven.

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Jan 30, 2012

The Bradford Pear Tree Creates A Mass Of White Blooms

The Bradford Pear is a spectacular spring blooming tree. The Bradford Pear grows well in zones five through nine.

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Jan 29, 2012

The Lilac - A Wonderful Fragrant Ornamental Specimen

The Lilac is one of the most fragrant flowers. Lilacs are native to Asia, Europe, and in zones 3-7 in the US.

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Jan 29, 2012

Azaleas And Dogwoods, A Southern Landscape Design

Azaleas, and Dogwoods, are part of a southern landscape design. Azaleas are old southern traditional plants.

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Jan 29, 2012

Ordinary And Unique Plants Starting With The Letter O

There are ordinary and unique trees and shrubs starting with the letter O. Ordinary plants for you.

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Jan 29, 2012

A Flag Pole Design - With Matching Shrubs And Flowers

A simple flag pole design for anyone to do with shrubs and flowers. Honor your flag with great colors.

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Jan 29, 2012

Can our trees be saved?

We just had a winter storm in WA. Four of our cedar trees came down from the weight of the snow on the branches. We are trying to prop them up. We've

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Jan 29, 2012

Evergreen Bank

Evergreen Bank is a landscape design you can take pleasure in year around.

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Jan 29, 2012

Delightful Deciduous And Evergreen Plants - The Letter D

Delightful deciduous and evergreen plants beginning with the letter D. Another page of with more delightful plants.

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Jan 28, 2012

Photography Of Natural Landscapes For You To Enjoy

Photography of natural landscapes for you to enjoy. This Photography is in the southeastern US and other places

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Jan 28, 2012

Foundation Planting For A Small House

Foundation planting can increase the value of your property. There are many foundation plants to use.

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Jan 28, 2012

Informal Garden

Informal Garden can come in a variety of sizes and styles. Create your own relaxed paradise using the following ideas.

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Jan 28, 2012

Tips For A Small Garden Project

Tips and techniques for a small landscape garden project using flowers, shrubs or even a tree will create a lovely new addition.

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Jan 28, 2012

Jazzy Trees And Shrubs - The Letters J And K

Jazzy trees and shrubs starting with the letters J and K continues the list of plants.

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Jan 28, 2012

Mulch, Pine Straw Or Decorative Stones Finish A Landscape Project

Mulch, pine straw or decorative stones are great material for your gardens and landscape. Compare the three.

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Jan 27, 2012

Part One Of Trees And Shrubs - The Letter C

Part one of the list on trees and shrubs beginning with the letter C. Part One has some popular species.

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Jan 27, 2012

Pathways - Natural And Gravel, Easy Steps For You

Pathways made of natural material and gravel can be easy to do. Pathways create a great look in any landscape.

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Jan 27, 2012

The Banyan Tree Grows In Warm Climates

The Banyan tree is a large unique tree. The Banyan Tree in Fort Myers, Florida is on the Thomas Edison's Estate.

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Jan 27, 2012

Spacing Vegetables For Healthy Plants

Spacing vegetables properly in a garden ensures healthy plants.

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