Landscape Solutions BlogLandscape Solutions Blog will keep you informed on new articles, tips, and techniques. This blog will keep you in tune with new landscape projects and garden design ideas. Go ahead and find your own landscape solution. Jul 4, 2009, Scenic Natural Landscapes On The Coast Of Maine
Happy Fourth Of July To Everyone Celebrating! Americans all over the world will be celebrating the 4th of July today. There are picnics in a park, barbeques, and many different gatherings of family and friends. Take the time today to not only enjoy the company you are with, but also notice the natural beauty that surrounds you. Whether you live near the ocean, in the mountains, on a country farm, bask in the natural landscapes that surround you, Have a wonderful day and evening and be safe with fireworks and travel. This page in the scenes in nature through photography section is just a little bit of relaxation in seeing the beauty of a small portion of the Maine coast! I hope you enjoy! Permalink -- click for full blog post Jul 4, 2009, DYING WEEPING CHERRY TREEI bought and planted a weeping cherry tree in April. It is now July and the tree looks completely dead. It was fertilized in the first week. I Permalink -- click for full blog post Jul 3, 2009, My Cherry Trees leaves are turning Yellow... HELP!I need some tips on what I should do about to keep the tree from dying. It is in a clay/sandy area. It has grass clippings on and around the trunk. We Permalink -- click for full blog post Jul 2, 2009, Install A Simple Wooden Fence - A Great Outdoor Feature For Your Home
There are many different materials to use today if you want to build a wooden fence. This type of fence is great for privacy as well as an investment to your property. A fence is also a wonderful structure to plan a landscape area. This page in the outdoor feature section will give you some very basic steps in one way to install a wooden fence. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me here at the website. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jul 1, 2009, Maine And Its Glorious Summer Sunrise
Maine is one of the most spectacular states to live or visit in the summer months. The natural beauty that surrounds the vast Atlantic Ocean, and its explosive sunrises and sunsets. This page in the scenes in nature through photography will give you an idea of how gorgeous the sunrise is on the coast. Take a couple of minutes and bask in the natural wonder of a Maine' s summer sunrise. Feel free to browse through the other nature scenes in this section as well. We all have so much beauty that surrounds us. So many of us get our landscape and garden ideas from experiencing the sites and sounds of nature. Hope you enjoy! Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 30, 2009, A Simple Flag Pole Design - With Matching Shrubs And FlowersFlags have so much meaning for so many different countries. A great way to enhance the beauty of your city, state, or country is to create matching colors in and around the flag pole. This page in the theme colored garden section shows you a very simple numbered illustration of some shrubs and flowers you could incorporate around the flag pole. This is a great idea for non-profit organizations to contribute to their community, as well as schools and residential homes. Take pride in your area's flag by planning to create a landscape so others and yourself can enjoy and be proud of. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 29, 2009, Commercial Landscape Solution - Planting New Shrubs Can Create A Positive Business
Commercial landscape can create a positive atmosphere not only for the employees, but also for clients, and curb side appeal. If you look at resorts and hotels, many have wonderful landscape throughout their establishment. This page on commercial landscaping can give you some simple tips and suggestions on how to take any type of business whether large or small, and make the outside a soothing place to start and finish a day's work. This is just one simple solution to a landscape project. For other ideas there are other articles in the landscape simple solutions section. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 28, 2009, Landscape Articles For You
The landscape article section of this website has many different articles that can benefit you at any time of year. Two that come to mind is the spring and fall page. Although some of the southern hemisphere is in the cooler months, it is a great time for you to think about the upcoming warmer season and plan for you landscape and gardens. For those of you in the southern hemisphere where it is warm year around, feel free to check out the tropics section and see if there are some plants that you could incorporate into your landscape. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 27, 2009, Arborviate Trees And Shrubs Add Spice To Any Garden Project
The Arborviate family is a wonderful evergreen to consider planting. The Arborvitaes along with other evergreen such as Lemon Thread Cypress, Leyland Cypress, or a Loropetalum create a sensational look. These trees and shrubs are also low maintenance once established. In the gallery of plants section this page will tell you more about the Arborvitae family. Check out some of the other specimens that will compliment the Arborvitaes. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 26, 2009, what flower best for planter rail boxAny Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 26, 2009, Garden Projects
The Hosta garden is just one example of the many different garden projects each of us can do. In the garden project there is a wide variety of different style gardens to think about. Whether you are in the southern or northern hemisphere, this is a great time to plan for your spring or fall project. If you have any questions on plants, designs, or other outdoor features, feel free to contact me here at landscape solutions for you. Happy Gardening! Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 25, 2009, New Trees Under Shock And StressNew trees can go into shock and stress after they are recently planted. This doesn't happen a lot, but now and then a tree will show signs of shock by loosing its leaves, or the leaves turning yellow or brown. There are some simple steps you can take to see what the status of the tree is. In the simple solutions section there is a page for you on new trees under shock and stress. Learn some ways you can identify if your tree can survive, and also suggestions on prevention of trees going into shock and stress. If you have any questions on your tree or trees, feel free to contact me here at the website. Have a great day! Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 24, 2009, Snow Fountain Weeping Cherry... Leaves are dying... What should I do?I planted a weeping cherry approximately 3 months ago. It is situated in a small bed in the middle of my yard along with a few ornamental grasses and Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 24, 2009, Pomegranate Trees Are Native To The Mediterranean Countries And Southern Asia
With the drought in the southeast over the last few years, our Pomegranate tree has been struggling to produce flowers and fruit. This year we have had rainfall and the brilliant color orange flowers are multiplying on the tree. The Pomegranate specimen will grow well in zones nine through eleven in the United States. My zone of seven allow the warmth of the summer to produce flowers and fruit on this deciduous tree in zones seven and eight. The Pomegranate is native to the Mediterranean and Southern Asia. This page in the tropics section will give you a little more information on the Pomegranate tree. A wonderful sub-tropical and tropical tree. There are many other plant specimens that will compliment the Pomegranate. Ah, there is nothing like tasting the seeds from a freshly picked Pomegranate fruit. Tom and I look forward to eating the fruit later this summer into early fall. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 23, 2009, SBI, The Ulitmate Tools To Build A Successful On Line BusinessWhat is SBI? Two and a half years ago I had no idea what SBI was. SBI or Site Build It has changed my life completely. For those of you that haven't read my story or heard about SBI, take the time to find out about Site Build It. Doesn't matter whether you have a particular hobby, existing on line business, off line business, stay at home mom or dad, are retired, or a student, this is an option for you to become successful with an on line business. No time right now or computer skills, SBI provides all the necessary tools you need to build a successful on line business. All you need is a passion, some knowledge, hard work, and patience to deliver a solid content base website. Many SBIers work full time at another job, but are also building their future through an on line business. The C-T-P-M process has been proven over and over again by successful SBIers. Go ahead and check out all the details. A wonderful way to share you passion and knowledge and become a success but more importantly, you will love what you are doing! Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 23, 2009, SBI ,The Ultimate Tools To Build A Successful On Line BusinessSBI is an incredible system to build a successful on line business. Find out more about SBI. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 22, 2009, Floating And Marginal Plants Need Care Like Land Specimens
Floating or Marginal plants look wonderful in a decorative pond or water setting. The care of these plant specimens are similar to land plants. This article will give you some basic information on water plants as well as a look at the California, San Diego Botanical Gardens. I hope you enjoy the photos. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 21, 2009, Delightful Deciduous And Evergreen Plants Beginning With The Letter DThere are many deciduous and evergreen plants that begin with the letter D. This page in the list of plant section shares with you ten different species from around the world. Feel free to read about a few letter D plants as well as many other trees, shrubs, and flowers in the list of plant section. HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL YOU FATHER'S AND DAD'S! Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 19, 2009, Birds Paradise Two
Birds paradise two is a simple illustration of creating a great looking landscape area as well as having your feather friends enjoy their stay. The shrubs are evergreens and provide color and texture for the birds. The feeders and baths are great for attracting a wide variety of bird species. There are other simple designs for you to see in the example of landscape design section. If you like birds as much as I do, go ahead and create a wonderful atmosphere for their enjoyment as well as yours. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 18, 2009, What should I plant on a hillside to avoid mud slide this next winter? Hill has a clay type soil?What to plant that is drought tolerant for Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 17, 2009, Leveling Back YardI have a back yard which slopes towards my house. It is hard to set anything on it, for instance my toddler's slide. I want to create a yard I can Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 17, 2009, Properly Pruning Trees And Shrubs - Tips To Help You
Many of you have been asking how and when to prune your shrubs and trees. I know some locations have been getting an abundance of rain over the last few months. Many of you have also been in drought and with all the rainfall, plant specimens are growing rapidly. Know about each specimen before you prune. Take the time to research and also pay attention to when new growth usually develops. The general rule for the majority of specimens is to prune in the fall or early spring. Of course their are exception to this rule with some variety of flowering plants. Properly pruning is critical in the health and maturity of each tree and shrub. This page in the simple solutions section will give you tips on how to properly prune your trees and shrubs. There are a lot of other articles in the simple solutions section that will help you with all your landscaping needs. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 16, 2009, The Abelia And Spirea - Two Splendid Ornamental Shrubs
The Abelia and Spirea are two wonderful plant specimens to incorporate in any style of garden or landscape. Both of these shrubs show off their delicate flowers in the spring and summer months. The Abelia has both evergreen and deciduous varieties. In this page in the variety of more plants section, there are some photos and information for you on the Abelia and Spirea. There are also many other complimentary plants in other pages in this section as well as the gallery of plants and tropics section. You will sure be able to find some great ideas from these sections in creating a wonderful addition to your outside investment. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 15, 2009, The Learning Center Is For Children, Students, Teachers, and FamiliesThe learning center is for all ages. This landscape solutions learning center is here to provide information for you. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 15, 2009, California - San Diego Botanical GardensCalifornia and the San Diego Botanical Gardens offer a lot of different plants. Here are some San Diego Garden photos for you. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 14, 2009, Transplanting YuccasYucca Transplanting Hi I would like to transplant my Yuccas, when I planted them I place them in flower box and now they are huge. They are only 2 Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 11, 2009, Shapes In A Garden Create A Colorful Outdoor Activity
Shapes in a garden or landscape is a great educational tool. Defined shapes also represent a formal style garden. Taking basic shapes such as a circle, square, or triangle can give you a wonderful look to any outdoor area. This page in the learning center shows you a couple of suggestions for the classroom or personal garden. Feel free to check out other pages in the learning center for ideas to work together as a family or community. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 8, 2009, Photos Of Perennial Flowers For Any Style GardenPerennial flowers produce wonderful accents in landscapes and gardens. The advantage to using perennial flowers is they come back every year. Combining some evergreen shrubs with a color scheme of perennials, will set off your outside investment. Annual or perennial flowers are also a great addition to a container garden. In this page about perennial flowers there are some photos with descriptions for you. Feel free to check out other plant specimens in the gallery of plants section. Great selections for a great look! Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 7, 2009, full shade foundation plants under white pinesWhat foundation plants would do well in full shade in Zone 6 under very tall white pines? Azalea and rhododendron are the only ones that got large Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 2, 2009, Pictures Of Variegated Evergreen Plants
Variegated evergreen plants provide a multitude of color in gardens and landscapes. There are so many different varieties available today. In this page of the gallery of plants section, take a look at some ideas for your outdoor project. I love designing some variegated shrubs with solid or flowering plants. There are many other photos and descriptions of complimentary plants in the gallery of plants section for you. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 30, 2009, Garlic Is Very Popular And Many Cultures Use This Herb
Garlic is one of the most popular herbs used in so many different culinary dishes. This herb is a member of the Lily family, and dates way back in time. The Roman athletes ate the cloves for strength. Many areas throughout the world grow and use garlic not only for culinary, but also for medicinal use. This page in the spices and herb section shares a little information on this wonderful specimen. Feel free to read about other spices and herbs and create a new flavor for your favorite dish, or a new accent for you ground or container garden. Also go ahead a share a spice or herb recipe with other visitors to this site. You may give them a new dish from your kitchen. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 29, 2009, Fabulous Tree and Shrubs Starting With The Letter FThere are so many wonderful plant specimens for us to enjoy and also grow in our own location. The list of plants section of landscape solutions gives you different trees, shrubs, flowers, and herbs that begin with each letter of the alphabet. Actually this section only represents a small amount of specimens grown all over the world. The letter F is one page that can enlighten you with a few different varieties. Check out the other pages in this section and find out if some of these plants are native to your geographical location. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 27, 2009, Tips And Techniques For A Small Landscape Garden Project
Do you have a little area in your yard that you just can't figure out what to do with? Planning a small garden project is a great solution for you. Whether it is something you want to do along your driveway, or next to your foundation, this page in the garden project section will give you ideas and suggestions on different small gardens. There are so many varieties of shrubs, flowers, and herbs you can plant in a confined area. If a small garden isn't what you are looking to do now, check out other suggestions for your landscape in the garden project section. A great investment for the future. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 26, 2009, The Cleveland Pear Tree - Beautiful Spring And Fall Plant Specimen
The Cleveland Pear is growing in popularity. This tree specimen is more sturdy then the Bradford Pear trees. The Cleveland Pear explodes with mass flowers in the springtime. When the cooler temperatures set it, the leaves show off their brilliant colors. The Cleveland Pear grow well in zones four through nine in the United States. A great tree to plant in front yards, along the side, or as a focal point in a landscape or garden. Feel free to get a little more information of the Cleveland Pear, as well as other trees, shrubs, and flowers that may compliment the Cleveland Pear in the gallery of plants section. Good specimen to invest in. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 25, 2009, TK CreationsHappy Memorial Day to everyone celebrating. Do you know that Father's Day is in a few weeks? If you haven't had a chance to visit our store, TK Creations, feel free to. All of these gifts are authentic photography set into mouse pads, pictures, ornaments and more. If you know a nature lover or a hiker, or a person that loves flowers or the outdoors, browse through the different items and see if you can find something for the special dad or person. If you are looking for a landscape solutions or garden project, check out the site map as you will find everything that is on this weekend. Have a happy and safe day! Permalink -- click for full blog post May 24, 2009, R & DWeeping Cherry Tree, leaves are turning yellow, some are turning brown and curling. Can you help? Permalink -- click for full blog post May 23, 2009, Raised Vegetable BedMy raised vegetable/rhubarb bed has been in place for two years. It was made with pressure treated wood, no plastic lining and I'm worried about Permalink -- click for full blog post May 22, 2009, Lemon Balm - A Great Aroma Herb In The Mint Family
Lemon Balm has been around for a long time. This is one of my favorite herbs. Lemon Balm actually dates back to the Orient and Europe. Many people in Spain and Europe did and still use the oils from this herb. The aroma of this plant is wonderful when rubbed. Lemon Balm will grow well in zones four through nine in the United States. This page on Lemon Balm in the spices and herb section will give you some facts and information on this special herb. Feel free to read about other spices and herbs, and go ahead and plan your indoor or outdoor garden. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 21, 2009, Garden Show And Tell, Your Landscape Communication Headquarters
The garden show and tell section is a fun section for you. Feel free to glance through each invitation. Show off your garden and tell us how you planned it, share a recipe, ask a question about your outdoor project, a particular plant specimen, or problems you may be having with a garden. A great way to communicate with others from around the world. Read and see what others have said and done. There is so much information on this website for you to do any type of garden or landscape project. The site map is a great place to find everything that is on this site. If you can't find what you're looking for, contact me and I would be happy to point you in the right direction. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 20, 2009, New Trees Under Shock And Stress
Sometimes new trees that have been recently planted may go into shock. A lot of you have begun your garden and landscape projects. If one or more of your trees start dropping leaves, or the leaves turn yellow or brown, don't panic. The tree or trees are under stress and will need a little extra care to survive. There are some factors that cause new trees and even established trees to go into shock. Orange fungus on the ground near a tree or embedded in the trunk can cause harm to the tree. This page in the simple solutions section can give you some suggestions on what to look for and what to do when a tree or trees go into shock. Feel free to contact me if you are having problems with your trees or any other shrubs, and I would be happy to help you out. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 19, 2009, Decorate Around Your Mailbox With Vines, Evergreen Shrubs and Colorful Flowers
Decorating around a mailbox can add so much to a curb side look. As we know there are many different styles of mailboxes today. Sizing your shrubs, vines, or flowers to blend in with your other landscape by a mailbox is important. For people living in colder climates where snow plows go by, planning a small bed around a mailbox with a solid border, will ensure your plants to stay safe from any damage. This page in the garden project section can give you some simple ideas of different plant specimens to use around a mailbox. There are many other landscaping ideas in the garden projects section for you. If you have the space to plant shrubs or flowers around a mailbox, they will add a nice enhancement to your property. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 18, 2009, Borders Complete Any Landscape Project
Borders provide the finishing touches on a garden or landscape. There are so many different types of material you can use to complete a landscape project. Bordering with plants such as Hostas and other smaller specimens, can create a natural look. Decorative rocks or bricks are another option for you. This page in the outdoor features section will give you some ideas and suggestions on different styles of borders that are available today. Bordering should also be done as part of your planning of your project. There are many other ideas for your landscape or gardens in the outdoor features section as well. I hope this page will get your juices flowing into doing that outdoor project that you want to get done. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 17, 2009, Slope Planting With EvergreensDeciding what to do with a slope or bank can be frustrating. Evergreens are a great simple solution for that area in a residential or commercial setting. Like any other landscape project, planning, prepping and planting are the critical steps you need to take. There are many trees, shrubs, flowers, and herbs that will work on a slope or bank. This page in the simple solutions section will give you suggestions and ideas on how to prepare the slope. One type of material you can use is Jute. A great landscape fabric for a bank or slope. Feel free to read this page and other pages in the simple solutions section. If you have an eye sore right now with a bank or slope, planting some evergreens will give you beauty year around. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 15, 2009, EXPOSED TREE ROOTS IN GRASSWHAT IS THE PROPER WAY TO DEAL WITH THIS ISSUE? ADD Permalink -- click for full blog post May 15, 2009, Mandevilla, Philodendrons and Begonias Can Create A Tropical Look
The Mandevilla is a gorgeous sub-tropical and tropical specimen. This plant is native to South America. In zones nine through eleven you can see the Mandevilla in many style gardens and landscapes. This flowering beauty will also do well in a container. It can not take frost so will survive in colder zones indoors. In my zone seven we can have the Mandevilla outside during the warmer months, but must be brought inside during the colder ones. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 14, 2009, Ornamental Grasses Are Great Accent Plants For Your Landscape Gardens
Ornamental Grass has become very popular in a variety of gardens and landscapes. There are deciduous and evergreen grasses available in many different geographic locations. This page in the gallery of plants section can give you some ideas of different varieties that may work for you in your climate. The dwarf foundation grass can be planted in a dry ground garden, container garden, and also around outdoor features. A decorative fountain or pond is a great place to plant this plant specimen. In the gallery of plants section there are many other trees, shrubs, flowers, and herbs that will compliment any of these ornamental grasses. This is a great plant family to consider putting in your outdoor area. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 13, 2009, Holly Shrubs Can Compliment A Burning Bush And Balloon Flowers
The Holly family represents a wide variety of trees and shrubs. Hollies are deep rich and green in color and will grow in many different geographic locations. The trees can be used as a backdrop or for privacy. Although Holly species like full sun, some of the plants will adapt to shade. The Carissa can grow three to four feet tall and two to four feet wide. It is noted for its shiny leaves but also sharp pointed tips on the leaves. This page in the variety of more plant specimens gives you some information and photos of a few different Holly shrubs. A burning bush and balloon flowers create wonderful complimentary or accent plants to the Holly family. There are many other specimens that will work well with Holly trees and shrubs. Feel free to check out different species in the variety of more plants. Great family to enjoy year around. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 12, 2009, Favorite Vegetables And Healthy Recipes For Kids
Vegetables can be one of the most difficult food groups to get children to eat. We all know that veggies provide wonderful nutritional value to anyone's daily diet. One of the recommendations to families and learning facilities I like to make is to get children of all ages involved. One of the first ways, is to plan and implement a vegetable garden in the ground or containers. Have the children involved in the whole process. Once the vegetables have matured, get creative and make healthy snacks or with meals. Allow the child's creativity to come out with different shapes and combining colors. This page in the learning center section shows you a couple of ideas on how to take fresh vegetables and a few herbs and give the child or children an invitation to try each vegetable. There are other educational projects and information in the learning center. A great project for all ages and organizations. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 12, 2009, state flowerI luv this state flower. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 11, 2009, Front Yard Landscape Photos
There are so many different plants and outdoor features that you can incorporate in your front yard. This page in the gallery of plants section may give you some ideas of different landscape and garden plants and accessories along the foundation, along the driveway, and in an open area. There are many plants with photos and descriptions in the gallery of plants section as well. I hope you are able to come up with some ideas for your front yard investment. Permalink -- click for full blog post
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