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Nov 20, Watering Techniques

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:28:24 GMT

Watering Techniques are very important to your landscape project. Learn how to water trees, shrubs, and flowers properly.

Nov 20, New Trees Under Shock And Stress

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:53:19 GMT

New trees can go into shock and stress. It can become frustrating sometimes when you just plant a few new trees and one or more start to drop their leaves. Maybe the leaves are turning yellow or have black spots. This page in the simple solutions section will give you some tips on what to do if your newly planted trees go into shock or stress. Your landscape and gardens are an investment and learning how to deal with trees or shrubs that go under stress conditions is important. If you have any questions on a tree or shrub, go ahead and fill out the form in the simple solutions page. I will be happy to help you out and get your landscape or garden back to health.

Nov 19, How do I Prune and Winterize my Hibiscus

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:49:57 GMT

What is the best advice for bringing my potted hibiscus into my garage for the winter? I live in zone 7. Thank you so very

Nov 19, The Bougainvillea - Ti Plant - Powderpuff - Tropical Beauties

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:21:25 GMT

The Bougainvillea, Ti, and Powderpuff plants are wonderful tropical specimens. Each of these plants have very unique characteristics, and will do well in a variety gardens and landscapes. Some sub-tropical climates can grow these three plants. In this page in the tropics section, take a look at a few pictures as well as descriptions of the Bougainvillea, Ti, and Powderpuff. Feel free to check out other tropical trees, shrubs, and flowers that will compliment these plants. You can find them in other pages of the tropics section, as well as the gallery of plants, and the variety of more plants section.

Nov 19, The Bougainvillea - Ti Plant - Powderpuff - Tropical Beauties

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:21:24 GMT

Nov 18, Raised Bed Photos Of Everyday Landscape Gardens

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:17:36 GMT

Raised beds are becoming very popular today. There are so many different plant specimens you can use in a raised bed. Bordering a bed can be done with mortar, brick, or stone. Now a days no mortar stone, brick, or pavers are also used to give a landscape bed a great look. This page in the gallery of plants section will share a few homes and what home owners did to improve their outside investment.

Nov 17, Maintaining Your Garden Year Around

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:45:52 GMT

Maintaining your garden or landscape year around is as important as the plan, prep, and plant phase. Your outdoor projects like your inside decorating is an investment to you. This page in the landscape article section is a reminder for you on different steps you can take to ensure your gardens and landscape are great looking and maintain healthy plants. There are also other pages in the landscape article section that may help you with any type of outdoor project. If you have any questions regarding maintaining your landscape, feel free to contact me and I would be happy to get you pointed in the right direction.

Nov 16, Evergreen Tree

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:28:21 GMT

We have an area on the side of our yard where water drains down into a man made lake. This area is wide enough to plant trees or bushes but is always

Nov 16, White River Birch Tree

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:41:37 GMT

First of all thank you all for your prompt assistance with my Garden Questions. I have had a beautiful White River Birch tree for two years. The

Nov 16, A Tree Trunk - Identifying It Through Color And Texture

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:07:09 GMT

Identifying tree trunks is a great educational activity for all ages. The Crepe Myrtle is one of my favorite trunks. The smooth bark gives this tree such a unique characteristic. This page in the learning center shows you some varieties of different tree trunks, as well as a couple of suggestions for projects in a classroom, for a non-profit organization, and a family activity. Feel free to share your outdoor learning experience with others.

Nov 15, Walls, Retaining and Decorative

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:24:16 GMT

Decorative or retaining walls can be with or with mortar. These types of walls are for your enjoyment as well as helping with potential landscape problems in the vicinity. This page in the outdoor feature section gives you step by step on how to create a simple decorative or retaining wall. There are other articles in the outdoor feature section that will share with you other projects for your outdoor investment.

Nov 14, Jazzy Trees And Shrubs Starting With The Letters J And K

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:45:28 GMT

There are many unique and wonderful trees and shrubs starting with the letter's J and K. The Gorgeous Jasmine plant is one that I loved designing over stone or rock walls. In my zone seven, Jasmine is a native specie. This page in the list of plant section will share a few plants that start with the letter's J and K. Feel free to check out other trees, shrubs, and flowers in the list of plant sections as well.

Nov 13, Photo Gallery Of Eight Basic Culinary Herbs

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:42:08 GMT

Chefs all over the world and people that enjoy cooking love using basic herbs for many different dishes. I like to use eight basic culinary herbs in a variety of food. This page in the gallery of plants section shares with you eight basic herbs. There is also a link on this page details of each of these eight herbs. Think about the upcoming holidays and what you can create with herbs.

Nov 12, The Cayenne Pepper - Beautiful Plant And A Spicy Delight

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:15:50 GMT

The Cayenne Pepper plant is a wonderful specie for a container garden or ground garden, and an indoor plant. The Cayenne is considered a perennial in tropical locations. Elsewhere it is an annual, but I bring my plants in during the colder months. This allows me to have Cayenne Peppers year around. This page in the spices and herb section shares with you some information on the Cayenne Pepper plant. A great flavor also in many culinary dishes.

Nov 12, Pompass Grass

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:10:55 GMT

I have beautiful Pampass Grass Plants in a large garden area. They are approximately 6 to 8 feet tall. When the weather turns colder how much should

Nov 11, A Complete Herbal Backyard Landscape Garden Design

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:55:29 GMT

This landscape design is a simple illustration of an herb lovers paradise. I took one existing landscape bed and creating four others around it. Decorative stones were used to complete the project. This page on a complete herbal backyard landscape garden is just idea for you. There are other hand drawn illustrations in the example of landscape designs section. Herbs provide wonderful color, texture, aroma, and taste for many culinary dishes. If you have any questions on this or any other design, feel free to contact me.

Nov 10, Need Help Deciding Evergreens and Deciduous Plants in my Landscape

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:45:58 GMT

Help for

Nov 10, Ordinary And Unique Plants Starting With The Letter O

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:40:07 GMT

There are so many different wonderful plants growing naturally and also available for your landscape and gardens. This page in the list of plant section is on ordinary plants starting with the letter O. Each of these eight species provide their own unique characteristics and grow in a variety of geographic locations. Feel free to visit other pages in the list of plants section and we can all grow together in knowledge in the outside world.

Nov 9, Deck Plants And Watering

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:53:40 GMT

I live on the 3rd floor of an apartment and want to have some plants, how or what can I use so that the water does not drip

Nov 9, Yellow, Orange, and Green Plants Around A Deck

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:15:32 GMT

Yellow, Orange, and Green plants make a wonderful theme colored garden. These three colors are a dynamite addition around a deck. This page in the theme colored garden section will share with you ideas of different shrubs and flowers to plant around a deck. Knowing the maturity of your plants will ensure a great look for you to enjoy. Feel free to check out other colors for your garden and landscape in the theme colored garden section.

Nov 8, how and when to feed trees

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:11:22 GMT

Hi Kimberly, Can you tell me (for zone 7) when and how to feed or fertilize trees? I have all kinds, from 300 year old oaks, to 30 year old dogwoods

Nov 8, Enhance Your Garden By Planting Bulbs

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:29:49 GMT

Bulbs emerge into beautiful flowers and add so much color and texture to any garden or landscape. This page in the landscape article section will give you some basic ideas of what type of bulbs are available, as well as let you know hardy to tender bulbs. Holland is known for its collection of many different bulbs. Dutch Gardens is a wonderful supplier to purchase bulbs for your next year.

Nov 7, rejuvenation pruning bugambilia

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:04:25 GMT

I live in south Texas and have a Bugamblia that I was thinking of rejuvenation pruning. How long would it take to grow back to 5 ft.? When should I do

Nov 5, Landscape Solutions For You Site Map

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:59:22 GMT

The site map for landscape solutions for you is here to share everything that is on this Web site. Feel free to browse through all the sections and gain knowledge for your next landscape or garden project. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to help you out. If you are looking at doing something to spruce up your interior, feel free also to visit my other site, Interior-decorating-ideas-for-you. Have a great day and evening!

Nov 4, Coleus And Caladium - Great For Containers Or Gardens

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:13:35 GMT

The Coleus and Caladium are great colorful plants that can be used in a container or land garden. Both of these are considered annual in cooler climates and perennials in warmer environments. They are wonderful accent plants with evergreen shrubs and trees. Larger shrubs and trees acts as a dynamite backdrop for both the Coleus and Caladium. This page in the tropic section shares a few photos and descriptions of both of these plant specimens.

Nov 4, Please identify the plant

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:35:10 GMT

I have this huge plant in my house. It was originally growing in the property where I worked and was tiny when I got it about a foot high. I dug it up

Nov 3, lemon thread cypress has brown branches at bottom of plant

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:40:49 GMT

Why is my Lemon Thread Cypress

Nov 3, Planning Your Vegetable And Fruit Garden - New Season

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:19:53 GMT

Australia, New Zealand, South America, and the tropics are some areas that are warming up. The thought of fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices are in many of your minds. Planning your vegetable and fruit garden is critical in the success of each specimen. Knowing what the ground temperature should be to plant seeds directly into the ground is so important. This page in the simple solutions section of landscape solutions for you will give you the right temperatures for some different vegetables and fruits. Take the time to know the facts before investing your time and money. The northern hemisphere is planning for the colder months ahead. You can do an indoor garden with herbs and smaller vegetables to enjoy all winter long. Check out the site map to find your answer to indoor or outdoor gardens.

Nov 2, The Yew Family Is A Wonderful Evergreen Conifer

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:11:17 GMT

The Yew family creates a great accent to a variety of gardens and landscape. There are many different members of this family, and will grow in a wide array of geographic locations. This page on the the Yew in the gallery of plants section will give you some information as well as photos of this evergreen shrub. A great addition to your outdoor investment.

Nov 1, New Topsoil Covering?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:58:21 GMT

I have a large, 30'x20', low spot in the back yard next to the house that I want to fill in with topsoil. We'll slope the topsoil away from the house

Nov 1, Plugs Are Small Plants - An Activity To Transplant Herbs

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:05:18 GMT

A great activity for any age is transplanting plugs from your germination trays into larger pots. Germinating herbs, flowers, and vegetable is a fantastic learning project for school age children, college students, non-profit organizations, and you as a gardener. This page in the learning center will share with you simple steps and photos of how to transfer your plugs into larger pots. Great for an indoor or outdoor activity.

Oct 30, A School or Home Project - Watching The Seeds Grow

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:57:40 GMT

Watching seeds grow is a great school, home, or non-profit project. This project can be done with any age group. Planning the overall activity from start to finish with as much hands on learning, creates a wonderful learning environment in the world of landscape and plants. This page in the learning center will give you some basic tips and steps on how to start seeds from germination, watch them form into plugs, and become healthy plants. A great activity to enhance the awareness of the outside world. If you have any questions on this particular project, feel free to contact me here at the Web site.

Oct 29, transplanted tree

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:18:53 GMT

I had to have a mesquite tree moved from front yard to back. It has been approximately 2 mths. The tree looks pretty bad. Small limbs break easily,

Oct 29, White crape Myrtle trees

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:58:23 GMT

I have white Crape Myrtle trees. When and how do I trim them? They are 2 and 3 years

Oct 29, Turf Grass In Warmer Climates Simple Facts For You

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:06:38 GMT

Your residential lawn or commercial lawn is a very important aspect of your outdoor investment. Taking the time to understand the varieties that are available in different geographic locations is very important. This page in the outdoor feature section will give you some basic information on a few varieties of warm and cool weather grass. Once your grass is established, it is important to get on a maintenance schedule. If you have any questions on what grass might work well in your own location, feel free to contact me here at the Web site. Have a great day and evening!

Oct 28, A Small And Simple Garden For Your Retirement

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:10:32 GMT

A small and simple garden for your retirement can be done very easily. You are entering the senior citizen years, These years are one of simple and comfort. Relaxation and enjoyment. Doing a small container garden with a few favorite flowers or vegetables is a great idea. This page in the garden project section will give you some very basic ideas to think about for your outdoor area, or a small area inside.

Oct 27, Celery Is A Medicinal Herb As Well As A Vegetable

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:52:33 GMT

The stalk of celery or the seeds work great in many different culinary dishes. I love adding chopped celery to Thanksgiving dressing when preparing. This page in the spices and herb section will give you some basic information on how celery is grown and harvest. Did you know that celery has medicinal values as well? Check it out and think about adding celery to your diet.

Oct 27, My Ailing Palm

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:17:35 GMT

I recently was given a indoor palm tree (4 1/2 ft. tall, one trunk, narrow leaves near the top. It's leaves have some spots and a couple turned

Oct 26, little rose dawn loropetalum

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:33:39 GMT

How extensive is the root system of the little rose dawn Loropetalum? I have it planted around my above ground swimming pool and I want to make sure

Oct 24, The Site Map For Landscape Solutions For You

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:53:58 GMT

The site map for landscape solutions for you shares with you all topics and information that is here for you each of you. This page is a great resource page for you to find the many different aspects of landscape and gardens. Learn about hundred of different plants specimens as well as your own solution for a specific outdoor project. If you have any questions, feel free to go to the ask a question page and get your answer. Myself or another visitor will find the answer for you.

Oct 21, Know Your Landscaper

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:26:40 GMT

Being a landscaper and designer I know one of your big investments is your outside property. If you decide to hire a professional landscaper it is so important to ask questions before he or she starts the project. Also feeling a sense of trust and sincerity with the landscaper. This page in the plan, prep, and plant section will share with you some basic tips on knowing your landscaper. You come first, and your satisfaction should be the most important item for the landscaper.

Oct 20, Theme Colored Gardens - Ideas And Simple Tips For You

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:14:42 GMT

Theme color gardens can add so much to your outdoors. Take a couple of your favorite colors and incorporate them in different plants and outdoor features. This section can give you some basic ideas of taking different color tones and creating a wonderful look for you, family, and friends. Feel free to head on over also to the theme section of interior decorating ideas for you, and check out inside theme ideas. Both your outside and inside are important investments for you. Take your own personality and create a relaxing environment.

Oct 19, trying to relocate a plant.

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:22:27 GMT

We just moved into a new apt. Out side by the front door is a huge green plant that I love but want to relocate from the door. I have no idea what

Oct 19, Gardening Design, The Make Over - Before and After

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:13:03 GMT

A garden make over doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. This simple hand drawn design in the examples of landscape designs I did for a client a few years ago. She had been living in her house for quite a few yeas and many of her shrubs had gotten old and leggy. Planning out your make over and proper prepping, will give you a great foundation for your make over. A great investment to unattractive and old plants.

Oct 18, roots of apple tree

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:36:52 GMT

The tree has been in ground for five or six years. It will not grow, and fruit has black spots on skins. I went out and was looking at tree and

Oct 18, Palm Trees Are Native To Different Countries

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:51:28 GMT

Palm Trees come in all sizes and varieties. For those living in colder climates, there is nothing like that all awaited vacation or holiday when you exit a plane or get out of your car. The sight of palm trees swaying with the warm climate air. This page in the tropics section will share with you a few varieties of Palms. These photos were taken at the Thomas Edison estate in Fort Myers, Florida. Many different Palms from around the world. Hope you enjoy!

Oct 17, Nice Trees And Shrubs Starting With The Letter N

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:26:31 GMT

Nice trees and shrubs starting with the letter N. There are many nice plant specimens starting with the letter N.

Oct 16, Indian Hawthorne

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:34:46 GMT

When do I prune the Indian Hawthorne and where on the plant is the right

Oct 16, Fast growing evergreen tree for zone 9.

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:39:23 GMT

I am looking for a fast growing evergreen tree for the following location: zone 9, close to a marsh which is sometimes affected by a high tide but the

Oct 16, Dark Curly Leaf Ligustrum - A Great Idea For An Entrance

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:35:14 GMT

The Dwarf Curly Leaf Ligustrum is one of my favorite dwarf shrubs to incorporate in an entrance area of a garden or landscape. The deep rich green color and shiny leaves create a unique specimen. The Dark Curly Leaf Ligustrum does well in zones seven through ten in the United States and is considered a warmer climate shrub. This page in the variety of more plant sections shares a few photos and description of this lovely evergreen. Any Ligustrum make a great focal point or accent plant. If you are thinking about planting something to create an entrance way, this is a winner for sure.