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Landscape Articles
Landscape Articles For You
Carolina Jasmine - South Carolina's State Flower!
Carolina's Very Own Pride And Joy!
A Great Flower to Use In Your Landscape!
Landscape Articles will provide you with a wide range of information about
different aspects of the Landscaping world. Many topics will offer you suggestions
on different basic landscape terminology, learning the beginning basics of landscape
design. Growing herbs from seed, planting an herb
garden, learning to dry and cook with fresh herbs, and making herb vinegars. Feel
free to share your own favorite herb recipe at the bottom of the page with others.
I know they would love to try it!
Articles are featured on techniques of prepping and planting a make over garden,
understanding what to plant in a new construction home, outside decorating of a traditional
southern home, and putting different natural shrubs in a wooded area. Learn the advantages
and dis-advantages of using pine straw versus mulch, or decorative rocks throughout your beds.
Guidelines on ornamental grasses and what are the appropriate planting zones. Laying sod, compared
to seeding, and learning about the different options you can choose with grass seeds.
There are landspace artilces on different trees, shrubs and flowers and how you can incorporate them into
your own front, side or backyard. Outdoor lighting and irrigation are very important accents to any
project. Get the facts on how to choose the right lighting for your home, along with the proper
irrigation material and figuring out your zones. Compare the value of an all evergreen bed to using
deciduous plants. Understand the use of natural rocks in your area and also having the option of buying
decorative rocks or stones. You will get tips and techniques on where and how to grow different plants in
specific gardens. You can go to examples of landscape designs and see designs I have done of that
particular garden, and also a design key with suggestions for trees, shrubs,flowers, and other outdoor features.
Your landscape projects will vary from season to season. Learn how to prepare your lawn and gardens for
the cold winter months, and steps to get the grass and gardens going in the springtime. Pruning in the fall
and springtime, and what plants are trimmed at what time intervals.
Learn to grow in containers year around inside your house, and some secrets that will save
you space when growing inside. These are just a few samples of some the articles you will have the
opportunity to read. Please feel free to read through as many articles as you like and re-visit at any time.
You can also see updated articles and other
features on the blog.
Basic Landscape
Terms
Basic landscape terms are simple words used by every day people, landscapers, growers, and nursery
professionals.
Designing Within A Design
Learn the first steps in creating your own drawing. Understand the basic techniques to design with a
design.
Prepping And Planting Techniques For Your Garden Makeover
Learn the proper prepping and planting techniques to do a simple make over in your yard. Take a look
at a couple of pictures of make overs in a front yard along the front of the house.
New Construction -
Garden And landscape Information
You are just about done with your construction of your new home, and you realize there isn't much
money in the budget. Read some useful information and learn to be involved right from the start of
building.
Mulch, Pine Straw, Or Decorative Stones Finish A Landscape Project
Mulch, Pine straw and decorative stones add the finishing touch to any landscape project. Learn the
advantages and dis-advantages to these three materials.
Your Garden Project - How
To Plant Shrubs and Flowers
Your garden project is an important outdoor investment. Take these tips and learn how to property
place and plant shrubs and flowers.
Simple Tips For Fall - Preparing Your Landscape Gardens And Lawn
Simple tips for fall and preparing your landscape
gardens and lawn. Fall is a colorful time of year.
Get your yard ready for next spring.
It's Spring And Time To Prepare Your Gardens And Outdoor Features
Spring is around the corner. For some geographic
locations the winter is coming to a close. Take
a look at some quick tips on how to get your gardens
and lawn set for the warmer months ahead.
Transplanting Trees And Shrubs - Simple Tips For You
Transplanting trees and shrubs can be done in a few simple steps. Learn some easy tips on how to properly transplant a Hydrangea shrub. There are some photos so you can see the entire process.
Floating And Marginal Plants Need Care Like Land Specimens
Floating and Marginal plants need some TLC like land plants. Both of these plant families add beauty to a decorative pond or a water feature.
Maintaining Your Garden Year Around
Maintaining your garden year around is important. This is a great article to read and keep handy. Maintaining your garden or landscape is as important as planning, prepping and planting. Review these basic tips for a healthy and sensational looking garden or landscape area.
Sun, Partial Shade, And Shade Gardens Using Herbs
Sun, partial shade and shade gardens using herbs are popular today. There are certain herbs that prefer full sun and others that can take shade. Plan your herb garden knowing what to plant in the sun as well as some examples of where to plant them.
Pathways - Natural And Gravel, Easy Steps For You To Follow
Pathways of natural material or ornamental gravel are an easy landscape project for you to do. You can create a natural informal look to a variety of different style gardens.
Learn the basic step by step process in doing a natural
or gravel pathway.
Perennial And Annual Information On Some Herbs
Perennial and annual herbs can be sown directly into the ground or you can germinate them from seeds. Learn some basic information on a few variety of herbs and plan a wonderful herb garden or container garden.
A Ladder Garden - Plant Herbs, Shrubs or Flowers
A ladder garden is a very easy and inexpensive landscape project. You can plant some herbs, shrubs or flowers in each square. The ladder garden is great for small spaces, as well as doing a family or classroom project. Here are some simple ideas for you.
Bloom Times For Some Perennial Flowers
Bloom times for perennial flowers will vary from warm climates to cold climates. Learn about a few bloom times of some popular perennial flowers, and have a landscape with color throughout the growing season.
Enhance Your Garden By Planting Bulbs
You can enhance your gardens or landscape by planting a variety of bulbs. Another wonderful addition to your outdoors, is a bulb garden. The bulb garden can enhance and transform an area into a mass of beauty.
Step Guide In Doing Several Herb Gardens In One Landscape Area
Simple step by step guide in creating several herb gardens in one landscape area. Enjoy!
Selecting Flowers By Color For Your Perennial Garden
Selecting flowers for a garden or landscape can be a challenge. Here are some tips on different colors, light requirements, and soil conditions. There are thousands of perennial flowers that you can select from. Get a little information on a few of the varieties.
A Cutting Garden Using Annual Flowers
A cutting garden using annual flowers can give you beauty throughout the growing season. You can do a cutting garden in containers or in the ground. Here are a few tips for you in creating a mass of color for your enjoyment.
Feeding Your Plants, Controlling And Increasing Their Growth Patterns
Feeding your plants as well as controlling and increasing their growth pattern are very important in maintaining the health of trees, shrubs, flowers and herbs. Learn a few simple tips on different ways for feeding your plants, and doing a good maintenance with deadheading and tip cutting.
Propagating Stem Cuttings From Flowers And Herbs
Propagating stem cuttings from flowers and herbs is a great way to save money. The process is not hard and can also be done as a family, school, or non-profit organization activity. Here are some easy steps to follow when propagating from stem cuttings.
Dividing Perennials And Other Plants - Tips For You
Dividing Perennials and other plants is an important step in keeping certain plants healthy, and your landscape looking nice. Here are a few tips on dividing your perennial plants.
Share Your Complete Landscape Project
Are you totally proud of your gardens? Tell us all about your complete landscape project. Do you have pictures of your cutting garden or want to tell others how you selected the flowers? Share the juicy details with others visitors on this website. Your story will be on this page for you, your family, friends, and other distant visitors to drool over! You could be helping others in your creative ideas. Read below what other people have done with their landscape and feel free to offer your feedback and suggestions to them.
Read Other Great Stories on Complete Garden And Outdoor Projects
Below are some wonderful stories and pictures of other visitors special gardens or landscape projects.
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