Facing Down Your Landscape: How to Design with Facer Plants
To the average passerby admiring a beautifully landscaped scene, the smaller plants at the base of larger elements might go unnoticed, save for a nod to a choice plant or…
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Stone Pathway Filler Plant Basics – It’s What’s In Between That Counts
One of the most attractive of all walkways that a designer can introduce into a landscape or garden layout is a natural stone path. Stone is one of the fundamental…
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Using Boulders in the Residential Landscape
Boulders are a fundamental landscape element in the designer’s repertoire. We’ll discuss the principles of their use in the home landscape, fitting them into a garden composition, and how to…
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The Art and Science of Moving Plants
Probably the most common question we get is whether a plant can be safely moved from one location in the yard or garden to another and when to move it.…
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First Year Tree and Shrub Care
It’s always such a joy to welcome a new addition to your budding landscape collection. A new tree or shrub brings with it the promise of deep shade, showy flowers,…
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Flowers for Shade Gardens
If you have a shady area and have had trouble growing flowers, then read on for information about flowers for shade. Learn the particulars of growing plants and flowers in…
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Vermicompost – Composting With Worms
Composting with worms can be a way to produce bigger, better vegetables in your own garden or a way to make a little money on the side. It is relatively…
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A Look at Garden Mulch Options: The Pros and Cons of Different Types of Mulch
Applying mulch is an essential gardening step. Of all the various garden mulch options, which one is the best? Learn about the different types of mulch available for everyday gardening,…
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Purslane – The Omega-3 Champion of Leafy Vegetables
What is Purslane? — Common purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a fleshy-leafed creeping plant that grows wild all over the United States and in many other countries. It belongs to the…
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How to Plant a Vegetable Garden
If you’ve ever tasted fresh-off-the-vine tomatoes or other home-grown vegetables, you’ll likely never forget the flavor. Maybe you’ve thought about starting your own vegetable garden—in your backyard or as part…
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Growing Plants Native of Panama
Panama Roses as well as pineapples make up among the most loved flowers and fruits in the world. What are they that they share in the same? Both are cultivated…
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Backyard Biodiversity, How to Setup Your Own Nature Reserve
Backyard biodiversity. The bobcat, timber rattlesnake, trumpeter swan, cave salamander, and pirate perch. No one would blame you if you assumed these species reside only in zoos. Actually, they are…
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9 Bad Habits That May Be Harming Your Lawn
It’s hard not to keep comparing your lawn with your neighbor’s to see which one is more vibrant. However, with regular and correct lawn care in Bethesda, MD, your turf…
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Yard Care and Your Safety: 5 Tips You Should Never Forgo
Some see gardening and yard work as a chore, while others find it fulfilling and even calming. Whichever group you belong to, safety should always be your top priority. Make…
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Lawn Maintenance Tips for Busy Homeowners
Every homeowner dreams of having a healthy and lush green lawn surrounding their home. It will take you time and effort to achieve this result. But in the end, it…
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Guide to Successful Outdoor Garden Fountain Designs
Good outdoor garden fountain designs work together with the look and feel of the landscape. They meet the visual needs of their surroundings and do double-duty as either a backdrop…
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How to Plant a Salsa Garden: What’s Hot and What’s Not
Salsa is a family favorite for many and fresh salsa out of your garden is not only tasty but also healthy. Here are some ideas on how to plant a…
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How to Replant a Christmas Tree: Guide to Replanting Christmas Trees
Replanting Christmas trees is a popular activity in earth-friendly circles, but there is more to Christmas tree replanting than meets the eye; a living Christmas tree needs a bit of extra care to keep…
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What are the Main Types of Greenhouses?
There are many types of greenhouses for gardeners and farmers to use, ranging from the simple to the very complex. Growing food in greenhouses has become a popular way to…
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Avoid Telltale Beginner Landscaping Mistakes: How to Create a Home Landscape That Looks Professionally Designed
Follow these easily implemented, do-it-yourself garden design techniques to achieve the look of a professionally designed backyard landscape. Novice gardeners and new backyard landscapers make common mistakes that brand their…
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