Trees are where your landscape value is. Plant them right, and your home value grows; get trees wrong, and they take over, lift patios and driveways, hide beautiful architecture, and more. Think of trees and the four seasons. Begin with trees that announce spring by blooming, then have trees that offer summer shade, autumn reds and gold, ending with visual interest through winter. The goal is not simply to collect specimens in the yard, but rather to have at least one model tree per season that … [Read more...] about Best Landscape Trees for All Four Seasons
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Mosquitoes, Flies, Spiders are No Match for These Plants
When it comes to the inevitable face-off between you and bugs, keeping them away from your immediate vicinity is a top priority. There are pesticides and bug traps, but plants can reduce the need for so many chemicals around the patio. Plants are in the business of repelling insects as a natural way of defending themselves. They also need insects to perform cross-pollination so they can survive. It is an arms race between plants and insects, each trying to survive and prosper. We rounded … [Read more...] about Mosquitoes, Flies, Spiders are No Match for These Plants
Creating Landscaping Property Lines
It was Robert Frost that said, “Good fences make good neighbors.” In today's fast-paced, noisy world, we all need our privacy. Without it, we become moody – perhaps, even grumpy – neighbors. Sometimes it is enough just to define a line of demarcation along the boundary, so it's always clear where your land ends and your neighbor's begins. If that's the objective, some plants effectively discourage trespassers. Fast Growing Shrubs for Privacy Most gardeners who landscape to achieve … [Read more...] about Creating Landscaping Property Lines