Category Archives: Landscaping

Landscaping – Perennials and Biennials

Landscaping – Perennials and Biennials Perennials are plants, usually flowering types, that come back year after year. They differ in when they blossom, but once planted they will burst forth with color every year if treated well. Biennials are similar, but only bloom every other year. Perennials typically have less vibrant colors than annuals, which … Continue reading

Landscaping – Managing Wildlife Destruction

Landscaping – Managing Wildlife Destruction Your trees, shrubs and flowers often look like a free lunch to wildlife. Rabbits love to munch on clover and other grasses, as well as certain kinds of flowers. Deer love fruit and certain kinds of shrubbery. Moose will feed on the large and small branches of apple and other … Continue reading

Landscaping – Managing Weeds

Landscaping – Managing Weeds Observe that the title does not say ‘Eliminate Weeds Forever’. Don’t we wish? But like any problem, weeds can often be brought down to manageable proportions. The first step is to start with as free a plot as possible. That means, if you’re planting a new lawn you should take steps … Continue reading