Finding Cheap Plants for Your Garden Landscape

Without plants, the landscape becomes rather boring. No interesting places for the eye to dwell, nor any soothing scenery, not much for the soul,either. However, plants can be expensive, certainly if you are trying to e

Solving Problem Garden Spots with Perennials

Colorful perennial plants can be used for both shade gardens and backyard areas getting constant full-sun. It is important to select the right one for the specific area of your yard you want to dress-up.By choosing the r

Start Your Very Own Hydroponics Gardening System

The idea behind hydroponics kits involves growing plants without using soil but instead in a nutrient-enriched liquid. Sometimes preferred over the conventional method of using soil, this method of gardening is becoming

Dendrochronology: Tree Trimming Austin TX

Many people require Austin tree service to maintain or remove trees on their property. If you are having a tree removed, you may be curious about the tree’s age. Dendrochronology uses trees rings to figure out the

When to Trim Your Trees: Tree Trimming Austin, TX

Having your trees trimmed can offer many advantages and it should be considered for all trees on your property. Tree trimming is essential when you are growing a new tree. The shape of the tree can be controlled by prope

Should I Hire An Arborist: Austin Tree Service

Hiring an arborist is a very good idea if you want to try to save a tree. An arborist will have the knowledge to help save a tree or tell you honestly if it must be removed. A regular tree trimming service or tree remova

Controlling Weeds in the Landscape

A weed is an unwanted, nuisance plant and the bane of gardeners everywhere. Whether gardeners like it or not, weeds must be attended to lest they take over the garden. They are fast growing, prolific reproducers and gene

Hardscape In The Landscape

Hardscape is all those items, usually relatively large, such as: paths, patios, paved areas, arbours and the like. As opposed to softscape which is all the plants and greenery. Driveways, walkways, or paths, are the most

A Gazebo Can Complete Your Backyard Or Garden

A gazebo can add an element of class, charm and allure to ones home, garden or backyard. If you have a family, children or grandchildren, a gazebo is the ideal place to relax and spend time with them. Along with a porch

Take Care Of Your Fruit Tree

If you have just recently planted a new fruit tree, I think it is safe to assume you are not yet an expert on the subject. More fruit trees die in their beginning years due to poor care habits than any disease or pestile

The Types Of Apple Trees

In the past, there have been only a couple different kinds of apple trees that you could buy. But now, thanks to the wonders of genetic engineering, if you want to buy an apple tree you are able to choose between many di

How To Deal With Moths On Your Tree

Having a steady supply of fresh fruit from your backyard is quite a nice thing. Many people strive to attain this dream. However, many people fail to realize how easy it is to obtain a fairly serious infestation of worms

Having Bird Problems On Your Tree

If you are lucky enough to have a cherry tree in your yard, I am sure I dont need to tell you how much enjoyment can come from them. Just eating the delicious cherries that spawned from your tree is a rewarding experienc

How To Deal With Barren Trees

One of the most frustrating things that can possibly happen to someone who has slaved for hours and hours in growing a fruit tree is the unexplainable barrenness that can sometimes occur when there should be a plethora o

Hardy Hostas

Looking for a hardy perennial to use as a ground cover in a shady area of your yard? Hostas are one of the best plants for shade gardens or for under tall trees. Where grass and other ground covers struggle, hostas thriv

Peonies Passion

Peonies give your garden bursts of color and wonderful fragrance. Being a perennial they come up every year and are easy to grow. Peonies are versatile, long-lived landscape plants. They can make excellent low hedges in

The Hidden Expenses of Landscaping

Landscaping should be a process of evolution of your garden. However, if you want the quick fix and have an established garden all in one process, be prepared for the expense - it will be large. For most people, the mone

Xeriscape - Landscape Water Conservation

Xeriscaping literally means dry landscaping. This form of landscaping is designed to use plants that are not overly reliant on water. Also, conservation of water resources, these days, is of the utmost importance when on

Controlling Pests Through Chemical Methods

Pests pose serious health risks to humans, animals and plants alike. While some feed on plants and stunt their growth or destroy them outright, others feast on animal and human blood and also destroy household and other

Working in a Stream to your Landscapel

Creating a stream with a waterfall that meanders along a slope tumbling over rocks, and trickles through nooks and crannies ending up in a pool can be an expensive landscape project choice, but indeed, is quite worth the