Landscaping

When Mowing, Mulch Too

The grass will be greener on your side of the fence if you use a mulching lawn mower —...

The Joy Of Mulching

I recently saw an old school video of Ruth Stout speaking about her no-work gardening method....

Dethatching Your Lawn

Thatch is that layer of dead plant material in between the soil and the leaves of grass. A...

Electric Vs. Gas Leaf Blowers

Leaf blowers have long been standard equipment for landscape maintenance pros (AKA “...

Utilizing Hedgerows

A hedgerow in any form is a living wall—a beautiful, breathing structure that can rival...

Bee-Friendly Landscaping

Concerned about the recent decline in honeybees, I wanted to find out whether there was anything...

The Right Tree In The Right Place

"The key to healthy tree growth is to get the right tree in the right place," said Dr. David...

The What, Why And How Of Hardscaping

Hardscaping is a term for everything in the garden that is not living and growing. The most...