Bitternut Hickory – North American Trees This is an excerpt from the Book called “NATIVE TREES FOR NORTH AMERICAN LANDSCAPES “ . Continue reading to learn more about Bitternut Hickory – North American Trees, thanks to the author. Carya Cordiformis BITTERNUT HICKORY DESCRIPTION: Bitternut hickory, or simply bitternut, is one of the so-called pecan hickories (section […]
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The Junipers – All About Trees This is an excerpt from the Book called “Trees Shrubs & Hedges FOR YOUR HOME”.Continue reading to learn more about The Junipers – All About Trees, thanks to the author. The Junipers Juniperus The junipers are enduring evergreen trees, shrubs, and ground covers with needlelike or scale like leaves that
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Getting Started With Fruit Trees This is an excerpt from the Book Called “The Backyard Orchardist” Continue reading to learn more about Getting Started With Fruit Trees, thanks to the author. Enjoying Fruit Trees In Your Landscape The lore and love of fruit trees has been with us for many generations. Johnny Appleseed, pioneer of
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8 Best Lime Tree Types For Northern California You shouldn’t lose hope just because you live in a colder climate but are really into lime trees – which are citrus trees that really love the warm weather. You can get this awesome fresh fruit into your garden in a number of ways. You can opt to use
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Loose Garden Surfaces This is an excerpt from the Book called “Paths & Paving “. Continue reading to learn more about Loose Garden Surfaces, thanks to the author. Loose Surfaces Loose materials, whether gravel, stone or bark chippings, are inexpensive, simple to lay, and the ideal choice for areas that incorporate curves-loose materials fill even the
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Boundaries This is an excerpt from the Book called “Gardenalia” by Sally Coulthard. Continue reading to learn more about Boundaries , thanks to the author. Good fences make good neighbors. But there’s more to garden boundaries than marking out your territory. Boundaries are intriguing places—they are the lines that separate public spaces from private, wild from
Wildlife Garden This is an excerpt from the Book called “Small family gardens“ by Caroline Tilston. Continue reading to learn more about Wildlife Garden , thanks to the author. Design Brief Encourage bees, hoverflies and butterflies Work with the environment and the soil Features Borders arranged like hedgerows Small wildlife pond Wild bee houses A
Frontlighting And Backlighting This is an excerpt from the Book called “Robert Irwin Getty Garden” by Lawrence Weschler . Continue reading to learn more about Frontlighting And Backlighting , thanks to the author. Frontlighting And Backlighting; Patience; Thinking Long- Term And Being Outlived; Underlying Structure; Perfection And Changeability. Weschler: so, where are we here? Irwin:
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Seasonal and temporary planting This is an excerpt from the Book called “The Authentic Garden“ by Richard Hartlage and Sandy Fischer. Continue reading to learn more about Seasonal and temporary planting , thanks to the author. Vita Sacville-West Annuals, tender perennials, and temporary plantings are all used as ways of enlivening space. People love color
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Creative Garden Maintenance This is an excerpt from the Book called “Planting Design Essentials” by Jill Anderson and Pamela Johnson. Continue reading to learn more about Creative Maintenance , thanks to the author. Providing nutrients; weeding; protection from pests, wether and drought; purning and supporting plants; looking after containers Creating planting scheme with expertise and flair
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