Sep
25
2009

(ARA) – As the crisp fall air ushers in a new season, many gardeners may be left wondering: what now? Garden experts from across the country weighed in with their tips on the best things you can do this fall for a fabulous garden next year. Plant now, bloom later Judy Nauseef, president of the [...]
Aug
06
2008

Looking for instant color to dress up your deck or patio for that summer garden party or backyard barbeque? Or maybe you need a dash of color to brighten your landscape with long-lasting visual drama. Whatever your garden quandary, consider a low-maintenance shrub rose for nonstop color from spring until fall. Shrub roses are easy [...]
Mar
26
2008

Homeowners have always enjoyed looking out over their own well-manicured garden or landscape. Yet, creating such a pleasant atmosphere on one’s property can often become a difficult experience, whether updating a landscape’s design or starting from scratch with a new installation project. “Today’s new crop of low-maintenance perennials, annuals and shrubs is making a big [...]
Sep
02
2007

Many of the bushes used during landscaping are intended to attract birds and wildlife to a garden. Bushes that bear fruit or berries are extremely popular with birds and small animals. Adding a bird table can be another incentive for birds to frequent the garden but as bushes are low on the ground, it is [...]
Aug
01
2007

Landscaping shrubs are an easy way to decorate your yard and have easy maintenance. In addition to adding interesting colors, landscaping shrubs are an excellent choice because they don’t require a lot of work after the initial planting. You will easily be able to find a shrub that fits you yard scheme since there are [...]
May
09
2007

Landscapers often consider the color provided by flowers, the convenience and beauty of stone walking paths, the shade and fruit of a nice apple tree and other elements. But no landscaping effort is complete without the proper selection and placement of some great shrubs. You’ll want to select a shrub based on your desire to [...]
Mar
05
2007

In many communities there are companies that offer tree and shrub care programs. These programs are the health care plans of the plant world. They are designed to help you monitor and care for your plants, as well as treat problems that come up. It is even possible for you to design your own tree [...]