http://landscaping.savvy-cafe.com Landscaping, landscape, lawn, and garden ideas. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:48:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en (ARA) - Homeowners may not have the pest bird problems that plagued Tippi Hedren in Alfred Hitchcock's unforgettable thriller "The Birds," but pest birds can still ruin your day. Pest birds cost homeowners millions of dollars annually. The high concentration of uric acid found in some bird droppings can discolor paint, ... http://landscaping.savvy-cafe.com/do-it-yourself-tips-to-get-rid-of-problem-birds-2009-10-21/ (ARA) - Deer do some of their worst damage to your garden, landscape, trees and shrubs in winter, when other food sources are hard to come by. “In the early 1900s, there were probably only about half a million deer spread out all over the country,” says James Messina of Messina ... http://landscaping.savvy-cafe.com/deter-%e2%80%98deer-drama%e2%80%99-this-winter-2009-10-07/ [caption id="attachment_541" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Songbird Essential's Seed Hoop catches 90 percent of spilled seed to keep feeding areas tidy."][/caption] (ARA) - The backyard can seem barren and bleak when the leaves fall off the trees and the last blooming plant retires until spring. But there’s an easy way to brighten your ... http://landscaping.savvy-cafe.com/winter-blues-in-your-backyard-attracting-songbirds-livens-lackluster-landscapes-2009-10-02/ (ARA) – As Mother Nature adorns the trees in your yard with riotous reds, vibrant yellows and exotic oranges, you can easily get swept up in the romance of the season – until those leaves turn brown, drop from the branches and litter your lawn. Then you start to think ... http://landscaping.savvy-cafe.com/leaf-mulching-and-fertilizer-a-back-saving-soil-enriching-way-to-deal-with-fallen-leaves-2009-10-01/ [caption id="attachment_533" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Tip: Once you know what you want to add, plant new perennials and shrubs in the fall, and you will have larger, stronger plants with better blossoms next spring."][/caption] (ARA) - As the crisp fall air ushers in a new season, many gardeners may be left wondering: ... http://landscaping.savvy-cafe.com/tips-for-planting-and-protecting-your-fall-landscape-2009-09-25/ (ARA) - Fall can be a great time to take stock of your home and landscaping and make some improvements. Richard Childress, owner of Childress Vineyards, Richard Childress Racing and the No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil team, has done his fair share of home improvement projects over the years and knows what it ... http://landscaping.savvy-cafe.com/home-improvement-and-landscape-project-tips-2009-09-15/ (ARA) - Summer is the season for DIYers to complete outdoor home improvement projects, but even the most enthusiastic homeowner wants to make the best use of time so he or she can still enjoy the beautiful summer days. Here are some common patio and landscaping projects and time-saving tips for ... http://landscaping.savvy-cafe.com/diy-tips-for-creating-a-beautiful-patio-and-yard-in-less-time-2009-08-16/ [caption id="attachment_526" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Don't let mosquitoes and wasps spoil summer fun. You can safely apply organic, herbal products to your skin or spray barriers to protect your whole yard."][/caption] (ARA) - From backyard barbecues and pool parties to cultivating your landscaping and “recession garden,” summer fun is even better when ... http://landscaping.savvy-cafe.com/natural-ways-to-keep-pests-from-spoiling-outdoor-summer-fun-2009-08-02/ [caption id="attachment_520" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="The good news is you don’t need much space to have an edible garden. Many gardeners grow food in containers or mixed in with their flowers, shrubs and other ornamental plantings."][/caption] (ARA) - Nothing beats the flavor of a fresh-from-the-garden tomato; warmed by the sun, plucked right ... http://landscaping.savvy-cafe.com/flavorful-landscapes-a-growing-trend-2009-07-23/ (ARA) – Even if you made smart decisions about your home’s financing, the recession probably has you looking to cut home-related costs. If you live in the country or on a larger parcel of land, the time and money required to maintain your property can add up, especially if you’ve ... http://landscaping.savvy-cafe.com/large-acreage-lot-save-on-maintenance-with-diy-tips-and-tools-2009-07-15/