Add A Living Privacy Screen to Your Small Home

January 21st, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

A living privacy screen around your small home’s yard does triple-duty: It promotes privacy, security, and beauty. Here’s how: Read the rest of this entry »

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When a Tree Dies, Do You Feel It?

November 10th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

If you’ve ever lost a favorite tree, you know that the emotional blow can rank right up there with any tough loss. Maybe not every tree in the yard tugs at our hearts. Some have that just-so shape and character — the way they shelter the swing set or add a bit of majesty to the front of the house — that makes them more than just big plants. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tips to Save Your Storm-Damaged Trees

October 25th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

Many tree-care professionals don’t have experience working on battered trees, cautions Ed Gilman, a University of Florida professor who researches the restoration of storm-damaged trees. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Decide Which Plants Get Water During a Drought

September 22nd, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

Drought and community-imposed restrictions that limit the amount of water you can use for landscaping and gardening may force you to make tough decisions about which plants to save and which to sacrifice. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Buy Healthy Plants

September 17th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

Everybody’s selling plants these days — nurseries, big box stores, even your local grocer. But not all plants are healthy, and some will die quickly or look sickly in your garden. How do you know which plants you should pass over? So glad you asked. Read the rest of this entry »

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10 Foolproof Vegetables for Container Gardening

September 15th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

No matter how small your space or green your thumb, growing vegetables in containers is an easy introduction to the national grow-your-own trend. When there are fresh veggies right outside your back door, why buy from a store? Read the rest of this entry »

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