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Monthly Archive for: "May, 2014"
Home » Archives for May 2014
 Getting Ready for Summer
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By Guest Author
In Landscaping, Planning/Design, Summer
Posted May 25, 2014

Getting Ready for Summer

Summer is quickly approaching. In fact, it feels like it’s already here! Now is the time to exchange cold weather annuals for warm season annuals such as marigold, pentas, periwinkle, [...]

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 A Bird? A Plane? No, a Bee!
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By Guest Author
In Plants, Wildlife
Posted May 18, 2014

A Bird? A Plane? No, a Bee!

By Molly Keck This is the time of year when bees are swarming and many people become concerned. But don’t be too alarmed. Unless you disturb them, many bees are harmless. If you see a large [...]

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 Dressed for Success!
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By Mark Peterson
In How-to do Stuff, Landscaping, Maintenance
Posted May 16, 2014

Dressed for Success!

Dress your lawn for success with aeration and top-dressing today. Aeration allows water, air and nutrients to reach the roots. Top-dressing, especially if you use compost, provides organic [...]

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 Wading Through the Watering Advice
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By Mark Peterson
In Irrigation
Posted May 11, 2014

Wading Through the Watering Advice

What does our watering advice mean for you? Let’s get some basics as to how we give this watering advice on a weekly basis. Water plays an important part in a plant’s life processes, [...]

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 Pick Your Plants Prudently
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By Erin Conant
In Planning/Design, Plants, Spring
Posted May 6, 2014

Pick Your Plants Prudently

Are you pondering new plantings for your spring landscape? Nurseries offer a range of plant sizes to accommodate your varying needs, including budget and landscaping goals. Before you begin your [...]

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 Seven Principles of Xeriscape
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By Erin Conant
In Landscaping, Maintenance, Planning/Design
Posted May 4, 2014

Seven Principles of Xeriscape

When I don’t quite understand something new or different, I break it up into manageable pieces. Take xeriscape gardening. It isn’t a new idea, but environmentally conscious citizens [...]

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 Is Your Landscape Sheltered from the Sun? Pick Plants Made for the Shade
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By Erin Conant
In Landscaping, Planning/Design, Plants
Posted May 3, 2014

Is Your Landscape Sheltered from the Sun? Pick Plants Made for the Shade

Gardening, like life, sometimes presents us with challenges. Sunless voids in our landscape – aka shady spots – are prime examples. Shade rules out several plants ranging from vegetables and [...]

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 Adding Hardscape to Your Landscape
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By Guest Author
In How-to do Stuff, Landscaping, Rebates & Coupons
Posted May 2, 2014

Adding Hardscape to Your Landscape

If you are looking to reduce the amount of landscape on your property and thus reduce your water usage, consider adding hardscape. Defined as the non-living elements of landscaping, hardscape [...]

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 Bee Garden – Build a Buzz
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By Guest Author
In Plants, Starter Gardener, Wildlife
Posted May 2, 2014

Bee Garden – Build a Buzz

Have you heard about the decline in both honeybees and native pollinators? Both bees and native pollinators assist farmers in increasing production of most of our favorite fruits and vegetables. [...]

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