How to Choose Plants for Your Zone Part 1.
June 4, 2008
In the United States, two types of zones are most commonly used when determining the right plant for the right area. Up until fairly recently, the Plant Hardiness Zone Map was the most referred to tool for plant selection.
The Plant Hardiness Zones were developed by the United States area of Agr…
Landscaping Tips to Do It Yourself Part 2
June 2, 2008
In the last post I talked about making a sketch of the area you want to landscape and to have a good notion of why you want to landscape. Here are two more tips for doing your own landscaping.
3. Choose an appropriate theme for your landscape design.
Check up on the plants and trees you would like …
A Mild Start to Winter
June 1, 2008
Garden Log 1 Jun 08I’ve been a dweller on the plains,have sighed when summer days were gone;No more I’ll sigh; for winter hereHath gladsome gardens of his own.- Dorothy WordsworthWinter is here today.There’s ice on the car most mornings.No rain during the last 2 weeks.That doesn’t matter considerin…