Pussy willow shrubs are ideal shrubs for landscaping in wet or poorly drained areas. Many different species of animals use this shrub as cover and for food. Pussy willow shrubs are very soft and grow very quickly. The shrubs may grow to be quite large, so trim them down each year when t...
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Very similar to a trench shovel, the drain spade is kind of like one-half of a post hole digger. Sometimes called transplanting spades, they're used to dig smaller holes for planting or transplanting trees, shrubs, and yes, posts like for mosttypes of mailboxes. Make sure you know thebe...
For example, a landscaping project will likely fail if you plant the shrubs first. Before planting, you must install underground sprinklers, and before placing the sprinklers, you need to connect to a water source. In this example, the water source is dependent on installing sprinklers, and ins...
Unfortunately, landscaping fabric isn’t a cure-all solution. It only works at its best in certain types of landscaping. Here are some great uses for it: As a membrane for weeds until the plants are large enough to take care of themselves. ...
Using stone as mulch has many benefits, including aesthetics, low maintenance, and long lifespan. Because it won’t be washed away, stone mulch is perfect for hillsides, steep terrain, along your foundation, and around trees and shrubs. Conversely, don’t use it where you plant often becaus...
Landscaping fabric is considered part of our mulch because it is often placed on the soil under various types of mulch in order to help control weeds. The cheap stuff doesn’t work very well, but thicker fabric can work for a while before weeds start to find their way through the cracks...
Chokeberry shrubs are often used as landscape plants because they do well in the shade. The fruit is acerbic but makes good wine and preserves. It’sa wild edible berryknown for many of its health benefits. Aronia helps lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, and improves iron metabol...
Most uses of the Coulter pine are for personal reasons, like decorations or for crafts. The Coulter pine is a popular tree for urban landscapes due to its distinctive, attractive look and is often used to create drought-tolerant landscaping. Douglas Pine Douglas pine, originally from Mexico, ...
This mulch comes in a variety of sizes from larger nuggets to smaller shreds. Wood nuggets look great around trees, shrubs, and in perennial beds. It is a favorite among gardeners, me included. Shredded bark comes in natural or dyed varieties. If organic gardening is your goal, be sure...