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Are You Looking Forward to Carved Pumpkins?
Will you be placing a carved pumpkin on your porch this fall, something that will make ghoulish connoisseurs howl with approval come Halloween time? Carved
Are You a Garden Snob?
I just read a rather amusing article by Hilary Waldman about a cultural anthropologist, Jane Nadel-Klein, who is conducting a study on what the latter terms,
Are You a Guerrilla Gardener?
Are You a Guerrilla Gardener?
Arizona Palm Picture | Terracing Example | Photo of Arizona Palm
Picture of a palm and example of terracing in Arizona. This Arizona palm resides near the California border and is displayed prominently thanks to terracing work on the hill behind.
Aromatic Plants
This week's featured poster in the Landscaping Forum asked for suggestions for aromatic plants. The sweet smell of such plants is truly one of the great joys of
Arrowwood Viburnum
The common name for
Arrowwood Viburnum Shrubs
Arrowwood viburnum shrubs grow in wetlands in the wild. This makes arrowwood viburnum shrubs a good choice for wet areas in the landscape.
Artificial Ponds - Plants, Supplies, Informative Books
Consult this material to learn about artificial ponds. I review informative books that will help you learn how to build them, plus resources for supplies (including fish-related) and on compatible landscape plants and aquatic plants.
Ash Trees
When you think of fall foliage, you probably think of the colors, red, yellow and orange. But purple? Well, in New England, I eagerly await the fall foliage
Ash Trees for Fall Foliage
Learn about two types of ash trees grown for their fall foliage: American mountain ash trees and white ash trees. In addition to fall foliage, the American
Ashes from Firewood and Soil pH Level
Homeowners who heat with wood often recycle the ashes, using them on the landscape and in gardens as a soil amendment. However, because ashes from firewood
Aspen Tree Picture | Photo of Aspen Tree
Evergreens dominate in the Santa Fe area, but there are also some aspen trees, as this photo shows. With so few deciduous trees around, the aspen tree in this photo stands out like a sore thumb!
Asphalt Driveway Repair | How to Repair Asphalt Driveways
Tips for concrete and asphalt driveway repair. Procedures are similar, but asphalt driveway repair is a more specialized process, requiring patching compounds with which you may be unfamiliar (compared to concrete).
Asphalt Driveway Sealers | Sealing Asphalt Driveways
Much of the work in sealing asphalt driveways (sometimes misspelled 'ashphalt') is preparation. After sealing asphalt driveways (sometimes referred to as 'hot top' or 'blacktop'), don't allow vehicular traffic on the surface for 24 hours so the sealant can cure.
Asphalt Paving
Asphalt paving is popular because it's a good product where winters are severe and it's cheaper than concrete. But asphalt paving requires some maintenance.
Aster Picture - New England Asters
New England asters are one of many types native to the region. Take a glance at this aster picture to see what this icon of the Northeast looks like.
Attract Butterflies and Caterpillars With Viburnum, Red Oak Trees
Here are some pictures (with descriptions) of flowering plants for attracting butterflies to the garden. Focus is on host plants for tiger and black swallowtail caterpillars.
Attract Wild Birds to the Yard With Wooden Birdhouses
Landscaping and birdwatching go hand in hand for many people. Many readers have asked me for advice on attracting wild birds to their yards. One way is to
Attracting Hummingbirds With Plants | Flowers to Attract Hummingbirds
The top 10 flowers to attract hummingbirds to your yard. In addition to attracting hummingbirds with plants, these flower gardening ideas are presented with aesthetic considerations in mind.
August To-Do List for the Yard
Automatic Concrete Mixers FAQ - Automatic Concrete Mixers
How to reduce the labor involved in hardscape work by, for instance, renting automatic concrete mixers. Automatic concrete mixers save you time and energy in your hardscape projects.
Automatic Irrigation Systems and Water Conservation
FAQ on automatic irrigation systems and how they promote water conservation. Automatic irrigation systems are better than hoses or oscillators for water conservation, because they target water distribution more precisely.
Autumn Blaze Maple Trees
Autumn Blaze maple trees reach 50 feet tall at maturity, with a rounded crown. Fast-growing specimens, maturity comes quickly for this red fall-foliage favorite.
Autumn Blaze Red Maple Trees | Fall Foliage Photos of Red Maple Trees
Photo of wild red maple tree with a form similar to Autumn Blaze. Your best bet to achieve this oval-shaped canopy in a landscape specimen is with 'Autumn Blaze' red maple trees.
Autumn Clematis Vines Picture
Autumn clematis vines picture.
Autumn Foliage Trees | Colorful Autumn Foliage
Autumn foliage isn't something you necessarily have to drive somewhere to see. Plant the trees discussed here and you can enjoy colorful autumn foliage in your own yard.
Autumn Foliage of Poison Sumac
The autumn foliage of poison sumac can offer a number of colors at any one time. Autumn leaves can be red, pink and yellow, with lingering elements of green -- all at once.
Autumn Foliage of Virginia Creeper -- Photos
Photos of autumn foliage of Virginia creeper. The autumn foliage of Virginia creeper varies, but is often red or reddish-orange.
Autumn Joy Sedum - Stonecrop Plants for Fall
Autumn Joy sedum is one of the stonecrop plants and adds a different look to your landscaping in fall. Like other stonecrop flowers, it is a drought-tolerant perennial.
Autumn Joy Stonecrop Picture | Photo of Autumn Joy Sedum
Autumn Joy stonecrop (sedum) picture. Unlike some sedums, Autumn Joy stonecrop is grown primarily for its flowers.
Autumn Olive - Shrub That Escaped From Cultivation
As this photo of autumn olive shows, the bush bears numerous small, bright flowers. A shrub native to the Far East, it is an invasive plant in the U.S.
Autumn Tree Watering for Winter Protection | Winter Damage in Trees
Why should you be watering trees in autumn? Because they must survive virutal desert conditions in winter, proper tree watering in autumn is important to avoid winter damage.
Avoiding "Groundhog Day" in Your Garden
Avoiding
Avoiding Allergies and Injuries While Landscaping
I help you identify plants bad for people with allergies (so you can avoid them) and give tips on eradicating them. And if you get injured while performing this landscaping work, I include some first aid tips.
Avoiding Tree Damage From Storms
It's just about prime time for the hurricane season in the Caribbean and Southeastern U.S., so avoiding tree damage from storms is a current concern for many.
Awesome Pumpkin Carvings | All Teeth Smiling Pumpkin
This awesome pumpkin carving features a pumpkin who's
Azaleas Not Blooming | Problem With Azalea Flower Buds
If you're asking, 'Why are my azaleas not blooming?' be prepared to do a little research, because azaleas not blooming can be due to a number of problems, some of which I discuss here.
Azaleas and Rhododendrons
This article introduces azaleas and rhododendrons, followed by an introduction to their taxonomy. The article concludes with care instructions for these
Bachelor Buttons Picture | Photo of Bachelor Buttons
Bachelor buttons (cornflower) is a blue wildflower.
Backyard Brick Ovens
Why would you wish to have a brick oven built in your backyard? Well, let's start with the following reasons: Aesthetic value Functionality Brick ovens
Backyard Fish Ponds
The Landscaping Discussion Forum is more than a place to come to ask questions. This week's featured poster came prepared to author some tips on backyard fish
Backyard Fun Ideas
If the first thing that comes to mind when you think of your yard is 'work,' then you're in desperate need of some backyard fun ideas. Through low-maintenance landscaping and a little creativity, you'll be enjoying your backyard in no time.
Backyard Help -- How to Get Rid of Moles
How to get rid of moles is an issue on the minds of many this time of year. If that includes you, cheer up: you can choose from a number of eradication methods.
Backyard Ideas
Do you spend more time cursing your backyard than enjoying it? If you associate your backyard with chores (mowing, weeding, etc.), that may very well be the
Backyard Landscape Design | Pictures | Plant Textures in Landscape Design
Defining the basic backyard landscape design elements of form, line and plant texture, using pictures. Along with color and scale, these elements will give us a better idea of the more complex principles landscape design.
Backyard Landscape Ideas | Tips for the Backyard Landscape
Backyard landscape ideas can help you transform your yard from a chore to maintain to an oasis from stress. Consult these backyard landscape ideas for tips to get you going in the right direction.
Backyard Landscape Tip From Plant Man: Shade Trees
Shade tree recommendations to incorporate into your backyard landscape design. Beat the summer heat -- naturally!
Backyard Landscape Tips
I offer backyard landscape tips on such matters as moon gardens and driveway gates in these resources. Read my backyard landscape tips to get off on the right foot in your own yard this year.
Backyard Landscaping Designs - 12 Great Ideas
Backyard landscaping designs, if done right, can provide us with a much-needed private refuge
Backyard Landscaping: From Hosts to Hermits
Different people use the backyard in radically different ways. Here are some of the possible purposes to which the backyard may be put that come to mind
Backyard Makeovers
Sometimes, folks don't know where to begin with their backyard makeovers. Indeed, when the weeds start swallowing up your land with the ferocity of the Huns,
Backyard Oasis - Building Koi Ponds
Before delving into the technical aspects of building koi ponds, B.K. Davis succinctly states why they are gaining so rapidly in popularity:
Backyard Water Features
Backyard water features are pleasing additions to a landscape design, furnishing soothing sounds. In landscaping around swimming pools, specifically, choose plants that aren't messy.
Bad Landscaping - 7 Deadly Sins - Examples of Bad Landscaping
What constitutes
Bad Landscaping | Yard | Jokes About Bad Landscaping
Have you ever countered charges of bad landscaping with a joke? Or perhaps you know of someone else who delivered an especially witty line when accused of bad landscaping?
Bad Neighbors Can Ruin the Backyard Oasis
Bad neighbors like Hyacinth Bucket will intrude upon the serenity of your backyard oasis, even if you construct a fence. Screen out potential problem neighbors by interviewing people nearby when buying real estate.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Neighbors | Stories About Bad Neighbors
Bad neighbors can ruin your outdoor living experience. Share your stories about bad neighbors here.
Bad Trees
Is there such a thing as a bad tree? In a philosophical sense, perhaps not; but one could certainly compose a list of
Baggy-Eyed Pumpkin Face | Jack-O-Lantern With Baggy Eyes
Up all night? This pumpkin face sports baggy eyes.
Balance - landscaping glossary definition of balance
Definition of balance. In landscape design terminology, balance has to do with consistency of visual attraction.
Balance in Landscape Design
Landscape design is a discipline filled with artsy-sounding principles, among which is the principle of balance. This article provides an introduction to what
Balled and burlapped - landscape glossary definition of Balled and Burlapped
Definition of balled and burlapped plants. 'Balled and burlapped' is sometimes shortened to 'B and B.'
Balloon Flower Picture | Blue Balloon Flowers
Picture of balloon flower in blue. Balloon flowers come in the colors blue, pink and white.
Balsam Fir Trees
Balsam fir trees are
Bambi-Busters: A Deer-Resistant Plant List
Bambi-Busters: A Deer-Resistant Plant List
Bamboo Eradication | How to Remove Bamboo
How to remove bamboo, without resorting to herbicides, is the subject of this FAQ. I.e., I treat bamboo eradication from an organic perspective.
Bamboo Plants
Bamboo Plants
Bamboo Plants
A growing part of the population in cooler regions is becoming interested in bamboo plants. More often associated with tropical and sub-tropical areas, bamboo
Bamboo Plants - Plus Information on Heavenly Bamboo and Lucky
Read this information to learn about bamboo plants. Tips on growing the cold-hardy, clumping Fargesia, plus the true facts about imposters such as heavenly bamboo.
Bamboo Privacy Hedges - Plants to Make a Yard Private
Bamboo privacy hedges make a yard private by screening out unwelcome gazes. Planting such hedges can also provide you with good noise buffers.
Barack Obama Pumpkin Face | Barack Obama Jackolantern
A Barack Obama pumpkin. Unless you're a great artist, you'll need a jack-o-lantern template to carve an Obama pumpkin like this one.
Barbarians Are Not Always Ugly
Barbarians Are Not Always Ugly
Barberry Shrubs and Winged Euonymus Shrubs for Winter Scenes
Barberry shrubs and winged euonymus shrubs are popular for winter scenes. However, both Japanese barberry and euonymous are invasive, so seek alternative components for winter color in the yard.
Barberry: A Plant to Avoid
Traditionally, barberry was used in hedges. With their sharp thorns, a row of barberry shrubs would, indeed, serve as a living barbed-wire fence -- one that
Bark Mulch and Other Types - an Introduction
Bark mulch is one of the types available. Alternative types of mulch to bark include wood chips.
Barrel Cactus Picture | Photo of Barrel Cactus
Barrel cactus picture. This photo shows one of the types of barrel cactus.
Basket Weave Pattern for Brick Pavers - Patio Basket Weave Patterns
Definition of the basket weave pattern for brick laying. Picture of the basket weave pattern for a brick patio provided here.
Basket Weave Pattern | Picture of Basket Weave Pattern
Picture of basket weave pattern. The basket weave pattern can be thought of as a grid of square that alternate between a vertical emphasis and a horizontal emphasis.
Basket of Gold Photo | Picture of Basket-of-Gold
Picture of yellow flowering ground cover, basket-of-gold. Also known as
Bat Houses
In this Plant Man column, Steve Jones talks about attracting wildlife to your yard. Not surprisingly, he touches on installing birdhouses. You may be a bit
Battery Charger Alternative for Yardworks Cordless Mowers - Lawn Mower Reviews
Is the battery charger that comes with a Yardworks cordless mower a good product? This reviewer does not think so; read the review for information on the subject of batteries.
Battery Powered Cordless Electric Mowers
This battery-powered cordless electric mower is said to be the first to offer 60 volts of power with a run time of 60 minutes. Remington also says it's the first battery-powered model that allows you to switch from cordless to corded mode.
Bay Laurel Trees as Container Plants
A good landscape design for small spaces requires some creativity. You must ask yourself,
Bayberry Shrubs
Bayberry shrubs (Myrica pensylvanica) are adaptable plants especially valued for their salt tolerance. Members of the Waxmyrtle family, the southern variety of these bushes is used to make privacy hedges.
Beach Grass Photo | Picture of Beach Grass
Photo of beach grass.
Beach Plants
Many of us drool over the prospects of having a home at the seashore. Living near the beach may be glamorous, but it's not without its unique challenges --
Beach Theme Photos | Nautical Theme | Beach Landscape Ideas
A beach theme of outdoor nautical decor can include plants native to your seashore and nautical yard signs or mailboxes, as my photos show. View these landscapes to gain some beach landscape ideas for your own seaside yard.
Beach Theme Photos | Nautical Theme | Beach Landscape Ideas
A beach theme of outdoor nautical decor can include plants native to your seashore and nautical yard signs or mailboxes, as my photos show. View these landscapes to gain some beach landscape ideas for your own seaside yard.
Bearded Iris Flowers
Many new homeowners plant bearded iris flowers, remembering the fragrant plants from their childhoods. It is specifically fragrant types with which I deal here; not all of them are created equal!
Beating a Hasty Retreat
They returned to the land last spring, after months in hiding. Emboldened by the warmer temperatures, they began to take up their positions again in late May.
Beating the Bushes: A Scouting Report From My Yard
When I step out into my February yard here in New England (U.S.) and survey my planting beds, I feel a bit like a baseball scout who keeps tabs on players in
Beautyberry Shrubs - Purple Berries on a Bush With Callicarpa Dichotoma
Purple beautyberry shrubs bear beautiful fruit, as their name suggests and my photo shows! The berries of this bush are a striking lilac or light purple.
Beautyberry: Straightforward Name for a Spectacular Shrub
The common names for plants often leave you scratching your head. Some of the more esoteric common names have a good excuse: they originated long ago, when
Becky Shasta Daisies
These are dark days in the Northern Hemisphere. The winter solstice arrived last week, and our only solace lies in the fact that, from here on, we can only gain
Becoming a Landscape Designer
What goes into becoming a landscape designer? Besides training in a program, drawing on your personal gardening and experience from related jobs will help in becoming a landscape designer.
Bedding Plants Definition - What Are Bedding Plants?
What are bedding plants? Landscape designers choose flowers according to color, scale, line, form and texture.
Bee Balm
Do you have a wet area on your land where whatever you plant seems to struggle? Bee balm might be the solution for you. Bee balm is one of the better plants
Beech Trees
What do you think of when you hear mention of beech trees? For some of you, their famous beechnuts may come to mind. Others may recall a beech tree from their
Beech Trees for Fall Foliage
While enjoying those last summer days at your favorite beach, do a little fall landscape planning: consider planting beech trees in your landscaping. Forest
Beechnut Trees | Fall Foliage | Tricolor Beech Trees | Beechnuts
Description of beech trees, bearer of beechnuts, especially as fall foliage specimens. Fall foliage information on American and European beeches or 'beechnut trees,' plus Tricolor cultivar.
Before You Sign Contracts: Specs, Scope of Work
When contracting for home improvement work -- whether on your home or landscaping -- you need to prepare yourself properly before having a contract shoved into
Beneficial Garden Bugs
Beneficial Weeds Common in Yards
Beneficial weeds commonly found in yards include plants like milkweed and Solidago spp. Examples of such plants fall into a number of categories, based, e.g., on how pretty or how useful they are.
Beneficial Weeds Common in Yards
Beneficial weeds commonly found in yards include plants like milkweed and Solidago spp. Examples of such plants fall into a number of categories, based, e.g., on how pretty or how useful they are.
Benefits From Planting Trees
One of the benefits of planting trees in the yard is certainly the way they look. Steve Jones agrees with that assessment, while noting that
Benefits of Shrubs, Trees in Landscaping
Thinking of planting some shrubs or trees this spring? If you need any added incentive, Steve Jones, the Plant Man, outlines the numerous benefits of shrubs and
Berry Pictures -- Virginia Creeper Berries
Picture showing the berry of Virginia creeper. Birds eat Virginia creeper berries.
Best 4-Season Plants in DC Area - : Best Plants for the 4 Seasons of the Year
Do you wonder what the best 4-season plants would be in the DC area? This reader of the About.com Landscaping site lists his favorites here.
Best Christmas Yard Decorations - Ideas
Some people prefer the natural look when judging the best Christmas yard decorations, while others adore such ornaments as airblown inflatables. This decor takes many forms, and you can get ideas by learning how other people spice up their landscapes.
Best Fall Foliage Pictures
See my best fall foliage pictures of maple trees to aid you in selecting the optimal specimens for autumn color. Such pictures can help you decide which trees to plant in your own landscape.
Best Fall Foliage Pictures
See my best fall foliage pictures of maple trees to aid you in selecting the optimal specimens for autumn color. Such pictures can help you decide which trees to plant in your own landscape.
Best Firewood Trees
Many folks who live in an urban or suburban setting dream of moving away and living in a more self-sufficient manner someday -- and I certainly count myself
Best Flowering Shade Plants
What are the best flowering shade plants? Impatiens for annuals and bleeding hearts for perennials are wise choices.
Best Flowers for Autumn
I hate to rush the summer, but the fact is, it's not too soon to be planning for how your yard will look in the fall. Find out why chrysanthemums, asters and
Best Lawn Mowers
FAQ on lawn mower types, exploring what the best lawn mowers are, according to your needs and attitudes. What's 'best' depends on many factors, including price, your physical condition, where you live, how you feel about noise and the environment.
Best North American Destinations to See Fall Foliage
As an ardent leaf peeper, myself, I'm well aware that there's a certain irony lurking beneath my fascination with fall foliage. While I'm quick to dismiss any
Best Plants for Fall Color
What are the best plants for fall color? While trees like maples come to mind, shrubs and vines can also be colorful plants in fall.
Best Plants for Fall Color
What are the best plants for fall color? While trees like maples come to mind, shrubs and vines can also be colorful plants in fall.
Best Plants for Moonlight Gardens
The best plants for moonlight gardens are ones that can be enjoyed in the dark even without outdoor lights. Good choices are plants with bright or fragrant blossoms and night-bloomers.
Best Plants for the 4 Seasons of the Year
Many of you, I'm glad to say, have taken advantage of the Readers Respond feature to share your thoughts with me and with other readers. This week, I'm
Best Shrubs for Summer
Among the best shrubs for summer are hydrangeas and rose of sharon. Hydrangeas kick off the summer and provide staying power, while rose of sharon packs some late-summer punch.
Best Snow Shovel to Buy - What Is the Best Snow Shovel
What is the best snow shovel to buy? Your needs and your physical condition will influence your view of what the best snow shovels are.
Best Time for Dividing Perennials
What's the best time for dividing perennials? We'll have to look at specific plants to answer the question; I do so here in this list showing when to divide.
Best Time to Prune Shrubs
What's the best time to prune shrubs? It depends on the type; I give examples in this article on pruning bushes in a timely fashion.
Best Time to Prune Shrubs
When is the best time to prune shrubs? For spring flowering types, the best time to prune shrubs is after blooming; learning to make the old wood (growth) vs new wood distinction will help you in your plant care in spring.
Best Times for Dividing Perennials
Best Trees to Plant - Best Trees for Your Yard
What are the best trees you can plant in your yard? The best trees excel in function and/or form; showiness is a must, as we demand that a specimen beautify our yards for multiple seasons.
Best Trees to Plant - Best Trees for Your Yard
What are the best trees you can plant in your yard? The best trees excel in function and/or form; showiness is a must, as we demand that a specimen beautify our yards for multiple seasons.
Best Types of Trees
What are the best types of trees to grow on the landscape? I answer that question in my resource on Types of Trees.
Best Way to Get Rid of Invasive Plants
What is the best way to get rid of invasive plants? The answer will depend on the particular invasive plants you're trying to remove and your own preferences (i.e., organic or not).
Best Way to Shovel Snow - Most Effective Way to Shovel Snow
The best way to shovel snow is to work smarter (more effectively), not harder. I'll show you the best way to shovel snow by concentrating on avoiding unnecessary work.
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Beware Yellow Jacket Stings
Fall affords you and your kids wonderful weather for working or lounging around outside. But one obstacle to enjoying a day in the autumn sun is the potential
Beware of Salt Damage to Plants
While solving certain winter-related problems by using ice-melt products containing salt, you may be creating other problems for yourself. So says Brett
Bewitched by Witch Hazel
After waiting all winter for flowers to return to my yard, I'm impatient by the time spring approaches. Thus my interest in early-blooming plants. But
Beyond Pink Flamingoes: Lawn and Garden Decor
They're the icing on the cake of landscape design. The lawn and garden decor elements you choose for the finishing touches say a lot about your landscape --
Big E Springfield MA
The Big E fair, an annual New England fair packed with landscaping ideas, is held in West Springfield, MA, at the onset of fall foliage season. The Big E hosts merchants from Springfield and all over the U.S. who sell many home accents.
Biodegradable - glossary definition of Biodegradables
Definition of biodegradable. Environmentally sound landscaping often takes into account whether materials are biodegradable.
Birch Trees
Birch trees offer visual interest to the landscape long after fall foliage season has come and gone. Their bark is, doubtlessly, the feature for which birch
Birch Trees for Fall Foliage
Birch trees provide more than just colorful fall foliage. Their bark is as interesting as their leaves, as its characteristic shedding pattern affords
Birch Trees for Fall Foliage
There's a variety of birch trees out there from which to choose for home landscaping. What all these birch trees tend to share is fine fall foliage coupled
Bird Control
Some may wonder why bird control is ever necessary. After all, says Marie Iannotti,
Bird Watching and Butterfly Watching
Perhaps you've read my stories on attracting wild birds and butterflies through planting the appropriate trees and shrubs? Well, About's Guide to Birding,
Bird of Paradise Flowers
When it comes to exotic-looking plants, bird of paradise wrote the book. The primary common name refers to the flower's resemblance to a tropical bird in
Bird of Paradise Plants - South African, Mexican Types
Bird's-Foot Trefoil Picture
Bird's-foot trefoil, or
Bittersweet Nightshade - Solanum Dulcamara
My introduction distinguishes bittersweet nightshade, or Solanum dulcamara, from the vines popular for fall crafts, Celastrus scandens and its oriental equivalent. This plant is poisonous.
Bittersweet Nightshade Berries
My picture of bittersweet nightshade berries will help you identify this toxic plant. The berries, whose bright colors may attract children, are poisonous.
Bittersweet Vines for Fall Foliage
Depending on where you live, you may be seeing it already: Bittersweet's berries are ripening. Its berries are displaying a pleasing golden husk, while its
Black & Decker | Building Decks
Building decks successfully requires planning and executing those plans with precision. This Black & Decker guide to building decks will help out do-it-yourselfers on both scores.
Black & Decker's Creative Landscapes
Black & Decker's
Black Cat Picture | Halloween Black Cat Picture
Black cat picture. This Halloween black cat sits on a Jack o lantern.
Black Flowers
Are you interested in growing plants with black flowers (or as close to a true black as possible) or dark foliage? Some nice contrasts can be created by
Black Friday, Black Rose
The burgundy color of cranberry sauce may be on my mind this Thursday, but on Friday, I'm more likely to be thinking of a black rose, black pansy or black
Black Hollyhock Picture | Photo of Black Hollyhocks
Black hollyhocks have the Latin name Alcea rosea 'nigra.' As the picture shows, so-called black hollyhocks really have very deep purple flowers.
Black Iris Picture
Black iris picture.
Black Knight Delphinium Photo
'Black Knight' delphinium will be valued by 2 types of gardeners. Lovers of tall perennials will love; and as you can see from the photo, lovers of purple flowers will adore it.
Black Knight Delphiniums
'Black Knight' delphiniums are tall perennial plants known for their dark purple flowers. Learn about the pros and cons of these plants, known commonly as
Black Lily Picture | Photo of a Black Lily
Black lily picture. 'Jungle Beauty' is perhaps the closest thing to a black lily.
Black Pansy Picture
Black pansy picture.
Black Plants - Review of Karen Platt's Book
When speaking of
Black Rats
Is your property susceptible to an invasion of black rats, also called
Black Rose Picture | Photo of Black Rose
Picture of a 'black' rose. As the photo shows, the black rose is really just a dark red.
Black Shamrocks
With St. Patrick's Day on the way, perhaps the thought will soon occur to you that you could grow your own shamrocks. If so, you might consider a twist: growing
Black Shrubs
With Halloween approaching, what better time to consider planting so-called
Black Tulips Picture | Photo of Black Tulips
Picture of 'black' tulips. As the picture shows, these 'black' tulips are really just a deep purple color.
Black and Decker Cordless Lawn Mower Review - Lawn Mower Reviews
Lawn mower review of the Black & Decker cordless (CMM1200). According to this lawn mower review, the Black & Decker cordless is easy to push.
Black and Decker Electric Lawn Mower Review - Lawn Mower Reviews
Black and Decker electric lawn mower review. The reviewer says this vintage lawn mower doesn't have a grass-catching bag but is otherwise good.
Black-Eyed Susans - Growing Rudbeckia Flowers
Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia flowers) are valued as long-blooming plants. A perennial border is a wonderful location for growing these cheerful blossoms.
Black-Eyed Susans Bring Cheer to the Landscape
Black-eyed Susan isn't the type of plant one grows to be cool. You won't impress
Bleeding Heart Picture | Photo of Bleeding Heart
Picture of bleeding heart. The flower is truly heart-shaped,
Bleeding Hearts
Bleeding hearts are traditional favorites for those shaded areas in your landscape design. Their foliage tends to die back after bleeding hearts are done
Bleeding Hearts Flowers - Plants of Romance
Bleeding hearts are perennial flowers and favorites in shade gardens. Give these plants of romance liberal doses of water after flowering to extend the life of their attractive but heat-sensitive foliage.
Blue Ageratum - True Blue Annual Flower
Blue ageratum is a Godsend for those seeking a
Blue Chiffon Rose of Sharon
'Blue Chiffon' rose of sharon bears violet-blue hibiscus flowers. The blooms have exquisite burgundy markings in their centers (like other Hibiscus syriacus shrubs), which are lacy.
Blue Chip Butterfly Bush - Non-Invasive Buddleia?
Blue Chip butterfly bush is listed as a non-invasive shrub. Compact to boot, this Buddleia flowers well into the fall.
Blue Clematis - : What Are Your Favorite Plants?
My blue clematis comes from a Jackmanni my mom had growing outside her back door ever since I was a little girl. I make sure my blue clematis has cool feet.
Blue Clematis a Favorite Plant for This "Clemataholic"
Blue Clematis a Favorite Plant for This
Blue Fescue Grass
It seems like we're always on the lookout for ways to inject some additional blue into the landscape (be it through flowers or foliage), and with its
Blue Fescue Grass | Elijah Blue Fescue | Festuca Glauca
Blue fescue grass (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue') is a drought-tolerant ornamental. Blue fescue grass is grown in planting zones 4-8.
Blue Flowers | Pictures of Blue Flowers
Blue flowers have a soothing affect. View my pictures of blue flowers to help with plant selection.
Blue Flowers | Pictures of Blue Flowers
Blue flowers have a soothing affect. View my pictures of blue flowers to help with plant selection.
Blue Hill Salvia Picture | Photo of Blue Hill Salvia
Photo of Blue Hill salvia. True to its name, 'Blue Hill' salvia is more of a blue than are many varieties.
Blue Hill Salvia Plants
Do you strive to attract well-behaved wildlife to your landscape? Blue Hill salvia flowers attract fluttering butterflies and buzzing bumblebees, providing
Blue Hill Salvia Plants | Flowers | Blue Hill Salvia
Blue Hill salvia plants are perennials in zones 4-8. Blue Hill salvia flowers throughout the summer.
Blue Holly Picture | Photo of Blue Holly
Blue Hydrangeas
Blue flowers are something of a Holy Grail for gardeners. But that's not the only reason why blue hydrangeas fascinate us. Blue morning glories are blue
Blue Hydrangeas | Macrophylla | Nikko Blue Hydrangeas
Blue hydrangeas' flower color is dependent on soil acidity. 'Nikko Blue' hydrangeas are a popular type of
Blue Poppy Picture | Photo of Blue Poppies
Picture of blue poppy. Meconopsis grandis is a blue poppy that requires open shade.
Blue Princess Holly
Blue Princess holly needs her
Blue Rug Juniper Plants
Blue Rug juniper plants and their relatives are sturdy groundcovers for sunny slopes. This article contains information on the use of Blue Rug juniper plants as groundcovers.
Blue Spruce
Blue spruce is one of the more popular varieties of evergreens used as a Christmas tree. But don't let the
Blue Star Juniper
Sure, it's easy to forget all about evergreens when the yard is loaded with blooms. But that humble shrub lurking over there in the corner boasting reliably
Blue Star Juniper Evergreen Shrubs - Blue Star Juniper
Blue Star juniper shrubs bear bluish-silver foliage. The slow-growing Blue Star juniper is a dwarf shrub, forming a compact mound with densely packed foliage.
Blue Star Juniper Picture | Photo of Blue Star Juniper Bush
Blue Star juniper picture. An evergreen shrub, Blue Star juniper is a compact plant.
Blue Star Lithodora - : What Are Your Favorite Plants?
Blue Star lithodora is a trailing plant that looks beautiful against the house or in a yard sculpture. Blue Star lithodora would also be nice on a trellis by a pond or swimming pool.
Blue Star Lithodora a Star in Container Gardens
Blue Star Lithodora a Star in Container Gardens
Bluestone Pavers a Great Choice for Patios
Bluestone pavers are a great choice for patios when it comes to a natural paving material. This article teaches you what they are and what makes them so great.
Bobbing for Apples
Will your kids be bobbing for apples this Halloween? Steve Jones, the Plant Man, shares some thoughts on the role of harvested fruits and vegetables in
Bonsai Trees for Outdoors
Erik A. Olsen, bonsai specialist, notes that people often use tropicals as indoor bonsai trees, as they perform well in indoor conditions; but pine, juniper and
Book Review of "The Art and Craft of Stonescaping"
If you think you might enjoy working creatively with your hands, using the solidity of stone as your medium, read my book review of
Book Review on Brick Landscaping
Book Review: "All About Flowering Trees and Shrubs"
Need something to lift your spirits, as you gaze out over the barren winter landscape? Ortho's
Book Review: "Garden Voices"
Doing any holiday shopping this year for a plant-lover? Save yourself some time (and stress) and order a good book online -- something the recipient will be
Book Review: "Gardening for a Lifetime"
Book Review:
Book Reviews of Landscaping and Gardening Books
I hope my book reviews will be useful not only when shopping for landscaping and gardening books yourself, but also when shopping for others.
Book Reviews on Gardening Books
There are so many gardening books out there, it's difficult to sift through them all to determine which ones would be most useful to you. Of course, that's
Book on Attracting Wildlife to Yards
This book on attracting wildlife to yards differs from many similar books by offering specific advice. Included are plant lists for different regions.
Book on Attracting Wildlife to the Landscape
Seeking a gift for a lover of plants and wildlife? Consider Janet Marinelli's useful book, The Wildlife Gardener's Guide. The reader is told at the outset that
Book on Designing Japanese Gardens
Designing Japanese gardens is now popular in the West, and Yoko Kawaguchi's book attempts to instruct us in this art. However, the book is meant for folks with an intermediate level of plant knowledge, not novices.
Book on Easy To Grow Native Plants
Why would you wish to garden with native plants? One answer, as supplied in this book, is that natives, being adapted to their surroundings, are easy to grow.
Book on Growing Wild Orchids - Review
William Mathis' book on growing wild orchids has great pictures. But Mathis is repetitive in presenting his growing tips, perhaps to fit more of those great pictures into the book!
Book on Home Landscaping Ideas
In my review of
Book on How to Attract Birds
Backyard bird watchers may wonder how to attract birds to their gardens, and there are books out there to help. This Audubon Society book is all about landscaping to draw wild birds to the yard.
Book on How to Attract Birds to Your Landscape
Many folks who love plants also love watching wild birds. Growing plants that attract birds to your landscape, such as dogwood (pictured here), is a natural
Book on How to Prune Plants and Train Them - Review
This book on how to prune plants and train them is a relief to those queasy about these delicate operations. My review tells you where this pruning book excels -- and where it doesn't.
Books on Desert Landscaping
About's Guide to Phoenix, Judy Hedding, has assembled a handy list of books on desert landscaping. Browse Judy's selections to see why desert landscaping is
Books on Hardscape - Reviews
Books on hardscape cover subject matter ranging from how to build decks to how to build water features. See what I have to say in my book reviews before buying so you'll know what to expect.
Books on Landscape Planning - Reviews
Landscape planning books can help you get organized for that yard makeover you've dreamed of. Read my reviews to decide which books will be most useful to you.
Books on Lawn Care - Reviews
Books on lawn care are a great gift idea for that grass fanatic in your life. Read my reviews to learn which book would best fit the style of the person you're shopping for.
Boston Ivy Photo | Picture of Boston Ivy
Picture of Boston ivy, which I'm used to seeing in New England; but the specimen in the photo is in New Mexico. Boston ivy can harm walls.
Boston Ivy Plants | Growing | Planting Boston Ivy
Boston ivy is related to another vine, Virginia creeper. But mature Boston ivy plants have simple, not compound leaves.
Boston Ivy Vines
Boston ivy vines scaling the walls of a building: it's a classic look, especially when they put on their fall colors. But if you wish to employ Boston ivy
Bottle Trees Picture | Make Bottle Trees
Wondering how to make bottle trees, anyone, such as those at Elmer's Place, a Route 66 roadside attraction in Helendale, California? Making bottle trees isn't that difficult.
Bougainvillea Flower Photo | Picture of Bougainvillea Flowers
Picture of bougainvillea flowers, a name commonly misspelled as 'bouganvillea,' etc. As this picture of bougainvillea flowers shows, the plant can be used to obscure foundations.
Bougainvillea Flowers
Of bougainvillea flowers, Judy Hedding writes that they will need periodic trimming, and that they are susceptible to frost. About's Guide to Phoenix also warns
Bougainvillea Plants
Bougainvillea plants often act as shrubs, although classified as vines. These colorful plants, often associated with the Mediterranean, are often seen growing on walls.
Bougainvillea: One Striking Plant, No Matter How You Pronounce It
Ever wonder what goes into the thinking of plant namers when they're deciding upon a name? Some plant names derive from physical characteristics: For
Box Elder Trees
Have you ever wondered where he name
Boxelders
Boxelders (also called
Boxwood Hedges for Landscaping Structure
For the finest landscaping display, you need to go beyond plants. You need structure, too, as Dora Galitzki points out in this article on boxwood hedges....
Boxwood Photo | Picture of Boxwood
Boxwood photo. Use guide lines to shear boxwood straight if seeking a formal hedge.
Boxwood Shrubs
Boxwood shrubs are examples of landscape plants that have been so widely used that even non-landscaping enthusiasts have a general knowledge about them. But if
Boxwood Trees
A neatly trimmed hedge of evergreen boxwood shrubs offers much-needed landscape structure and greenery in winter, while evoking images of colonial
Braces for Raised Beds
Raised beds built in this style are high off the ground, a great feature for those with back problems. However, because such raised beds are high off the ground, they require sturdy braces.
Bracing the Legs of Raised Beds
Raised beds built in this style are high off the ground, a great feature for those with back problems. However, because such raised beds are high off the ground, they require sturdy bracing.
Bradford Pear Lost Limbs | Damage | Breakage | Chanticleer Pear
Bradford pear trees will never regain their shape after suffering wind, snow or ice damage to limbs. Chanticleer pear tree are considered an improvement, bearing limbs that are less likely to suffer breakage due to snow, ice, or wind.
Bradford Pear Trees
Bradford pear trees are popular landscape specimens. However, consider alternatives to Bradford pear trees that are sturdier.
Bradford Pear Trees | Picture | Weak Limbs of Bradford Pear Trees
Picture of a Bradford pear tree. With their weak limbs, Bradford pear trees are short-lived.
Brick Circle in a Flagstone Walkway - Inlay Design
One hardscape idea you can custom according to your own creativity is to use bricks and flagstone together to build a walkway or patio. Insert a circle of the former within the latter to create an inlay design.
Brick Landscape Design
Alan Bridgewater' book offers numerous ideas for brick landscape design. The book provides instructions for completing 16 brick landscape design projects.
Brick Oven Designs | Ideas for Brick Ovens
Brick oven design is really only limited by one’s imagination. Mediterranean brick oven design is one of the more popular styles.
Brick Patio Design | How to Build a Brick Patio
How to build a brick patio. These step-by-step instructions, for designing and building a brick patio, are designed for beginners. Using a basket weave design pattern, you can build a brick patio without cutting a single brick. This is an easy do-it-yourself project.
Brick Wall Design Idea - Granite Cap
Build a brick wall with a granite cap to provide visual interest. See an image of such a structure here, courtesy of professional mason, Joe Norton.
Briggs & Stratton Corp Contest
Dianne Hadaway, About's Guide to Single Parents, announces a contest that will determine who is
British Landscape Gardening
Britain's Royal Horticultural Society provides some interesting snapshots of British landscape gardening, capturing its evolution over a 200-year period. The
Broadleaf - landscaping glossary definition of broadleaf
Definition of broadleaf. Certain lawn and garden weeds are often categorized as broadleaf, as are evergreens such as rhododendron.
Bronco Riding Mowers - Lawn Mower Reviews
Lawn tractor review: Troy-Bilt Bronco riding mowers. Basically a good lawn tractor, it's important that owners treat their Troy-Bilt Broncos properly.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Celebrates Its Centennial
You probably don't think
Brown Leaves on Bradford Pears | Watering Requirements for Bradford Pear Trees
Plant new Bradford pear trees in spring or fall. Summer is not the right time to plant Bradford pears, as the leaves will most likely turn brown from the stress caused by excessive heat.
Brown Leaves on Crepe Myrtle Shrubs | Crape Myrtle Has Brown Leaves
The reason for a crepe myrtle shrubs having brown leaves depends on the time of year. In this Q&A I discuss 2 reason why crepe myrtle shrubs might have brown leaves.
Brown Leaves on Japanese Maple Trees | Leaves Turning Brown
Japanese maple trees are often understory trees in their native habitats. A hot summer can result in brown leaves on even established Japanese maple trees.
Brown Leaves on Trees - Magnolia Leaves Turning Brown
Magnolia trees (deciduous types) will naturally develop browning leaves in fall and drop them. More generally, brown leaves on trees could be the result of drying winds.
Brown Leaves | Wilted Leaves | Shrubs With Brown Foliage
What do wilted leaves or brown leaves on shrubs signify? That's the question I tackle in this FAQ on wilted or brown foliage.
Brown Spots on the Lawn - Dealing With Dog Urine
Brown Spots on the Lawn - Dealing With Dog Urine
Buck - landscaping glossary definition of buck up
Definition of buck. The term buck is used to refer to cutting a felled tree up into shorter lengths.
Bug Control on Houseplants - Whitefly Control
So you thought you'd bring a bit of the outdoors indoors this winter, but bugs are devouring your houseplants? Perhaps the toughest bugs to control indoors are
Bugleweed: "Loud" Ground Cover
Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) is many things, but there's one thing it's not: quiet. That is, bugleweed is not the type of plant you can install somewhere in a
Build Decorative Garden Fountains the Easy Way
This do-it-yourselfer's tutorial on building decorative garden fountains centers around the use of high-quality ceramic planters that function as the decorative element. Such ceramic pieces can be expensive but make great visual impact.
Build a Bat House for Mosquito Control
In this Plant Man column Steve Jones talks about attracting wildlife to the landscape. Not surprisingly, he touches on installing birdhouses. You may be a bit
Build a Shady Retreat With Shade Plants
Bloom Garden Design discusses how to build a shady retreat with shade plants. Yew trees, rhododendron and hydrangea shrubs, hostas, astilbes and ferns are
Building Backyard Ponds - A Guide Through Pictures
Northern landscape designs may be blanketed in snow now, but in other regions projects such as building backyard ponds are still feasible. For that matter, even
Building Bog Gardens
Building Brick Patios
Simple design plan to make building brick patios easy for do-it-yourselfers. Building brick patios using this design is easy yet elegant, laying the bricks in a
Building Cobblestone Walkways
You can add charm to your landscaping by building cobblestone walkways to link a backyard patio to a garden, say.... This Australian site takes you from the
Building Curved Walkways | FAQ | Building Walkways
Why walkways are sometimes built curved, rather than being straight. Curved walkways help soften a landscape design.
Building Decks - Do It Yourself Construction, Step-by-Step
DIYers should consult my guide to building decks for help. I offer step-by-step instruction on do-it-yourself deck construction and design.
Building Decks: Benefits and Drawbacks
Decks have to be stained in order to preserve them, and such a task may be hard to justify if you're like me. When the weekend comes, I'm off hiking or biking
Building Decorative Garden Fountains
Decorative garden fountains add instant pizazz to a landscape design. There are many styles and approaches from which to choose. In this tutorial on garden
Building Dry Creek Beds
Building dry creek beds can be an aesthetic choice, a practical solution to dealing with problem areas -- or both! This site provides a tutorial on building dry
Building Fences | FAQ on Fence Designs
FAQ on all aspects of building fences, including design styles, professional installation versus building it yourself, and the attributes of fencing materials (wooden, vinyl and chain-link fencing).
Building Fences | How to Build Fences
Saving money and aggravation in building fences by employing a mix-and-match method, involving a partial professional installation. Posts are erected in the professional installation phase, then you finish the project with the easier part of building fences.
Building Flagstone Patios
Flagstone is often the material of choice when building patios. It is attractive, durable and easy to install all at the same time! To find out more, read
Building Garden Gazebos - Build a Gazebo for the Backyard! - Landscaping Archives
Building Garden Gazebos - Build a Gazebo for the Backyard! - How to build garden gazebos. Step-by-step instructions, pictures and tips to help you furnish your own backyard with an attractive garden gazebo.
Building Garden Ponds
Garden ponds can include such features as fountains, plants and fish. Learn about building garden ponds from readers of my About.com Landscaping website who have related their experiences.
Building Igloos and Snow Houses
Building igloos or snow houses together means teaching kids some basic architecture lessons. As a bonus, you can beautify the winter landscape and engage in a fun family crafts project that will make winter pass more quickly.
Building Materials for Outdoor Kitchens - Stone
Stone is exceedingly popular when choosing building materials for outdoor kitchens. Beauty and durability are obviously desirable, and this material offers both.
Building Paths With Stepping Stones
Stepping stones have a variety of uses in the landscape. In unmulched planting beds, garden stepping stones reduce the amount of dirt tracked into the house. In
Building Raised Beds That Are Portable
When landscaping for small yards, it's tough to extend
Building Retaining Walls
Bloom Garden Design offers handy tips on building retaining walls. You need to answer questions such as how you're going to use space above and below the wall
Building Simple Water Features
Water features enhance landscaping with sound and bring serenity. I show you how to build cheap, low-maintenance water features in this simple do-it-yourself
Building Stairs Up Slopes
Is your yard divided by a slope into an upper and lower section? See how you can unite those sections with some stylish stairs. In this piece on building stairs
Building Stone Fountains - Working With Granite
Building a stone fountain involves, in this case, setting a granite piece on a grate. Then the stone fountain will be plumbed.
Building Stone Retaining Walls
Building retaining walls means fighting nature, since water naturally erodes dirt on hillsides. But that doesn't mean your retaining walls can't look natural.
Building Stone Retaining Walls - Landscaping Archives
Building Stone Retaining Walls - When you have slight slopes to tame, building mortar-less stone retaining walls might be the answer for you....
Building Stone Walkways | Paths
Learn how to build stone walkways, if you need to create a sturdy, attractive path from Point A to Point B. You can build a stone walkway that is either curved or straight.
Building Stone Walls
Learn how to build stone walls and give your landscaping a classic look. Whether you prefer the dry wall method or a mortared wall, this article will provide a
Building Wishing Wells - Plan for Wishing Well Construction
You've been wishing to have a wishing well in your landscape design, but you've been unable to locate any wishing well plans? Look no further. This site
Building Wood Lattice Screens
Lattice screens are effective for hiding elements on your landscape that you'd just as soon not put on display. Perhaps it's an unsightly HVAC unit, a garbage
Building Wooden Arbors
How do you build a wooden arbor? I show you the easy way to assemble garden arbor components, illustrated by pictures.
Building a Deck | Drawbacks| Benefits of Building a Deck
Is building a deck worth the cost and maintenance? Browse readers' opinions about the drawbacks and benefits of decks.
Building a Fence Gate
Building a fence gate can be trickier than you might think. Besides arriving at a gate design that will please you, visually, you'll also have to consider the
Building a Freestanding Backyard Deck | Do It Yourself Deck Design
Consider building a freestanding deck. The other option involves removing siding to gain access for the deck's ledger.
Bulb Plants
Bulb plants are one of the harbingers of spring, in regions with cold winters. When our yards are once again graced by the flowers of tulips, daffodils, squill,
Bulbs That Deer Don't Eat
Bulbs That Deer Don't Eat
Bull Thistle - Invasive Noxious Weed
This picture of bull thistle is a good indication that the plant is related to yellow centaurea (globe knapweed). This weed goes by the Latin name of Cirsium vulgare.
Burgundy Peony Picture | Photo of Red Peony
The 'Red Charm' peony can become so deep a red as to be almost burgundy in color. A nice change of pace from pink and white peonies.
Burning Bush
Burning Bush
Burning Bush
Burning Bush
Burning Bush Shrubs - Illegal Alien Plants?
Information on burning bush shrubs, those popular but invasive plants. These colorful shrubs display spectacular fall foliage, but the plants are starting to be classified as 'illegal aliens.'
Burning Bush: Illegal Alien?
Burning bush shrubs put on a fall foliage show for the ages. Their fall foliage color ranges from red to pinkish-red. Burning bush also bears reddish-orange
Butter and Eggs Plant or Toadflax - Not All Toads Are Ugly
Butterfly Bush Picture | Photo of Butterfly Bush
Butterfly bush picture. As this photo of butterfly bush shows, this perennial comes in a mauve-lavender color, among others.
Butterfly Bush Plants - Magnet for Swallowtails
The scientific name for butterfly bush plants is Buddleia davidii. As the common name suggests, Buddleia davidii can attract swallowtails, etc., but these perennials are also good plants for attracting hummingbirds.
Butterfly Bush for Hummingbird, Butterfly Gardens
Butterfly bushes serve double duty. As their name suggests, these garden plants are magnets for butterflies. But landscaping with butterfly bushes also attracts
Butterfly Bush: Resistance Against the Invasion
Butterfly Bush: Resistance Against the Invasion
Butterfly Bush: Slowing, Halting the Invasion
The striking flower clusters of butterfly bush attract not only butterflies, but also hummingbirds -- and humans, too!. A tall perennial, butterfly bush is
Butterfly Gardens
Attracting butterflies to the backyard garden means providing the right plants, sun, moisture and shelter -- just the right environment. Butterfly gardens and insecticides do not mix.