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Monthly Archives: October 2011

31Oct

As the public becomes more and more committed to the idea of seeking alternative energy sources, solar lighting is a leading paradigm in this worthwhile endeavor. Since seriously hitting the residential market about 10 years ago, solar landscape lighting has definitely made significant advances in both quality and effective practicality....

28Oct

A Front Yard with Curb Appeal

You only get one chance to make a first impression. When invited guests pull up to your property, the first thing they see is the front of your home and its surrounding grounds. With a well thought out landscaping design that really delivers the “wow” factor, you can convey an...

27Oct

Planting Fall Bulbs for Spring Flowers

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Nothing trumpets in the arrival of spring or rousing a sleepy winter garden better that a swath of blooming bulbs. Spring bulbs provide a steadfast parade of color just when you need it most, and they require very little effort. Glorious, natural-looking drifts of daffodils or mixed tulips add a...

24Oct

Clever Ideas for Getting Rid of Slugs

The common garden slug is a mollusk, very closely related to the snail, but without the shell. They come in varying shades of brown and gray, sometimes striped or spotted, and they have two eye stalks. If a slug wasn’t such a slimy little pest with a voracious appetite for...

21Oct

Tips to Prepping Your Landscape for Autumn

You’ve heard of “spring cleaning” for your home–and the equivalent exists for your outdoor space in the fall. Autumn is the time to clean up your landscape, preparing your flora to successfully weather the winter and be ready to shine again in the spring. Depending on your particular region and...