In landscaping, it is often difficult to decide what is a good shrub for partial shade in your garden. Shrubs are an excellent choice for any type of landscaping design, and many people find they are a great landscaping plant or tree. But, all shrubs require different amounts of sunlight. Knowing which ones are best…
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Are you looking for what are the cheapest flowers to plant in your landscaping? When landscaping, it is important to think of the entire landscape surrounding your house. You want everything to look great and this includes the flowers you choose to put in your landscaping. It doesn’t matter if you have a small yard…
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What plants are Ornamentals? Many people are surprised when they discover this question. Ornamental plants are those that are grown or displayed for ornamental purposes. Some examples of Ornamental Plants are Fruits, Flowers, shrubs, trees, rocks, statues, etc. The most common Ornamental plants are Ferns, Tulips, Spinelias, Anthuriums, Pot Marigolds, Junipers, Pansies, Junipers, Roses, Carnations,…
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So, your property has its share of tall trees and shrubs and you want to highlight them. You can put up a fence or some other landscaping item to enclose the trees but they will still be in your view when people come over. How do you create a low maintenance landscape so your home…
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Planting your own garden is not as difficult as it may seem once you know how. You must have the proper preparation for your garden, a good healthy soil, good quality seed and tools to help you plant your garden. Once you have all of these items, you are ready to start your garden. When…
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How far away should you plant shrubs from your house? That’s a question that many gardeners struggle with. It all depends on the plants and shrubs that you are going to plant in your yard. There are some plants that grow better than others and some shrubs that are better than others when it comes…
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Small garden landscaping is not that difficult to create. You do not have to be an expert gardener to do it, and once you learn you will feel more relaxed and accomplished. The first thing that you need to decide is what type of plants you want to use. You can choose from a wide…
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It is cold outside, and you ask yourself, “How cold is too cold for my flowers?” You have your garden to protect from Mother Nature, but how cold is too cold for your flowers? Well the short answer is, any temperature between freezing and -40 degrees Fahrenheit is just fine for your landscape flowers. Remember…
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Nature Blooms! It is a commonly asked question by many gardeners. Why do flowers blossom all year round in winter? The answer is simple – the flower gets what it needs for that particular season. It does not get any of the things it needs to grow nor does it care for anything else; therefore,…
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When thinking about landscape shrubs, “how tall should they be in front of my house?” is a common question among gardeners. Shrubs are plants that bring color to a garden, add interest and style to an area and are easy to care for. Many people also want taller plants in their flower garden, but what’s…
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