Plan your color combinations to make the most of your display. Combine two-tone colored tulips with solid colored varieties. For instance, 'Palace Purple' coralbells look striking up against the burgundy 'Uncle Tom' tulip. Pair up white daffodils (also referred to as the orchid narcissus), with pink or rose colored 'Christmas Marvel' tulips.
People who have chosen to xeriscape their lawns have been the subject of complaints, served with fines for defying ordinances that support a water-wasteful lawn environment and even the victims of vandalism - their drought-resistant plants uprooted, cut down or mowed. Despite this, more and more communities are waking up to the fact that xeriscaping saves water, lowers pesticide use and makes use of the beautiful natural plant life that thrives in arid climates.
Gardens do, however, take time and work, and most households have busy, hectic schedules. The Plant Institute of America claims that "one third of all plants die within their first year of purchase". These new products promise to make the gardener's life easier by cutting down on regular chores like watering, or by identifying common problems. Are they worth it? You be the judge.
With the weather in many parts of the country cooling down and sliding us into fall, it's getting to be time to think about ways to prepare your home for upcoming winter weather. While it is far too early in most places to be worried about the winter weather, it's not too early to get a head start on being prepared.
This allows them to provide shelter for one another, conserve water, and helps to eliminate weeds. The brightly colored flowers attract a variety of birds and butterflies and can provide a taste of wilderness even in the most urban setting.
Visit any big box home store and it appears, this summer, power saving power tools are all the rage. Replacing their gas powered counterparts, these battery or propane operated lawn maintenance tools run on alternative energy sources that both lower emissions and boast less maintenance.
One of the main elements of fall that can cause some hassle to a home owner who's trying to sell their home during autumnal months is the falling leaves. Though they are beautiful, fallen coloured leaves can be bad for your lawn, look messy when they start to break down, and can be hazardous on walkways. Fallen leaves also tend to clog your gutters and downspouts.
Stone, concrete, and brick can all be power washed, though not at the same pressures or intensities. Use a fan tip to diffuse the hard pressure and don’t work too close to the surface; too hard of a spray can remove the finish from concrete or brick and cause it to deteriorate.
Xeriscaping is a form of gardening that was designed for dry areas where watering can be a challenge. By spending some extra planning time choosing the specific plants and garden design, you can conserve water and save time on maintenance.
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