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Organic Landscape Design

These days many people are taking the organic route by trying to do seemingly everything as earth friendly and natural as possible. Organic Landscaping is coming back. Fifty years ago it was a necessary practice but with the development of pesticides and fertilizers, using organic methods for landscaping became unpopular. No matter what your personal [...]

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Raised Flower Beds

As we drive around town in the spring, I like to look at what other people have done with the landscaping of their property- particularly flower beds. We have a new house with basically no landscape design. And, with no money to hire a professional landscape designer, we are left to our own creative devices. [...]

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Planting a Hanging Basket

In mid to late spring, home improvement stores, garden centers, and even grocery stores come alive with beautiful displays of hanging baskets. Hanging baskets full of brilliant blossoms add character to any front porch. Perhaps you would like to purchase one but, these baskets seem too pricy. Or, the price isn’t so bad but the [...]

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