Transplanting Mature Trees and Shrubs
Sometimes mature trees and shrubs need to be moved, not removed. You've invested time and money in your landscape. But landscapes evolve and mature over the years. At some point you may need to make changes. These changes could include moving ... [... more]
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Black Spot
Those of us contemplating rose gardening are perhaps under the impression that roses are difficult to grow and maintain. Rose gardening can be challenging, but you don't have to leave it to the experts. You have to admit, whether they're yours or ... [... more]
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Plant Selection and Placement
There are many things you can do to enhance the value and appearance of your home. One of the easiest, most affordable and most dramatic investments is landscaping with trees and shrubs. If you are in the market for a new tree or shrub, get it ... [... more]
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Lawn & Garden Glossary
Soil with pH less than 7.0. Raise soil pH (lower acidity and raise alkalinity) by adding lime. Loosen compacted soil to allow oxygen, water and nutrients to get below the surface. Aeration is done either by punching holes into the lawn or ... [... more]
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Fragrant Plants
Lilac is a wonderful visual and fragrant addition to any walkway. What's the first thing we do when we see a flower? Most of us smell it of course.Children especially identify the sight of a blossom with fragrance. While we can occasionally be ... [... more]
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Choosing a Shade Tree
Any tree can make an impact on a landscape. A large shade tree can be truly dramatic. In addition to their beauty, "climbability," poetic inspiration, and other subjective ideas, shade trees have practical benefits as well. Lowe's is happy to .. [... more]
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How to Select Garden Tools and Supplies
Garden tools have evolved a lot over the years, from the digging sticks of antiquity to today's highly specialized tools. Every season brings new garden gadgets and buying them can become addictive. Before you buy the latest and greatest garden ... [... more]
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Shady Characters for Your Garden
Don't let a lack of sunshine keep you from enjoying a garden. If your landscape isn't blessed with ample sunshine, don't despair. Well-chosen plants that thrive in shade can transform your yard into a relaxing green oasis. And, since a shade ... [... more]
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Foundation Plants
Well-planned foundation plantings make a house look like a home. One of the great traditions of the American residential landscape is the foundation shrub. The tradition evolved from a desire to ease the transition from house to landscape or to ... [... more]
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Trees and Shrubs For Privacy
Using plants as privacy screens or hedges is certainly not a new idea. Hedges have been a part of landscapes for centuries, carefully grown and cultivated over the years. For your own landscape you may want a low hedge to reduce foot traffic or a ... [... more]
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Color and Design in Your Garden
When planning your garden, one of the first decisions you need to make is what colors you will choose. Having the flower garden of your dreams is easier than you may think. By using a few basic design concepts, your outdoor plantings can be just ... [... more]
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The Importance of Watering
Water. Without it, there would be no lawn or garden. Water is a simple formula of two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen, right? Try making your own. Nature can supply us with too little water at times so our landscapes sometimes need a little help ... [... more]
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