A Garden Transformation
Here's what Nancy and David had to work with near the house. The border was planted from back to front, with bougainvillea, agapanthus, iris and annuals. To make some of the bricks seem taller, add a small amount of soil to the trench before ... [... more]
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BABOR Selection Care Set
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Babor Selection Ultimate Foam Mask
A rich foam mask that cares for every skin, this exclusive and vitalizing foam mask has a soft, light consistency. It reactivates and promotes skin regeneration supplying the skin with lasting moisture. Made from Champagne yeast, it leaves the skin feelin [... more]
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Babor Selection Ultimate Care Cream
This luxurious treatment cream made from Champagne yeast supplies moisture and seals it in to the epidermis. Precious lipids protect the skin and strengthen the skins own barrier properties. Ultimate Care promotes cell renewal, minimizes fine lines and wr [... more]
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Buying Trees and Shrubs
Avoid trees with multiple branches coming off the main trunk. Look for well-formed trees with healthy foliage and no sign of injury or disease. When buying shrubs in containers, look for plants with healthy roots that have not outgrown the ... [... more]
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Kinds of Shrubs
Thousands of shrubs are available to home gardeners, which can make it tough to choose. Here are some basics to help you understand the differences between them. Deciduous shrubs -- those that lose their leaves each year -- come in a variety of ... [... more]
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Testing Soil Drainage
Gilmer uses plants suited to the dry Southwest, but these plants can survive just about anywhere. This project requires a lot of planting and some plant knowledge. Plus, the installation of the drip system can sometimes be tricky. You need to ... [... more]
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Miniature Fruit Trees
In areas with short growing seasons, consider growing limes, tangelos or oranges in pots. When choosing what to grow in containers, consider tangelos, which have great fragrant flowers. Or you may want to grow a miniature variety of a citrus ... [... more]
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Buying Trees
Check to see whether the soil is dry. The tree's root ball should be moist. Trees are available from many sources. Catalogs offer convenience and a broad selection, but you can't see the product, and trees sent by mail are often small. Local ... [... more]
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Trees in the Landscape
To select the proper tree, you must first study the planting site. Select young trees that aren't too large for their containers. Gary Moll of the American Forest Association discusses the benefits of trees in the landscape. Trees can increase ... [... more]
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Gardening Bargains
If you pinch back this plant, if will repay you by growing and blooming again. I'm tired of spending a ton of money on filling my empty garden. What's the best way to spot a bargain? Some plants, such as the vinca shown, need nothing more than a ... [... more]
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The Right Shrub for the Job
When you make the proper selections, shrubs can help you work out a variety of landscaping challenges -- and create a more peaceful environment in your yard. Here are some shrub varieties that help solve problems: Shrubs that are quick growing ... [... more]
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