The Makings Of A Northscaper
Are You a Northscaper? By the strictest of definitions, a Northscaper is a homeowner or property holder who gardens or landscapes in the challenges of a cold northern climate, which…
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A Bird in the Hand…
Here’s a little story about birds that might just surprise the backyard gardener. I want to inform you that wild birds can land on your hands and eat out of…
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Fragrant Shrubs for Northern Yards: Inviting Scent and Fragrance Into Your Landscape
You are walking through a local park when you suddenly stop dead in your tracks, transfixed by a spicy fragrance that has commanded your attention. You are driving through a…
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Planting Underneath Mature Trees: A Story of Drought, Shade and Roots Galore
If you’ve ever been through the experience of dealing with creating a sustainable landscape in the immediate vicinity of a fully grown tree, you’ll relate to this article immediately. But…
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Growing Azaleas and Rhododendrons in the North
Of all the colorful flowering shrubs that northern gardeners and homeowners bemoan not having available for their yards and gardens, none is more often lamented than that most colorful of…
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Elaborate Landscapes You’ll Probably Never Have, but There’s Much to Be Learned From Them
How often have you come across a magical landscape setting that you simply could never have in your yard? It may have been on a massive estate or ranch, perhaps…
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Indoor Germination Tips, Seed Starting for Short Seasons
Whenever we talk to gardeners about starting plants from seed, we are usually met with one of two reactions. The gardener either has a glazed look on his face that…
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Landscaping Guide – Four Seasons Landscaping
A Measure of Interest If the secret of landscaping could be summed up in one word, that word would be “interest“; it’s all about interest. The value of a landscape…
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Landscaping Guide – The Art of Landscaping
The next time you walk through a neighborhood, take some time to stop and really focus on what you see. Look closely at the homes and the yards. How do…
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Creating an Authentic Japanese Garden – But Made in North America, Eh?
Creating an Asian garden in our colder North American climates shouldn’t be a frightening task. All you have to do is remember what you are trying to accomplish in your…
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Secrets to Creating a Personal Garden Sanctuary
The average garden is usually designed for a measure of the show, but more insightful gardeners will always carve out a portion of the garden for themselves, a place for…
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Landscaping with Boulders for a Dramatic Effect
Landscaping with large boulders may be a serious project that requires planning, commitment, and money; but, it can also be incredibly rewarding. Find out about boulders in landscape design and…
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Meditation Garden Artwork
Creating a meditation garden is a personal way to accommodate the special need to have a place to escape from life’s stress. Get creative and make your own meditation garden…
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