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• Autumn Leaves Are On The Ground - Deciduous Plants in The Garden
  (Tue Nov 13th, 2007, by Jonathan Ya'akobi)
  It's quite common to hear remarks from people complaining about fallen leaves littering the backyard or front porch. This leads some to object to planting deciduous trees and shrubs at all in their garden. I'm often told by customers to plant species...
• Ornamental Bushes For Fall Color In Your Dry Climate Garden
  (Tue Nov 13th, 2007, by Jonathan Ya'akobi)
  As autumn is now well under way in the northern hemisphere, it would be opportune to discuss the question of color in the garden at this season, for in warm Mediterranean climates, this is a time of year generally lacking in color. In colder climates...
• The Herb Garden - How To have Your Herb And Eat It!
  (Tue Nov 13th, 2007, by Jonathan Ya'akobi)
  Generally speaking, the initial and primary motive of most people for planting a herb garden, or at least setting aside a small area in their garden for growing herbs, is the satisfaction of having fresh produce available for the kitchen. There are h...
• Small Shrubs and Bushes - Their Importance in a Garden Design
  (Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Jonathan Ya'akobi)
  The design question that will almost inevitably arise in most garden situations is that which relates to the space between the hedge or shrubs and trees that border a garden, and the ground plain which takes up the majority of the area. This ground p...
• Choosing Shrubs in a Garden Design - The Importance of Leaf Texture
  (Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Jonathan Ya'akobi)
  When it comes to deciding which shrub varieties to plant in the garden, the task can seem almost overwhelming, especially for the home amateur gardener. The reason for this no doubt stems from the colossal choice available in many countries, though o...
• Preventing Garden Weeds - A Guide For The Autumn in Mediterranean Climates
  (Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Jonathan Ya'akobi)
  Preventing Garden Weeds - A Guide For The Autumn in Mediterranean ClimatesClimates Autumn has arrived in the northern Hemisphere, and with winter approaching, there are two weed issues that should be faced. One is how to prepare the garden so that th...
• The Home Vegetable Garden
  (Tue Oct 23rd, 2007, by Roger Hardieway)
  Conventional or Organic? If you are determined to go it alone, there is up-to-date and inexpensive literature existing in the library and on the internet on how to prepare and outline the home landscape. In truth, one of the neatest possible effects ...
• Garden Planters - A Fantastic Outdoor Accessory That Lets You Plant Anywhere
  (Tue Oct 16th, 2007, by Jesse Akre)
  If you love to plant, but have run out of actual backyard space to do it, do not worry because there is a simple solution to your problem. That solution is garden planters. They are gorgeous outdoor accessories that allow you to plant almost anywhere...
• Spark an Interest in Gardening for Kids with Fun Gardening Gifts
  (Tue Sep 25th, 2007, by Chris Robertson)
  Kids today often don't realize how fun and rewarding gardening can be. But with a few fun gardening gifts, you can spark an interest in gardening for your own children, your grandchildren, or students with just a few simple gardening gifts. Children ...
• Wall-fountains Bring Tranquility To A Small Garden
  (Tue Sep 4th, 2007, by Elizabeth Jean)
  Wall-fountains run the gamut from classical Greek figures and wall mounted gargoyles to sleek modern art forms and spouting frogs and fish. A wall fountain usually spills water through--such as a mask or a decorative plaque--into a basin which hides ...