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Lawn be gone: Plant moss, flowers or ponds instead

June 20, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Garden

If you've finally had it up to here with grass, primarily the repetitive mowing, weeding, watering and feeding routines, then you're in luck. You don't have to look far for some attractive and less labor-intensive alternatives. Consider the merits of replacing or at least downsizing your lawn with clover, moss, ground ...
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Deadline for spring gardening chores approaching rapidly

June 03, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Garden

"Do now or don't do" time has arrived for central U.S. residents who work in their yard and garden. "June 1 is typically a good deadline to be finished with any spring plantings--annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees," said Emily Nolting, horticulturist with Kansas State University Research and Extension. "Of course, planting ...

Deadline for spring gardening chores approaching rapidly

June 02, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Garden

"Do now or don't do" time has arrived for central U.S. residents who work in their yard and garden. "June 1 is typically a good deadline to be finished with any spring plantings--annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees," said Emily Nolting, horticulturist with Kansas State University Research and Extension. "Of course, planting ...

Top 10 landscaping & garden trends for ’07

May 12, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Landscaping

Melding Interior and Exterior Design – Outdoor living continues with a strong emphasis on creating a cohesive flow between interior and exterior spaces. Outdoor rooms meld colors, textures and styles with a home’s indoor spaces. Backyard retreats, including meditation areas, reading nooks and living rooms also are growing in popularity. ...

Tips to avoiding common landscaping mistakes

May 12, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Landscaping

Although dollars spent on landscaping can pay big dividends, the trick is to stretch those dollars and make the most of the money invested. Here are some money-saving, dollar-stretching suggestions for you to consider: • The WOS landscaping philosophy: Avoid practicing the WOS or “What’s On Sale” approach to landscaping. It ...

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A spring tuneup for your lawn: Give the grass a good rake and clean up flower beds

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This is a fast-growing evergreen when young and will quickly outgrow its space in small landscapes. It is an excellent choice for quick screens, hedges and groupings, especially on large

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