Home Furniture

Planting done near to the house foundation, is of great importance because it may make or break the appearance of the home as it is seen from the street. Yet, it is often done with little understanding of the problems involved; disappointing results are all too common. There will always be differences of opinion as [...]

If a tree is planted and fed right, it will last for decades, maybe more than a hundred years. It is well worth while following the guidelines below, to make your trees almost indestructible. In planting or transplanting a tree, and in building on a lot where you wish to preserve the trees, the gardener’s [...]

Shade trees are the backbone of most landscapes. The intended use for most customers creates a market demand for, deciduous trees that are usually limbed up from 36 to 60 inches. Relatively few shade trees are less than 30 feet tall. They are wonderful near a patio, terrace, deck, pool or anywhere to provide relief [...]

For the most attractive and beneficial use of your grounds, you will want to include in your plans features such as trees, a good lawn and flowers. In this way the grounds will become far more attractive, and will serve as a pleasing backdrop to your house. Trees – For Shade and Beauty Perhaps if [...]

Within the wonderful world of trees lies another world – that of the organisms which harbor in trees as pests and parasites. Of these there is no end in numbers or variety. New home owners are scarcely to be blamed for becoming dismayed, as they often do, upon encountering one invader after another for the [...]