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Grasses in Containers Grow grasses in ornamental pots to create combinations that would be impossible in open soil.   |
National Gardening
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'Karl Foerster' feather reed grass Several exciting new ornamental grasses have come into our gardens the last few years, but none with the beauty, versatility, and reliability of feather reed grass, also known as Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'... |
This Old House
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Splendor in the Grass With showy plumes and leaves that rustle and sway, ornamental grasses can add surprising texture to your yard. Also, here is a step by step guide to split an overgrown grass plant. |
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Colorful Grasses For winter color in gardens of the desert Southwest, gardeners need look no further than the ornamental native grasses... |
This Old House
Warren Schultz |
Green Acres One-bag-fits-all seed mixes won't always yield a perfect lawn. Here are the best turf types for your yard. |
National Gardening
Jim Knopf |
Garden Meadows Combine grasses with flowers for an easy-care, natural landscape. |
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Cutting Down on Lawn Care New grasses and techniques make a good-looking lawn easy to establish... |
National Gardening
June 2000
Leonard Perry |
Agastache 'Blue Fortune' Plants that combine beauty with edibility are in vogue, and a new selection in the mint family fits this bill.... |
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Meadows Come to Town Weary of the lawn routine? Wildscapes are an intriguing alternative |
This Old House
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Planting in Pots Container gardens are a movable feast for the senses. Here's how to assemble and care for knockout combinations |
This Old House
Christopher J. Cohan |
Foundation Plantings The plantings closest to your home should play up its assets and soften its hard edges. |
| National Gardening |
Fall Garden Cleanup Q and A Here are some questions we've received about fall cleanup in the garden, along with the answers given by our regional horticulture staff. |
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Agastache 'Blue Fortune' An improved form of anise hyssop... |
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Lawn Grass Having a beautiful lawn is a lot easier if you choose the right type of grass for your situation. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2000
Joseph R. Provey |
Green Pastures Not all lawns that are in bad shape need to be replaced. A well-executed restoration plan can bring all but the worst turf back to life. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2001
Joe Provey & Kris Robinson |
Turf Wars How to win the battle against lawn disease... |
National Gardening
Charlie Nardozzi |
Getting Gardens Ready for Winter While gardeners in warmer climes (USDA zones 8 to 10) relish the cool air because it signals fall planting time, most gardeners across the country know it's time to wrap up the garden. |
This Old House
Owen Dell |
Simple Lawn Care Routine Streamline your lawn-care routine for better turf with less work |
This Old House
October 11, 2000
Lynn Ocone |
Improving the View From the Curb An attractive front yard improves the look of your home and makes visitors feel welcome... |
National Gardening
Charlie Nardozzi |
New Lawn Grass Seldom Needs Mowing From the land of native grasses comes the latest low-mow turf option. The selling points of Turtle turf are its slow growth and low maintenance requirements. |
National Gardening
Ann Whitman |
Making a Water Garden in a Tub To the uninitiated, water gardens seem complicated, expensive, and fussy. But many of the principles of gardening in water are the same as those for gardening in soil. If you can grow a tomato, you can grow a water lily. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2010
Jim Gorman |
6 Weeks To a Perfect Lawn Once it's started on improved soil, grass needs very little care to look crisp, green, cool and inviting. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2000
Joseph R. Provey |
Install a new lawn If your lawn suffers from acute soil compaction, rampant weed problems, heavy thatch or organic matter deficiencies, you may want to remove the existing weeds and grass and start anew. |
This Old House
Josh Garskof |
Get Ready for Fall Now's the best time to spruce up your yard |
This Old House
Lynn Ocone |
How to Get Rid of Weeds How to identify common weeds in your lawn and professional removal tips to get rid of them. |
This Old House
September 2007
Roger Cook |
Fall Groundwork "This is prime time to prep your yard for the next growing season," says our landscape contractor. |
This Old House
Roger Cook |
Marathoners of the Landscape Plants that can go the distance are the ones we look to for a fantastic show of fall color |
This Old House
February 2, 2001
Warren Schultz |
Getting the Best Deal on Plants Your guide to buying plants for the upcoming growing season... |
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Lynn Ocone |
The War on Weeds How to identify and get rid of the most common weeds in your lawn. |
| National Gardening |
Mowing and Trimming a Lawn Improve your lawn's health and appearance, reduce its need for water, and lessen your maintenance time. |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
All About Lawns Readers want to know how to grow a dense, healthy carpet of grass. Here, experts help you choose the right turf and the best way get the greenest lawn in the neighborhood. |
This Old House
Thomas Baker |
7 Fall Lawn Care Tips to Do Right Now Take note of these things your turf needs before the onset of winter. |
This Old House
Ashley Womble |
Grass to Go Want a fantastic lawn? Sod it. Here's what you need to know to get the job done right. |
| National Gardening |
Planting Groundcover Use low-growing perennial plants and shrubs as groundcovers to cover slopes and rough ground or to replace high-maintenance lawns. Choose plants that thrive in your particular soil and climate. |
| National Gardening |
Establishing a Wildflower Meadow A how-to guide for planting a wildflower meadow. |
| National Gardening |
Garden Design 101 You've looked at your home, apartment, or condominium a thousand times, but have you looked at it through a gardener's eyes? Have you considered what's possible? |
| National Gardening |
Plugging and Sprigging a Lawn A how-to guide for planting warm-season grasses. |
This Old House
Marjorie E. Gage |
Reining in Water Use Ground rules for creating a lush yard that doesn't squander the available supply of H2O. |
This Old House
Roger Cook |
Right Plant, Right Spot Follow these 4 rules for plant shopping and you'll never end up with a garden misfit |
| National Gardening |
Tools for Planting Using the right tools and the proper techniques will not only make planting less of a chore, but also a greater success. |
Popular Mechanics
June 5, 2008 |
5 Steps to Grow & Build a Perfect Lawn -- With Free Time to Spare Each spring, millions of homeowners spend too much of their cherished weekends trying to maintain a lush, green lawn. But sun and rain also bring lawn-choking weeds and voracious bugs. Here are five tips to keep you lawn healthy. |
This Old House
August 2007
Jeanne Huber |
11 Ways to Save Water, Time, and Money on Your Landscape Advice for conserving water, time, and money on your yard and garden. |
Popular Mechanics
July 8, 2009 |
5 Tips for a Greener, Healthier Lawn You can learn more details about fertilizers, watering, and testing your soil. |
This Old House
Keith Pandolfi |
Green Acres How to break your lawn's addition to synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2003
Merle Henkenius |
Going For The Green How to replace your old lawn with luscious sod. |
Popular Mechanics
September 19, 2008
Ryan M. Wilson |
How to Plant for Fall and Prepare Your Garden for Winter Planting a fall garden can be a rewarding effort and a great start to preparing your entire yard for winter's dormancy as the last head of lettuce is plucked. |
| National Gardening |
Cultivating the Garden A little work now will save you tons of time and trouble later in the season. |
National Gardening
Kim Haworth |
Fire-Safe Landscaping Homes are tucked into hillside forests and perched atop grassy knolls to take advantage of spectacular views. During fire season, this is an invitation to disaster. But there are several measures you can take to reduce the immediate risk of fire danger around your own home. |
This Old House
Ashley Womble |
Space Invaders How to prevent nonnative plants from running amok in your yard. |
| National Gardening |
Lawns 101 Much has been said about whether or not Americans should rethink their passion for the home lawn. If you determine that a grass lawn makes sense for your yard, planting the right variety of grass at the right time of year will go a long way in making yours a healthy, easy-care lawn. |
