Welcome to YourLandscapes.Com. This website provides a wealth of information on landscaping, for both do-it-yourselfers, and for those who would rather hire a pro. We offer articles and tips for doing your own landscaping, and for hiring professionals. Additionally, we offer a resource directory to assist you in finding local landscaping providers.
Welcome to YourLandscapes.Com. This website provides a wealth of information on landscaping, for both do-it-yourselfers, and for those who would rather hire a pro. We offer articles and tips for doing your own landscaping, and for hiring professionals. Additionally, we offer a resource directory to assist you in finding local landscaping providers.
Care of the Flower Garden
April 6th, 2008Knowing how to care for your flower garden can make a big difference in the look and over-all health of your plants. Here are some simple hints to make your garden bloom with health
1. The essentials must always be given major consideration.
Your flower garden must have an adequate supply of water, sunlight, and […]
Burn Baby Burn: How to Treat Your Sun Scorched Lawn
April 6th, 2008Try as hard as you might to avoid it, your lawn may end up sun scorched for one reason or another. Though you can try to prevent scorching through proper maintenance and drainage, there are also some simple ways to cure this problem once it occurs.
Scorching occurs when your grass turns brown due […]
Bugged Out! How to Diagnose what s Eating y our Lawn
April 5th, 2008Insects can cause a lot of problems in a lawn. They can eat the grass blades, attack the roots, or just be a nuisance. The best way to get rid of an insect problem in your lawn is to call a professional, but if you want to do the work yourself, you should make sure […]
Breaking Wind - The Best Hedges for the Job
April 4th, 2008For many years now, people have been using hedges to act as windbreakers for their gardens. Strong winds can cause irreparable damage to a beautiful garden, making the use of hedges as windbreakers even more popular. While all hedges can act as windbreakers to some extent, some hedges that are best for the […]
Blade Basics in Both your Lawn and Mower
April 3rd, 2008Cutting your lawn is one of the most important parts of maintaining a lawn. However, in order to prevent extra maintenance of your lawn, it s important to remember that there are certain maintenance tips with both the lawn as well as the lawn mower blades. By remembering certain things about your lawn […]
Choosing the Best Plants for your Garden
April 2nd, 2008Many times we buy plants on impulse then find there is nowhere in the garden that really suits them. Before buying plants carefully examine your garden to see how much sun and shade it gets, whether the soil is well drained or waterlogged and whether your aspect is sheltered or windswept. You’ll then be equipped […]
Bermuda Baby! Five Reasons to go for Bermuda Grass
April 1st, 2008If you are going to be seeding a lawn, you will be taking into account the climate in which you live for choosing your grass seed. If you live somewhere that it is really hot and sunny, then you will want to choose a warm season grass. A perfect choice for such climates is Bermuda […]
Banish that Brown Five Fertilizing Tips for a Perfect Lawn
March 31st, 2008If you want to have a healthy, green lawn, then it is best to provide it with the right nutrients in order for it to thrive. There are several ways in which you can help your grass to remain green throughout the season. By fertilizing the soil and balancing out the pH in […]
Bamboo: The Unconventional Hedge
March 30th, 2008If you re looking for a low maintenance hedge, then bamboo might be for you. Though not a traditional hedge, bamboo is an ideal low-maintenance hedge. If you re looking for something a little different or just something that will not drain your time, energy or wallet, then bamboo might be the ideal […]
Backyard Landscaping
March 29th, 2008Back yard landscaping is an exciting hobby for many people. You can make any backyard an enjoyable and relaxing getaway for the whole family. This can be your place for peace and quite or maybe a fun spot to enjoy with the kids after a long day. No matter what you use your […]
Are You in the Zone? How to Choose Hedges for your Neck of the Woods
March 28th, 2008When you are deciding what plants to choose for your hedge, you need to be sure the plants you choose will grow well in your planting zone. What is a planting zone?
The country is divided into different growth zones to allow you to choose the flowers, plants, and vegetables, which will grow best […]
All Grasses Are Not Created Equal How to Know which Grass is
March 28th, 2008There are many types of grasses used for green lawns; do you know which grass is best for your lawn? The key to great looking green lawn is lawn fertilizers and weed control as well as using the right type of grass seed. Most lawns are made up of many different types of […]