Conservatories and windowsills are good sites for growing vegetables. Put heavy containers on the floor or a firm support. Some vegetable plants, including trailing species, are suitable for growing in hanging baskets fitted with integral drip trays. Mushrooms are straightforward if you have space...

Decorative gravel is becoming the green, sustainable alternative to lawn. It’s also a useful problem solver for dozens of scenarios in the ordinary landscape. In some regions such as the Southwest, it’s long been in use for surfacing open spaces in sparsely planted desert gardens. In the...

Deer are primarily a problem in rural areas or near forest preserves. Squirrels, on the other hand, can be a problem in the city, suburbs, or the country. They have adapted to city life very well, and can be a major annoyance in terms of grass and lawn care. They will dig up your bulbs, eat all the...

Greenhouses are available in all sizes, shapes and degrees of strength. They can be bought in unassembled packages, assembled on site and ready to set on foundations, or custom designed for a specific need. Most greenhouse structures fall into three types. The attached lean-to greenhouse has one sidewall...

Many pond owners enjoy the beauty and interest their pond adds to their home landscape—not to mention the relaxing, soothing sounds of any stream or waterfall features. Add to it all an extra benefit—owning a pond is good for the environment—in several ways. Here are 5 of them. 1. Water conservation Lawns...

Swales mitigate stormwater runoff. Swales are way easier than catching rain in a tank or barrel. Swales are more efficient than tanks or barrels. Swales build self-sustaining ecosystems. Let’s elaborate on each of those points. 1. SWALES MITIGATE STORMWATER RUNOFF. Stormwater runoff is a huge problem...

ARS LANDSCAPE MATERIALS AND SUPPLY Denver, Colorado ——————————————————————- Pre-Winter Lawn Mowing The most important tip is the need to mow your lawn short for the winter,...

ARS LANDSCAPE MATERIALS AND SUPPLY ——————————————————————- Don’t forget hardscape areas are just as important as soft landscaping: Landscaping can be broken into two...

ARS LANDSCAPE MATERIALS AND SUPPLY ——————————————————————- Mulch: Colored Red Mulch, Colored Brown Mulch, Colored Gold Mulch, Cedar Mulch and City Mulch. Stone: 1.5 inch...

ARS LANDSCAPE MATERIALS AND SUPPLY ——————————————————————- Some Tips on Winterizing your Greenhouse Check that the structure is airtight. Special attention should be...