Principles of Xeriscape 7: Maintenance – with Craig Miller
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Maintaining the landscape is key, even in a xeriscape. Pruning, occasional weeding and pest management, checking watering systems, and adjusting automatic irrigation systems as the seasons change will be needed. […]
Principles of Xeriscape 3 & 4: Turf & Plant Selection – with Craig Miller
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The most controversial and misunderstood of the xeriscape principles is the concept of appropriate turf. Turf grasses have a place in the landscape, even in a xeriscape. We will provide […]
Principles of Xeriscape 1: Design – with Craig Miller
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Xeriscaping offers a way to have beautiful, livable landscapes without excess water use. All good xeriscapes begin with a good design. Learn the basics of xeric yard and garden design […]
The Basics of Xeriscape with Craig Miller
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Xeriscape is not rocks and cactus but a colorful, lower maintenance alternative to water hungry landscapes. Learn the Seven Principles of Xeriscape, and take away some great ideas for retrofitting […]
Are your trees and shrubs trying to tell telling you something?
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Like most gardeners, I’m convinced that Mother Nature enjoys playing tricks on us. For example, take all the rain we got this past spring. While we had to show a […]
We may love our shirt-sleeve weather, but our plants don’t!
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If you value your landscape, listen up! It’s time to grab the buckets and hoses! You’ve heard me talk about the importance of winter watering. But if you’ve tuned out […]
Give Your Plants Some Mid-Summer Love to Further Your Gardening Buck
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Want to get the most bang out of your gardening buck? Then give your plants some simple mid-summer love! With a little luck, our flowers and veggie gardens are coming into […]