February 28, 2007

Look to the Ocean for Landscaping Rocks

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There are many reasons why homeowners might want to incorporate landscaping rocks into their home.

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May 18, 2007

Growing Moss on Rocks and Stone

Everyone wants the look of a mature, weathered garden. A quick trick for getting that look in a rock garden is to cultivate moss on the rocks themselves. …

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March 7, 2007

Bubble Rocks in Washoe

Here is an in-progress view of a ‘bubble rock’ system we installed at the Washoe House. It was a sunny day, great for taking the shot and I have meant to include it here long bfore now. Unfortunately, the picture is somewhat flawed, …

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March 31, 2007

Rock Gardening

Still Life for Gardening. Yup, these are the essentials for a bit of yardwork. Though it appears to the naked eye that my yard is a stretch of lawn surrounded by rocks, therein lies the problems. WEEDS! In and around and under the rocks …

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April 22, 2007

Edging for Ease and Looks

Edges don't always have to be cuts in the soil. Sometimes it's easier to maintain if you use an edging material. This gardener solved 2 problems by using the rocks she dug out of the soil to create her edge.

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May 8, 2007

Let's see now… what's new in the garden…

Garden notes to myself… Early May:. I planted okra (Annie Oakley from Pinetree) this weekend (5/6); The New Zealand Spinach is finally up. That's nearly a month to germinate! Two words: Chard ROCKS. Plant more of it next year — it's

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March 20, 2007

Gardening Chores

I spent most of yesterday outside. Here's a list of what I accomplished: Chopped/pulled a huge amount of weeds (they are so pervasive) in flower beds Dug up a new flower bed and lined it with rocks Planted new camellias on each side of …

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April 6, 2007

All the Dirt on Gardening

Gardening is exercise, soil chemistry, flower colors, rocks, shade, heat, bugs, growing healthy food. Most of us who love the work of it have no idea what drives us. Link TextAll the Dirt on Gardening is where I write about plants,and …

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March 1, 2007

Q&A: Rock Mulch vs. Organic Mulch

Question: I am converting a large portion of my yard from lawn to gardens and plan to plant various shrubs and trees in it, as well as a few perennials. Which is better, mulching with rocks or with an organic mulch like bark chips?

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May 8, 2007

Tip: Earwig Control

Earwigs are 3/4-inch long, reddish brown, night-feeding insects with a pointed "forceps-like" tail that feed on plant leaves and stems. To stop them, remove dark, damp hiding places such as boards, rocks, mulch, and weeds.

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