Articles tagged with: Landscape Design and Installation
Bee Friendly Plants…Russian Sage
Note: I just returned from an extended vacation. As I was reviewing this blog, my last post reminded me what a remarkable stretch of weather we’ve just come through. The balance of the summer should be very interesting from a plant perspective. For the immediate future, don’t assume your landscape does not need water […]
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Don’t forget the trees when caring for bees
Concerns (very valid) over the declining numbers of bees seem to be creating an increasing interest from gardeners in planting species that attract and support pollinators. This is an encouraging development for at least three reasons: One, it’s a good plan and the pollinators will indeed benefit. Two is diversity in the landscape, as in […]
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A bit more about ornamental grasses
I need to follow up with one more point about an ornamental grasses while it is fresh on our minds-assuming you read my last post. Mexican Feather Grass, Stipa tenuissima, (commonly called stipa or needle grass) does not have to be cut back like most other species. Now, If you cut it back based on my previous […]
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