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Gardening: Looking to add a tall natural shrub/plant that deer won't eat...any suggestions?

Douglas Hunt on Apr 20, 2012

Grasses are a indeed a good choice for deer resistance. But most ornamental grasses need to be ...»
cut back in late winter/early spring, so you will not have any screening until they grow back. Most pines and spruces are good choices. For a particularly elegant option, take a look at the Japanese umbrella pine, Sciadopitys verticillata.

Gardening: Best time of day or weather to spray weed control like Round up or Weed B Gon.

I remember someone mentioning there was a better time to spray so that the green leaves absorb the liquid but I cannot seem to find it in the archives.

Candy J on Apr 20, 2012

How would it work on my mulch? Now I have dang grass and weeds growing thru my mulch.

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Landscape Curbing job me and my crew completed in Cumming, GA.

Flagstone with dark brown

Flowerscapes Garden Desig... on Apr 18, 2012

Very nice. I'll keep this in mind for myclients.

Gardening: What is the best price per square foot to have lawn killed, then removed, and then sodded with floratam? Thanks

Lynn C. on Apr 15, 2012

Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.

The beginning of getting a yard in shape!

When we moved into our house 3 years ago the banks were caving in because the seller had sprayed everything, leaving nothing but death...we started by planting forsythia, then I kept ...»

Wendy B on Apr 12, 2012

Oh how I'd love to do that! We will add a pathway and some steps coming down...but I highly ...»
doubt we can afford the flagstone...thinking for now it will just be wood and mulch. This is going to be a process over time though. I will have paths and ponds and lots of mulch this year...maybe next year we will get to add things like flagstone pathways!

Gardening: Aerating the lawn - DIY or pro? and when?

Hey, I bought my house three and a half years ago, and I haven't had the lawn aerated. I think it's due, but I know I'm early, but I'm just trying to get opinions on the best time to ...»

Garden Inspire on Apr 12, 2012

Steve, ...»

Aerating is best done in the fall but since it hasn't been done it awhile you could do ahead and then aerate again this fall. After aerating I like to add compost - it works its way into the holes and improves your soil.
It is not difficult to use your self. Make sure your are going deep enough and avoid things like underground sprinkler pipe.
You will be able to tell once you get to the rental shop whether it will fit. If not, you may want to consider asking a neighbor to help pick it up and split the time with them. You may want to do that anyway to save you both money.

A few photos of a recent installation. No more grass, but a nice stone patio, hot tub, and new plantings.

Just sharing a few photos of a recent installation. We will finish it up in about a month when we install the perennials and groundcovers. Although the weather is quite warm, we prefer ...»

Sherrie S on Apr 09, 2012

Southern Trillium - that's even more to like.

Gardening: Can anyone recommend a landscape company ? I live in Woodstock, GA

Just purchased a 17 yr old home about 6 months ago and the landscaping has been neglected for a long time. Also there is an erosion problem on the side of the house. I contacted a ...»

Adam A on Apr 06, 2012

Hi Lynn, I am the owner of Landscape Studio. Feel free to check out our website and you ...»
think we are a good fit for you please call me. I would love to talk to you about your home and landscape. If you aren't sure If we are a good fit call me anyway and I will help with any information I am able. Landscapestudiogroup.com 404-556-8691

Gardening: Has anyone ever used golf course quality artificial turf? I want to use it in my yard but it seems very expensive.

Outdoor Living: Can i landscape all around my patio? Does there need to be a way of getting off the patio to get into the yard?

Phil T on Apr 04, 2012

Only you can answer that question. Do YOU want a way to get to the yard? I think it would make ...»
sense.

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