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Xeriscaping. The Hot New Trend in Landscaping
The landscaping technique of xeriscaping has become more and more popular as people grow more aware of the environment and seek ways to keep it healthy. This type of gardening uses very little water and utilizes plants that can thrive in drought conditions. What is Xeriscaping? The word comes from Greek word xeros, which means…
Dirt vs Soil vs Topsoil: Is There A Difference?
If you are not a gardener or landscaper, then you might not know that there is a difference between topsoil, soil and dirt. The former two can support plant growth, but the latter cannot support plant growth. That’s quite useful for people who would like to make their own garden or are trying to landscape…
It’s Bare Root Season. Simple Steps on Planting Bare Root Trees
Later winter and early spring are the ideal times for Oregonians to plant bare root trees. Planting them now gives them time to acclimate to your garden or lawn without the stress of very cold or very hot weather. March is a great time to plant bare root fruit trees, berries, and ornamental trees and…
Using Compost as a Soil Additive to Improve Your Garden
Compost is an excellent and inexpensive source of nutrition for any garden. Some people think mulch and compost are interchangeable, but the latter is always organic material that breaks down through the action of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Mulch can be made of materials as varied as newspaper, fruits and vegetable peels, coffee and even…
It’s Time to Start Your Spring Planting
Even though it may be a little chilly outside still, spring is still in the offing. The ground is thawing out, the temperatures are warming up, and the sun is lingering a bit longer each day. It’s is time to think of spring planting. Spring planting includes the plants that you start both indoors and…
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