Low Maintenance Gardens

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Conifers: Using Their Gift of Year-roud Beauty

Conifers are a large group of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped leaves (i.e. pines) or scalelike leaves (i.e. junipers), primitive flowers and seed-bearing cones.

Groundcovers for Dry, Moist and Full Sun Conditions

Consider sun, shade, and moisture conditions when choosing the right groundcovers for your landscape.

Permaculture: Another Way to Garden

A description of a permaculture garden and its uses.

Planting a Prairie Garden

Prairie plants are tough. They survive periods of drought and harsh winters…Prairie landscapes are easy to recreate and need little special care…

Planting Success in Low Maintenance Situations

Landscape a vacation home where plants do not receive much care to help them get established.

Planting Those Really Hot Spots

Suggestions on planting in the harshest hot areas of your lawn or garden.

Plants for Dry Shade

Suggestions for groundcovers that can be planted in dry, shady areas.

Plants for Those Hot, Sunny Places

What do you plant against a hot southern wall or in a sunny bed…a list of heat-loving plants

Xeriscaping vs "Zero"scaping, Part I: Keeping you Cool with Water Thrifty Landscaping

Remember, just say no to “zeroscapes.” Take pride in your landscape while enjoying its many benefits. Make xeriscaping your gardening mantra.

Xeriscaping vs "Zero"scaping, Part II: Getting started on you new Xeriscape

Please, resist with all your might, the urge to simply rip out the thirsty grass and replace it with gravel. Take a deep breathe and repeat several times; “I will not zero-scape, I will not zero-scape.”