By Heidi Braley
Planning a practical and beautiful landscape in front of your home takes some thought. Figure out where the sun shines the most and where you want the back and front to be. Look at other people's landscapes and jot down what you like. Don't be afraid to make changes every year. If you want to plant in the shade, there are several varieties that grow beautifully without sun. The hostas...
By Bambi Turner
Lawn care companies are one of the easiest types of businesses for new entrepreneurs. This is due to the fact that very little money or experience is needed up front, as well as to the relatively low barriers for those wishing to enter this market. All that is needed is a few simple tools, a bit of a green thumb and a willingness to talk to potential customers. You will need to then sell them...
By Lesley Barker
Camellias are flowering shrubs with large waxy whitish blossoms that range from two to seven inches in diameter. Tender broad-leafed plants related to the tea family, camellias have shallow roots. They like well drained acidic rich soil. Pruning these shrubs keeps them looking groomed and maintains the health of the plant. Cut back one third of the height of the camellia bush right after you...
By Nellie Day
Like many plants, hydrangeas need special care to prevent them from dying in the winter. Insulating the plant from common winter conditions of rain, snow and wind can preserve the plant until warmer temperatures return and the plant has the opportunity to bloom again. Just be sure that you don't wrap it too tightly or forget about the salt and snow that can collect during winter and harm...
By Barb Nefer
Pest control jobs in Florida are plentiful because the state has many problems with household and landscape pests. Those who wish to work in the pest control industry in Florida must meet certain qualifications. When they do, they can generally find steady work with a national or local company because pests are so predominant in Florida and there is always a need for professionals to eradicate...
By N/A
Not everyone wants to tend flower beds or disrupt the look of their landscape with plants. If you prefer trees to flowers, you can still have a beautifully landscaped yard that is low maintenance and one that improves from year to year as your trees mature. Depending upon your soil, property features and your intended design, a few well-placed trees will increase your property value and offer...
By Lesley Barker
Moss is a type of green plant that grows in shady moist areas which is why we generally expect to find it growing in the woods. If moss becomes established on a lawn, however, it is very difficult to get rid of. Chemical treatments do not work well and also tend to destroy the grass as well. So, if your lawn has patches of unwanted moss, the best thing for you to do is change the conditions that...
By Lacy Enderson
Everyone appreciates a green lawn, but growing green grass is not always easy. Applying large amounts of chemical fertilizers seems like the right answer, because the grass will turn green quick, but it's only temporary. The fertilizers act as a jump start like sugar to the body. The grass will turn green fast, but will weaken as a result, causing the grass to wither in harsh conditions....