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Winter Composting
To
compost in the winter, you can build a special insulated compost
can. The can should be located in the same general area as a typical
compost pile--in full sun, away from trees ....continued
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February 15, 2003 |
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 Fall Color
Below is a list of
trees that produce certain colors in the fall. Remember that within
each classification of tree, there are several varieties or cultivars, so
you may want to do a little more research....continued
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January 22, 2003 |
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 Discover Lost
Maples
Lost Maples State Natural Area is a great place to visit during
Fall. It is located in Vanderpool, TX, in the hill country....continued
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January 22, 2003 |
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Find the Perfect Grass
Texans spend more time, energy, effort and dollars on their lawns
than any other landscape aspect. We have extensive information to
assist you in selecting the perfect sod for your lawn
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September 10, 2002 |
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 Corpse
flower spreads its rare reek over California garden
Visitors say
it smells like rotten crabs, eggs left in the sun or road kill. To
greenhouse owners, it’s the sweet smell of success. The world’s
biggest and stinkiest flower is in full, er, bloom in
Southern California
— something that’s happened only about 15 times in the United
States. ....continued
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August 12, 2002
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 Landscaping an Investment?
In a recent
Wall Street Journal article by Lucinda Harper, entitled
“Landscapers Help Spruce Up Main Street,” several revitalization
efforts around the nation were cited where landscape was key to
creating a sense of community and bolstering the local economy.
The city of Valdosta, Georgia, according to Harper, had tried
everything from ....continued
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August 12, 2002
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 Plants Keep
Office Dwellers Healthy
When the air
is too dry, people are susceptible to colds and flu. When
the humidity is too high, people can develop other ailments.
Through their natural processes of transpiration and evaporation,
office plants add moisture to the dry, over-heated air often found
in sealed office environments. ....continued
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August 12, 2002
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 More Economic Benefits of Landscape
The advantages
of a professionally installed and maintained landscape go beyond
“curb appeal” and head straight for the bottom line. A
well-designed landscape invites customers in the door producing
higher occupancy rates, increased rentals and lower vacancies.
However, the savings go beyond ....continued
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August 12, 2002
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 Add
to your landscape to increase butterfly presence
The image of
butterflies flittering from flower to flower can bring a smile to
any gardener’s face. Not only are they beautiful, they are second
in importance only to bees as pollinators ....continued
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August 2, 2002
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 Drought
Tolerant Turf: Fact or Fiction?
Hot and dry. That has been the customary weather report for
the past several summers in Central Texas.
Crisp, brown landscapes only add to the tired, wilted state
of mind that accompanies the daily 100-degree temperatures.
In grueling conditions such as these, is it possible to
possess and maintain a lawn or is that concept purely fiction?....continued
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April 25, 2002
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 Defining
Xeriscaping
During
the 1980's our perceptions about the convenience, use, and value
of water began to change. This was due to drought as well as the
adverse impact on the environment of dams and deep wells. It was
recognized that over 50 percent of the water consumed by the
average household is used for landscaping.….continued
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April 22, 2002
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 Landscaping Raises Home
Prices
Research
shows that the return on your landscape dollars can range between
70 and 200 percent when you sell your home. Investing in a
professionally designed plan that showcases your home can help you
sell more quickly in slow markets and at a high price range in
average to hot markets. Landscaping adds….continued
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March 18, 2002 |
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Deer,
Deer...oh, Dear
...There goes Another Plant
Deer
are a major menace to Hill Country landscapes. Rural landscapes
have the biggest problems, but urban landscapes often are attacked
as well. Deer-resistant plants…continued
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March 18, 2002
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