on Feb 10 in Landscape Design tagged Arborvitae Green Giant Landscape Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscaping with Trees, winter landscaping
by JOEL T. PARKER JR. ASLA RLA LEED AP with 1 comment
This landscape design for trees and shrubs will add contrasting early spring color. This free do-it-yourself tree and shrub landscape design provides a show of spring flowers highlighted by an evergreen backdrop of the Green Giant Arborvitae. This planting can serve as a great focal point or accent piece to any yard I call it the “Flowering Green Giant”
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on Jul 07 in Landscape Design, Tree Pruning tagged Birch, Deer Resistant Trees, Do It Yourself (DIY), Fall Color
by James R. Fazio with 14 comments
Paper Birch and River Birch are some of the most popular landscape trees. These deer resistant trees have gained popularity due their unique bark and great yellow fall color. You may notice that some yards have a single tree birch tree while others have clumps or multiple birch trees. If you enjoy the multi stem look here is how you can do it yourself.
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on May 20 in Landscape Design tagged Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Design, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
by JOEL T. PARKER JR. ASLA RLA LEED AP with 17 comments
The Arbor Day Foundation approached me about designing several plant combinations that their members and fans could use for plantings of aesthetic interest and which provide function in the landscape. During the next few months, I will be sharing information behind these plant combinations and how they can be used as “do it yourself landscape designs.” All of the plant combinations are available online now.
Hedgerow Bird Shelter aka the Bird Magnet
When designing the Hedgerow Bird Shelter plant combination two basic goals were desired. 1) To design a planting which would be attractive to birds by way of food and shelter, and 2) provide visual interest for all seasons.
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on May 13 in Landscape Design tagged Bur Oak, Do It Yourself (DIY), Eastern Redbud, Nature Photographs
by Carrie B with no comments
Nature is a great subject for photos. A few of my thoughts on capturing the beaut
y.
With so many great cameras on the market today, it is getting easier for photographers of all skill levels to shoot amazing photographs. However, having a good camera is only one part of the equation. Here are a few tips and tricks for capturing compelling images of the natural world.
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