Articles related to "Low Maintenance"
Avoiding Deadheading
Planning is the key to cutting down on your deadheading chores. Find out which shrubs, perennials, and annuals you should choose if you're interested in a low-maintenance garden.
avoiding deadheading • low-maintenance gardening • low-maintenance plants • delphiniums • lupins
Planning is the key to cutting down on your deadheading chores. Find out which shrubs, perennials, and annuals you should choose if you're interested in a low-maintenance garden.
avoiding deadheading • low-maintenance gardening • low-maintenance plants • delphiniums • lupins
Lawn Maintenance Solutions for Creaky Gardeners
Experts claim that the largest percentage of garden energy is expended on maintaining the lawn. Yet few people are willing to forego that bright carpet of greenery. Here are a few ways to keep it, but cut down on the upkeep.
groundcovers • groundcover • lawn • mowing • mowing strips
Experts claim that the largest percentage of garden energy is expended on maintaining the lawn. Yet few people are willing to forego that bright carpet of greenery. Here are a few ways to keep it, but cut down on the upkeep.
groundcovers • groundcover • lawn • mowing • mowing strips
Low Maintenance Garden Plants
Everyone wants foundation landscapes that look great, but not everyone wants to spend hours in the garden each week. These plants are easy keepers that look great!
foundation plants • low fuss plants • easy to care for plants • low maintenance plants • foundation plantings
Everyone wants foundation landscapes that look great, but not everyone wants to spend hours in the garden each week. These plants are easy keepers that look great!
foundation plants • low fuss plants • easy to care for plants • low maintenance plants • foundation plantings
Low Maintenance Gardening
Creating a garden that looks good without demanding too much from the gardener.
Creating a garden that looks good without demanding too much from the gardener.
Low Maintenance Gardening, Rockies Style - Part 1
Part 1 in a three part series discussing the how to's of low maintenance gardening in the Rockies, climate zones 1 to 5.
gardening • gardening community • gardener • garden • backyard gardening
Part 1 in a three part series discussing the how to's of low maintenance gardening in the Rockies, climate zones 1 to 5.
gardening • gardening community • gardener • garden • backyard gardening
Low Maintenance Roses
Many gardeners shy away from planting roses due to their high maintenance nature - read on.
low maintenance roses • beautiful roses • long blooming roses • easy care plants • easy to grow roses
Many gardeners shy away from planting roses due to their high maintenance nature - read on.
low maintenance roses • beautiful roses • long blooming roses • easy care plants • easy to grow roses
Low-maintenance garden ideas
If a low-maintenance garden appeals to you, here are a few design ideas that look great while requiring little care from busy gardeners.
"low-maintenance" • garden design • "lorraine flanigan" • gardening • gardens
If a low-maintenance garden appeals to you, here are a few design ideas that look great while requiring little care from busy gardeners.
"low-maintenance" • garden design • "lorraine flanigan" • gardening • gardens
Rosemary-Part I
This is the first article in a three-part series on growing rosemary.
rosemary • topiary • overwintering • xeriscapes • low maintenance landscape
This is the first article in a three-part series on growing rosemary.
rosemary • topiary • overwintering • xeriscapes • low maintenance landscape
Save Money and Buy Low Maintenance Clothes
You spend enough on clothes. You don't want to add to your bill by having to cart your shirts to the dry cleaner and invest in an iron to keep them wrinkle-free.
how to buy low maintenance clothes • save money on dry cleaning • no iron shirts • easy care fabrics • dry cleaning coupons
You spend enough on clothes. You don't want to add to your bill by having to cart your shirts to the dry cleaner and invest in an iron to keep them wrinkle-free.
how to buy low maintenance clothes • save money on dry cleaning • no iron shirts • easy care fabrics • dry cleaning coupons
Stuffed Topiaries--A Low Maintenance Method
A low maintenance stuffed topiary for hot, dry summers.
topiary • topiaries • stuffed animal-shaped topiaries
A low maintenance stuffed topiary for hot, dry summers.
topiary • topiaries • stuffed animal-shaped topiaries
To Mulch is Divine - Part 3 of Low Maintenance Gardening
'To Mulch is Divine' Part 3 of- Low Maintenance Gardening; Rockies Style Highlighting the practice and benifits of mulching especially as it pertains to gardening in colder climates.
gardening technique • garden • weed control • roses • mulch
'To Mulch is Divine' Part 3 of- Low Maintenance Gardening; Rockies Style Highlighting the practice and benifits of mulching especially as it pertains to gardening in colder climates.
gardening technique • garden • weed control • roses • mulch
Xeriscape(TM) Gardening Conservation Programs
The cities of Denver CO and Albuquerque NM have started water conservation programs which encourage homeowners to have lush garden landscapes with less water in Xeriscapes(TM). The seven parts of Albuquerque's Xeriscape program are briefly described.
xeriscape(tm) • xeric • dry landscaping • low-maintenance lawns • low-maintenance gardens
The cities of Denver CO and Albuquerque NM have started water conservation programs which encourage homeowners to have lush garden landscapes with less water in Xeriscapes(TM). The seven parts of Albuquerque's Xeriscape program are briefly described.
xeriscape(tm) • xeric • dry landscaping • low-maintenance lawns • low-maintenance gardens
Eight Easy Perennials
Design a perennial flower garden with these easy to grow perennials: widely adapted, easy to grow in a sunny garden, long lived flowers, and they look beautiful, too.
low maintenance perennial flower • beginner perennial flower garden • easy perennial • start perennial flower garden • low maintenance flower
Design a perennial flower garden with these easy to grow perennials: widely adapted, easy to grow in a sunny garden, long lived flowers, and they look beautiful, too.
low maintenance perennial flower • beginner perennial flower garden • easy perennial • start perennial flower garden • low maintenance flower
Types of Sod
Different grasses perform well in different climates. Kentucky blugrass and fescues work well in northern climates, while bermuda and centipede are found in the south.
sod types • kinds of grass • sod lawn • kentucky bluegrass • bermuda
Different grasses perform well in different climates. Kentucky blugrass and fescues work well in northern climates, while bermuda and centipede are found in the south.
sod types • kinds of grass • sod lawn • kentucky bluegrass • bermuda
Abyssinian Cats
Learn more about the Abyssinian, affectionately called the Aby, an ancient and wild-looking cat that places 5th on the most popular breed of cat list.
abyssinian • short haired cats • breeds • active cats • playful cat breeds
Learn more about the Abyssinian, affectionately called the Aby, an ancient and wild-looking cat that places 5th on the most popular breed of cat list.
abyssinian • short haired cats • breeds • active cats • playful cat breeds
Birman Cats
The beautiful and lovable Birman is 7th on the list of most popular cat breeds. If you love a constant companion, the Birman might be the cat for you!
birman • birman cats • most popular breeds • playful cat breeds • birman cat temperament
The beautiful and lovable Birman is 7th on the list of most popular cat breeds. If you love a constant companion, the Birman might be the cat for you!
birman • birman cats • most popular breeds • playful cat breeds • birman cat temperament
Choose From Many Types of Coleus
Choose the type of coleus that will thrive in part shade or part sun. Whether called Solenostemon or coleus, these plants grow easily indoors or outside in gardens.
types of coleus for sun • types of coleus for shade • low maintenance plants • what are coleus • black dragon coleus
Choose the type of coleus that will thrive in part shade or part sun. Whether called Solenostemon or coleus, these plants grow easily indoors or outside in gardens.
types of coleus for sun • types of coleus for shade • low maintenance plants • what are coleus • black dragon coleus
Cutting Down on Your Watering Chores
Are you a summer garden-slave, endlessly watering your garden? Cut down on your watering chores, and spend time enjoying your garden rather than lugging water out to it.
cutting down on watering • low-maintenance gardening • underground sprinkler systems • xeriscaping • drought-resistant plants
Are you a summer garden-slave, endlessly watering your garden? Cut down on your watering chores, and spend time enjoying your garden rather than lugging water out to it.
cutting down on watering • low-maintenance gardening • underground sprinkler systems • xeriscaping • drought-resistant plants
Easy Care Gardens for Gardeners of All Ages
Our priorities and interests change as we age. Yet, most people want to continue gardening as they grow older. With the right garden plan and proper gardening tools, we can progress from middle age to our senior years without giving up gardening.
easy care gardens • care-free perennials • low maintenance plants • drought resistant plants • raised beds
Our priorities and interests change as we age. Yet, most people want to continue gardening as they grow older. With the right garden plan and proper gardening tools, we can progress from middle age to our senior years without giving up gardening.
easy care gardens • care-free perennials • low maintenance plants • drought resistant plants • raised beds
Easy Care Perennials for Hot Sun
Every garden has a difficult hot sunny spot where most flowers fail. Plant some or all of these proven hardy perennial performers in your flower garden this summer.
flowers for hot sun • flower gardening • easy perennials • low maintenance flowers • perennial flowers
Every garden has a difficult hot sunny spot where most flowers fail. Plant some or all of these proven hardy perennial performers in your flower garden this summer.
flowers for hot sun • flower gardening • easy perennials • low maintenance flowers • perennial flowers
Easy Keepers for Summer Gardens
Great performers for the summer garden. Everyone needs some dependable "easy keepers" and these plants selected among flowers, shrubs and trees have worked for me year after year. Maybe they'll work for you, too.
summer garden • flower • flowers • hummingbird • butterfly
Great performers for the summer garden. Everyone needs some dependable "easy keepers" and these plants selected among flowers, shrubs and trees have worked for me year after year. Maybe they'll work for you, too.
summer garden • flower • flowers • hummingbird • butterfly
Exotic Cats
Learn more about the Exotic, affectionately termed the Lazy Man's Persian, 3rd on the most popular breeds of cat list.
exotic • persian exotic • short haired persian • most popular cat breeds • exotic cat temperament
Learn more about the Exotic, affectionately termed the Lazy Man's Persian, 3rd on the most popular breeds of cat list.
exotic • persian exotic • short haired persian • most popular cat breeds • exotic cat temperament
HELPFUL HINTS ON CHOOSING HERBS
A new gardening season will begin soon. Here are some helpful hints on choosing herbs for your garden.
herbs • garden beds • garden borders • low-maintenance plants • easy-care plants
A new gardening season will begin soon. Here are some helpful hints on choosing herbs for your garden.
herbs • garden beds • garden borders • low-maintenance plants • easy-care plants
How to Grow Coleus Plants
Learn how to grow coleus as a houseplant or in summer garden beds. Coleus are tropical, low maintenance foliage plants, a good choice for any gardener.
growing coleus • coleus plants • what are some low maintenance houseplants • summer bedding plants • planting coleus
Learn how to grow coleus as a houseplant or in summer garden beds. Coleus are tropical, low maintenance foliage plants, a good choice for any gardener.
growing coleus • coleus plants • what are some low maintenance houseplants • summer bedding plants • planting coleus
How To Use Beardless Iris
Beardless irises are easy to use. Species like the Siberian iris and Louisiana iris are excellent low maintenance plants for the perennial plant gardener.
using beardless iris • low maintenance plants • easy perennial plants • water gardens • louisiana iris
Beardless irises are easy to use. Species like the Siberian iris and Louisiana iris are excellent low maintenance plants for the perennial plant gardener.
using beardless iris • low maintenance plants • easy perennial plants • water gardens • louisiana iris
Kalanchoe Plant Care
Kalanchoes have long-lasting blooms and don't like too much sun or too much water, making them perfect, easy-care indoor plants.
kalanchoe • kalanchoe care • kalanchoe watering • kalanchoe sun • kalanchoe light
Kalanchoes have long-lasting blooms and don't like too much sun or too much water, making them perfect, easy-care indoor plants.
kalanchoe • kalanchoe care • kalanchoe watering • kalanchoe sun • kalanchoe light
Learn How To Grow Veronicas
Veronica is an easy to grow perennial plant. Commonly known as speedwell, veronica will grow in butterfly and cutting gardens where their upright spires will be enjoyed.
how to grow veronica • plant speedwell • what are some low maintenance plants • plants for butterfly gardens • plants for cutting gardens
Veronica is an easy to grow perennial plant. Commonly known as speedwell, veronica will grow in butterfly and cutting gardens where their upright spires will be enjoyed.
how to grow veronica • plant speedwell • what are some low maintenance plants • plants for butterfly gardens • plants for cutting gardens
Naked Ladies - Planting Belladona Lilies in Your Garden
How to grow belladonna lilies, also known as "naked ladies"
belladonna lilies • amaryllis belladonna • bulb flowers • drought-tolerant flowers • low-maintenance flowers
How to grow belladonna lilies, also known as "naked ladies"
belladonna lilies • amaryllis belladonna • bulb flowers • drought-tolerant flowers • low-maintenance flowers
Oriental Cats
The Oriental isn't a specific breed of cat, but rather a group of cats with the shape of the Siamese and an incredible array of color patterns.
oriental • oriental cats • active cats • playful cat breeds • oriental cat temperament
The Oriental isn't a specific breed of cat, but rather a group of cats with the shape of the Siamese and an incredible array of color patterns.
oriental • oriental cats • active cats • playful cat breeds • oriental cat temperament
Ornamental Grasses
Discover 4 fabulous ornamental grasses to grow in key areas of the garden, creating striking contrasts of color and shape. Plus tips for where to plant for best effects.
colored ornamental grasses • low maintenance plants • drought resistant plants • container plants • pink muhly grass
Discover 4 fabulous ornamental grasses to grow in key areas of the garden, creating striking contrasts of color and shape. Plus tips for where to plant for best effects.
colored ornamental grasses • low maintenance plants • drought resistant plants • container plants • pink muhly grass
Planting A Rain Garden
Planting a rain garden is a great family project. Choose from a list of deep rooted plants that can attract butterflies or birds and becomes a low maintenance garden.
rain gardens • deep rooted plants • family project • low maintenance gardens • 10
Planting a rain garden is a great family project. Choose from a list of deep rooted plants that can attract butterflies or birds and becomes a low maintenance garden.
rain gardens • deep rooted plants • family project • low maintenance gardens • 10
Putting the Lawn to Bed
What should we do to prepare our lawns for the winter? That depends on what kind of lawn you have.
grass • lawn • high maintenance • low maintenance • fall fertilization
What should we do to prepare our lawns for the winter? That depends on what kind of lawn you have.
grass • lawn • high maintenance • low maintenance • fall fertilization
Ragdoll Cats
Sixth most popular breed of cat, Ragdolls are a large, easy to care for, placid feline with a non-aggressive personality.
ragdoll • ragdoll cats • docile cats • playful cat breeds • ragdoll cat temperament
Sixth most popular breed of cat, Ragdolls are a large, easy to care for, placid feline with a non-aggressive personality.
ragdoll • ragdoll cats • docile cats • playful cat breeds • ragdoll cat temperament
Siamese Cats
One of the most ancient of cat breeds and 4th on the most popular breeds of cat, the Siamese is best known for its inquisitive nature.
siamese • short haired cats • cat breeds • siamese cat temperament • siamese cat personality
One of the most ancient of cat breeds and 4th on the most popular breeds of cat, the Siamese is best known for its inquisitive nature.
siamese • short haired cats • cat breeds • siamese cat temperament • siamese cat personality
Simplify Your Garden with Shrubs
Simplifying the planting scheme means reducing the number of different plants with different cultural requirements that you need to keep track of. One way to do that is to plant mixed borders that incorporate easy to maintain shrubs and trees.
shrubs • low-maintenance • gardening • dwarf conifers • japanese maples
Simplifying the planting scheme means reducing the number of different plants with different cultural requirements that you need to keep track of. One way to do that is to plant mixed borders that incorporate easy to maintain shrubs and trees.
shrubs • low-maintenance • gardening • dwarf conifers • japanese maples
Tonkinese Cats
The Tonkinese breed has its controversies as well as its fans, who are obviously the majority since this breed places in the Top 10!
tonkinese • tonkinese cats • smart cats • intelligent cat breeds • tonkinese cat temperament
The Tonkinese breed has its controversies as well as its fans, who are obviously the majority since this breed places in the Top 10!
tonkinese • tonkinese cats • smart cats • intelligent cat breeds • tonkinese cat temperament
Up my garden path
A few observations on building garden paths.
paths • garden paths • cement • bark • aesthetically pleasing
A few observations on building garden paths.
paths • garden paths • cement • bark • aesthetically pleasing
American Bobtail Cats
American bred, the Bobtail is sure to win you over and become a true companion to your family. And who can resist that adorable tail?
american bobtail cats • dog-like cat breeds • active cats • cats with bobbed tails • american bobtail cat temperament
American bred, the Bobtail is sure to win you over and become a true companion to your family. And who can resist that adorable tail?
american bobtail cats • dog-like cat breeds • active cats • cats with bobbed tails • american bobtail cat temperament
American Curl Cats
The American Curl may very well be on the Top 10 list of favorite breeds before we know it. Their adorable ears and fantastic personality make them simply irresistible!
american curl cats • american curl • playful cat breeds • american curl cat temperament • american curl cat personality
The American Curl may very well be on the Top 10 list of favorite breeds before we know it. Their adorable ears and fantastic personality make them simply irresistible!
american curl cats • american curl • playful cat breeds • american curl cat temperament • american curl cat personality
American Shorthair Cats
Ninth on the list of most popular feline breeds, the American Shorthair is sure to win your heart with their sweet expression and complete devotion!
american shorthair • american shorthair cats • cats that play fetch • playful cat breeds • american shorthair cat temperament
Ninth on the list of most popular feline breeds, the American Shorthair is sure to win your heart with their sweet expression and complete devotion!
american shorthair • american shorthair cats • cats that play fetch • playful cat breeds • american shorthair cat temperament
American Wirehair Cats
Best known for its wiry, springy fur, the American Wirehair is also treasured for its loving temperament.
american wirehair • wire haired cats • short haired cats • american wirehair cat temperament • american wirehair cat history
Best known for its wiry, springy fur, the American Wirehair is also treasured for its loving temperament.
american wirehair • wire haired cats • short haired cats • american wirehair cat temperament • american wirehair cat history
EASY CARE GARDENS WITH HERBS
To keep gardening chores to a minimum, easy care gardens are needed. Start with herbs and other low-maintenance plants.
care free gardens • low maintenance gardens • easy care gardens • care free plants • easy care plants
To keep gardening chores to a minimum, easy care gardens are needed. Start with herbs and other low-maintenance plants.
care free gardens • low maintenance gardens • easy care gardens • care free plants • easy care plants
Florida Beauties
Spring flowers blooming in Florida yards can create a fresh, energetic garden with little maintenance and low watering needs.
florida • drought tolerant • spring • summer • beautiful
Spring flowers blooming in Florida yards can create a fresh, energetic garden with little maintenance and low watering needs.
florida • drought tolerant • spring • summer • beautiful
Graham's "Paradise" Tour
A tiny bit of paradise in England
gardening • england • english gardens • garden • alder tree
A tiny bit of paradise in England
gardening • england • english gardens • garden • alder tree
How to Design a Japanese Garden
The Japanese have developed their gardens into an art-form. Over time, westerners have borrowed these methods and expanded landscape possibilities.
japanese garden design • japanese landscape • plants for the japanese garden • how to design a japanese garden • designing a japanese garden
The Japanese have developed their gardens into an art-form. Over time, westerners have borrowed these methods and expanded landscape possibilities.
japanese garden design • japanese landscape • plants for the japanese garden • how to design a japanese garden • designing a japanese garden
Maine Coon Cats
Learn more about one of the largest breeds of domestic cat, if not the largest, and second on the list of most popular breeds of cat.
maine coon • most popular cat breeds • choosing the perfect kitten • calm cats • maine coon cat temperament
Learn more about one of the largest breeds of domestic cat, if not the largest, and second on the list of most popular breeds of cat.
maine coon • most popular cat breeds • choosing the perfect kitten • calm cats • maine coon cat temperament
Part 2 - Go Wild
Part 2 of Low Maintenance Gardening: Rockies Style - Go Wild! An article on landscapes that thrive on human neglect.
gardening • natural flora • landscape • indigenous • low maintenance
Part 2 of Low Maintenance Gardening: Rockies Style - Go Wild! An article on landscapes that thrive on human neglect.
gardening • natural flora • landscape • indigenous • low maintenance
Part 4: How Mulch Work Do You Want To Do In Your Garden?
Deciding on what kind of mulch is best for your yard? Is organic or non-organic better? Which one is better for your landscape? Ever wonder if mulch attracts termites?
mulch • termites • landscaping • gardening projects • pine bark
Deciding on what kind of mulch is best for your yard? Is organic or non-organic better? Which one is better for your landscape? Ever wonder if mulch attracts termites?
mulch • termites • landscaping • gardening projects • pine bark
Peonies are Legacy Plants
The garden shouldn't be skipped when looking for treasures to share with your children. Peonies are perfect plants to share with future generations.
peony • legacy plant • susan mertz • plants • sarah bernhardt peony
The garden shouldn't be skipped when looking for treasures to share with your children. Peonies are perfect plants to share with future generations.
peony • legacy plant • susan mertz • plants • sarah bernhardt peony
Perennials: Design to Impress
Design with big, easy perennials: eye catching, attention grabbing plants that bring excitement to the flower bed or mixed border. Special plants that say "Look at Me!"
perennial garden design • big perennial flowers • large size perennial flowers • tall perennial flowers • low maintenance perennial flowers
Design with big, easy perennials: eye catching, attention grabbing plants that bring excitement to the flower bed or mixed border. Special plants that say "Look at Me!"
perennial garden design • big perennial flowers • large size perennial flowers • tall perennial flowers • low maintenance perennial flowers