Articles related to "Wildscape"



Preparing to Wildscape in Sandy Soils
Wildscaping in any sandy area presents its own set of problems. Here's some soil preparation tips for people in areas that have sandy soils.
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Back to the Land
Turning large plots of land into wildscaped areas is very different than working with a small backyard!
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Bad Kitty!
Cats and lizards and birds, oh My! A wildscaper's strategy to keep them all safe and out of trouble.
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Black and White
The good and the bad of those bicolored critters -- skunks!
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Catnibbling Catnip
Catnip -- it's not just for cats any more! The mint that does bee nectar, nerve tonics, and calms stomachs.
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Fire and Rain
Touring Costa Rica -- a small country that's making a fortune off the idea of returning its land to nature.
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Fire and Rain, Part 3
Wildscaping and Costa Rica -- Rainforest Preserve. Part three of the Costa Rican tour.
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Grackles!
One of the commonest birds around is the grackle. Some grackle facts, and a few tips on getting rid of them.
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Groundcover, Wallcover, Eye-sore cover -- and Bonsai!
From groundcover to bonsai, the versatile ivy offers a variety of options for the wildscaper
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Gumbo Clay Gardening
Heavy clay soils can be a challenge for wildscapers.
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In A Persian Garden
Wildscaping doesn't have to be stuffy -- just look at the Persian designs!
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Leaping Lizards!
Wildscaping away the bugs -- invite in lizards instead!
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Luna Moths
Luna Moths -- A little bit about wildscaping for one of the largest and most beautiful moths of the US and Canada.
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Nuts About Them!
Squirrels -- cute fuzzy critters or darkly devastating little fuzzballs? This week we look at the lighter side of these nutty creatures.
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OH, DEER!
A discussion of one of the biggest garden pests -- deer -- and what to do about them.
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Palms
Palm trees -- often chosens for landscaping in warm areas.
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Planning for the Future
Now that it's autumn, take steps to properly prepare your wildscaped landscape and collect seeds you'll need for spring plantings.
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Planting for the Birds - Sunflowers
Birds, feed, and sunflower seeds
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Spring Things for Birdlings
Springtime (not winter) is the time of year when birds are most in need of human support. Here are three tips to make your feathered friends' lives happier.
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Timely Wildscaping: A Four O'clock Scholar
Wildscaping: recommended plants -- all about the hardy (and timely four o'clock.
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Wild and American - An Introduction to Wildscaping
An Introduction to Wildscaping
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Wildfires and Wildscaping
Wildscaping to fireproof your landscape.
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Bats For Your Belfry
Attracting and housing bats (yes, bats -- the cure-all for those pesky flying, stinging insects around your house and yard).
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Bluesy Blues
Wildscaping with an American plant that's good for you and the wildlife around you -- the incredible, edible blueberry!
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From Us To Them -- and Back Again
Wildscapers also need to be aware of health issues in the animals that visit their areas. Diseases can pass from wildlife to humans and back again, creating problems for both.
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Giving A Flap About Birds
City lights and windows can be dangerous to birds. Here's some simple things to do that make your wildscaped area safer for wildlife.
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New Resolutions
Wildscaping means being involved with your world and your yard -- like doing bird counts at your feeder.
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Of Mallard Wings and Wonderous Things
Wildscaping and wild spaces development and preservation sometimes finds funding in some very odd and interesting ways.
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Pyracantha
Pyracantha is considered one of the best shrubs to plant for wild birds -- but did you know that it makes an excellent espalier and makes a great jelly, too?
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Spring Cleaning for Wild Things
When you're doing your household spring cleaning, don't forget your wildscaped areas! Here's some tips for cleaning up your act!
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Sunny Sunflowers for the Summer Season
Sunflowers brighten any season and are a quick addition to wildscaped landscapes.
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The Big "T"
Can mothers, artists, zombies, haunted houses, and wildscaping mix? Only if there's a big rubber tarantula involved!
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Those Taxing Bloodsuckers
No, not lawyers and the IRS, but mosquitoes! Here's some tips on how to wildscape them out of your life!
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Tiny Wild Gardens
Square foot gardening concepts can work well for the wildscaper.
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Tiny Wild Gardens
Square foot gardening tips can easily be adapted to create small and useful wildscapes.
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Trash Birds
Starlings -- generally considered trash birds, but there are some good points about them.
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Predators
The problem of predators
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Wild Foods -- Fruits and Other Treats
More about specialty feeding -- thistleseed and fruit
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Ecotourism Information Resources
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JUMPIN' JUNIPERS!
Is the juniper the answer to all your wildscaping problems? Probably not, but there's a lot to recommend this overused native plant!
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Fire and Rain, Part II
Costa Rica and Wildscaping and the Volcano lodge at Arenal
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Nuts to Them!
The pesky side of squirrels -- and how to deal with them
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THE COMEBACK TRAIL
Wildscaping for bluebirds -- backyard programs are the key to this bird's recovery in the wild.
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Surprise in the City - Reedy River Falls Park
One does not always have to travel to remote areas to find nature's unique treasures. Reedy River Falls Park in downtown Greenville, SC is a wonderful example of how natural beauty can exist in the heart of a thriving city.
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