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Why Castor Beans?

Someone in a neighborhood near mine is growing Castor Bean plants in their front yard. I had always thought of Castor Beans as a waste plant that grew up, unwanted, in disturbed areas. Owing to its toxic nature I thought it a strange choice for a carefully planted yard. Are castor beans more common in landscaping than I thought? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 22, 2013 - 21 answers

 

Bring me a shrubbery....or two

Can you help me create a natural looking barrier from my neighbors? [more inside]
posted by NoraCharles on May 10, 2013 - 16 answers

You are invited to a pool party...at some point in the future

Last Fall, we bought an awesome house. Now we want a pool, hot tub and new landscaping. Who is the correct professional to help us design a multi-year project that involves some construction, a lot of landscaping (both hard and soft) and a pool? [more inside]
posted by 26.2 on May 6, 2013 - 9 answers

Homescaping Query

What's a good bush to plant next to the front door? This is in coastal Massachusetts. [more inside]
posted by Miko on Apr 28, 2013 - 17 answers

You have a silver maple. What do you plant under it?

I have a large silver maple in my front yard, and I'm having trouble finding plants to grow under it. (I've been told it's because of the tree's shallow root system, but I'm no tree expert.) I live in central Illinois, and periwinkle grows in the shade all over the place here, but I haven't had any luck with it. Suggestions for a nice groundcover that would work well in this situation? Plants that are fast growing / invasive are totally okay.
posted by storminator7 on Mar 13, 2013 - 13 answers

How can I best use all these glass bottles?

I would like to landscape using these empty beer bottles. Basically, I want to set the bottles end down into the ground and have a patio floor of the glass bottle bottoms. Can I do this? Have you ever done this or seen this? [more inside]
posted by J0 on Mar 1, 2013 - 20 answers

Seeking suitable plants for an awkward flower bed, zone 8a.

My flower bed gets full sun in Summer, full shade in Winter, and plenty of dog pee. What can I plant? [more inside]
posted by reverend cuttle on Feb 23, 2013 - 8 answers

Trees. What's up with those?

We live in a rural New England house on a wooded lot and we don't actually know a whole lot about taking care of trees. Other than 'you should call someone and learn about taking care of trees' what will be useful for us to know? [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama on Feb 6, 2013 - 14 answers

Do you have to dig a trench for gravel paths?

We would like to install a gravel path in the front yard of our house from our concrete entryway to the street (a distance of about 35 feet not including curves), and have received conflicting advice about the need to dig a trench for the path. We were told by a nursery that we could use 4" metal edging, bury 2" of it (leaving 2'' above ground), add landscape fabric (after clearing the grass and weeds, though it's mostly dirt), then fill it in with 1.5" of gravel sitting above the ground, with no need for a trench. Everything we've read online says that you need to dig a trench, then bury the edge flush with the surface of the ground. On one side of the path will be gravel xeriscaping, but most of the path will be surrounded by the level yard. Will edging that sticks out 2 inches above the ground look bad or weird? [more inside]
posted by odayoday on Feb 3, 2013 - 12 answers

It's a beautiful tree but it's a pain to landscape around.

What sorts of things can I plant in my back yard that won't be ruined by Western red cedar needles? [more inside]
posted by pdb on Nov 12, 2012 - 5 answers

Is there a cheap way to un-xeriscape my yard?

I want to un-xeriscape my back yard as cheaply as possible. How can I do it. [more inside]
posted by patheral on Nov 4, 2012 - 22 answers

Where do I find reasonably-priced patio stone?

What's the best way to install a patio on the cheap? I've been checking out big box stores, but I feel like I'm doing it wrong. I'm in Southwest Louisiana. [more inside]
posted by ashtabula to opelika on Oct 21, 2012 - 7 answers

What are some low-maintenance plants that grow in the shade?

Can you suggest some plants for a shady yard? North of Seattle, brown thumb. [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library on Sep 22, 2012 - 10 answers

Did I just offend this landscaper?

What did I do that was inappropriate in my consultation with this gardener/ landscape designer? [more inside]
posted by steinwald on Sep 22, 2012 - 30 answers

I want it gone--all gone

Best way to dispose of lava rock [more inside]
posted by katyh on Aug 4, 2012 - 12 answers

Pimp my front lawn

You live in the Seattle area and can recommend an awesome landscape architect or other landscaping professional who can transform a small, city front yard into something that looks awesome and requires not much maintenance. [more inside]
posted by MoonOrb on Aug 3, 2012 - 4 answers

Will Boston Ivy harm my stucco siding?

I have mature and well established Boston Ivy (not English Ivy) growing on the side and front of my stucco house. I am worried about damage to the stucco, but I am finding conflicting information about whether I should remove it. Does anyone have any clear guidance on this? More details inside. [more inside]
posted by neksys on Aug 1, 2012 - 2 answers

Please take my money.

Why can't I hire a landscaper? I know how to find one. I know how to show what I want done and how to ask for bids. Why can't I get one of them to accept the job? [more inside]
posted by caryatid on Jul 31, 2012 - 20 answers

Dune, Interrupted.

Any idea's on how to remove a large amount of sand? [more inside]
posted by ZaneJ. on Jul 30, 2012 - 10 answers

Creative suggestions for landscaping a yard

I have a house that needs creative landscaping—but I'm in over my head. Can you recommend inspiring photos or magazines or websites, or some guides to getting started choosing ground cover, hedges, flowers, etc, for a landscaping newb? [more inside]
posted by deern the headlice on Jun 7, 2012 - 12 answers

Bamboo: elegant solution or flora nightmare?

Should I plant bamboo? [more inside]
posted by amanda on May 15, 2012 - 34 answers

Xeriscaping in the Central Valley, Calif.

Resources and recommendations for xeriscaping my front lawn in California's Central Valley? [more inside]
posted by DakotaPaul on Mar 5, 2012 - 6 answers

Tree pit mitigation strategies?

Previous homeowners built concrete retaining walls around trees in the backyard, creating large tree pits. How do we fix this? [more inside]
posted by Maarika on Mar 3, 2012 - 8 answers

How to buy a ton of glass?

How can I buy a ton of glass? [more inside]
posted by American Christmas Devil on Jan 23, 2012 - 17 answers

Day of the Dead Lanscaping Needs Reviving. Where to start?

Day of the Dead---In desperate need for front landscaping makeover but want to DIY. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by stormpooper on Jan 17, 2012 - 6 answers

Bitter Gnomes & Garbage

Where can I find DIY backyard remodeling ideas outside of the Sunset magazine aesthetic? [more inside]
posted by queensissy on Aug 31, 2011 - 10 answers

Failure is an option, but best if avoided...

What's the best way to build a concrete block retaining wall for my small backyard? [more inside]
posted by RolandOfEld on Jul 24, 2011 - 5 answers

Quality Austin Landscapers?

Landscapers in the Austin area? [more inside]
posted by Gilbert on Jun 23, 2011 - 2 answers

Overgrown azalea...

[AzaleaFilter]We have a beautiful azalea plant in front of our front porch. It has amazing blossoms for about two weeks, which have now all fallen off. Best way to prune this bush (special snowflake details inside)... [more inside]
posted by kuanes on May 22, 2011 - 7 answers

Online landscaping design idea mock-ups

I have some guys coming in two weeks to pull the shrubs in the flowerbed in front of our house and replace them with others. The problem is that I am very undecided on what types to put in, or how to arrange them. Is there an online application (free) where I can mock up ideas to see what they would look like? Preferably one that allows head-on views more than from-above views. Thanks.
posted by atm on Mar 26, 2011 - 3 answers

Is there a kind of grass seed that is foolproof?

I can't seem to grow grass in my front yard. Is there a kind of grass seed that is foolproof? I don't care what kind of grass it is, I just need it to grow! [more inside]
posted by rglass on Mar 21, 2011 - 13 answers

300 years of oak down the drain: $1100

We just had two 150-year-old oak trees felled. My landscaper is telling me that we need to pay $1100 to essentially take them to the dump. [more inside]
posted by thebazilist on Mar 15, 2011 - 36 answers

How do you work with grass plugs?

Grass plugs, a small-tenderly kept area, and no luck... How am I messing this up? [more inside]
posted by RolandOfEld on Nov 5, 2010 - 4 answers

gravel invaded by weeds!

any advice on the best way to reclaim a gravel parking area from the weeds? [more inside]
posted by hollyanderbody on Aug 15, 2010 - 10 answers

Native plants for a DC backyard?

Suggestions needed for mid-to-low maintenance, ornamental, native plants that I can grow in D.C. [more inside]
posted by ryanshepard on Aug 1, 2010 - 5 answers

Can I xeriscape an easement?

Utility Easements and Landscaping - What's legal? [more inside]
posted by SpecialK on Jun 24, 2010 - 5 answers

landscapers for photoshoots in nyc?

Are there people who specialize in landscaping / horticultural arts for architectural and residential photoshoots? In NYC? [more inside]
posted by MaddyRex on Jun 9, 2010 - 4 answers

Resources for homeowners-to-be

What are your favorite resources for homeowners? [more inside]
posted by Tu13es on May 18, 2010 - 11 answers

Help me landscape without killing my dog!

We have some huge overgrown Holly bushes out back that we want to replace with something more manageable. Help us find something that won't kill our dog! [more inside]
posted by RobotNinja on May 5, 2010 - 2 answers

Can this yard be saved?

How do I transform my patchy, lumpy and weedy Texas yard into a more pleasant space that requires little maintenance and not too much water? [more inside]
posted by theexpgen on May 3, 2010 - 14 answers

Landscaping help in Stumptown?

Can someone help me choose a landscape design/consultation service in Portland, Oregon? I have option paralysis! I'm looking for plant selection, placement and care advice. Do you have any good, bad, or indifferent experiences to share? If it matters, I live in North Portland. I know about Joy Creek Nursery. Any others?
posted by That's Numberwang! on Apr 18, 2010 - 2 answers

What water feature?

Help me make a "water feature" - for visual/aural esthetics, as well as attractive to birds and other wild life. [more inside]
posted by ObscureReferenceMan on Apr 12, 2010 - 5 answers

What kind of tree can I plant that won't give my landlord headaches?

What kind of tree can I plant in southern California that will provide shade (please!) and not annoy my landlord? [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Feb 16, 2010 - 9 answers

Share your tree expertise!

Please help me decide what kind of tree to put in my front yard (Zone 7). [more inside]
posted by Knowyournuts on Jan 20, 2010 - 7 answers

Espaliered tree, stay out of my basement!

Fruit trees are very pretty when trained or pruned to a trellis; photos often show these espalier trees up against a wall. Why don't the roots knock the wall down? [more inside]
posted by aimedwander on Jan 18, 2010 - 4 answers

Help me start a landscaping business!

I am thinking about starting a landscaping business. I don't really have direct experience in the field. Looking for resources. [more inside]
posted by Sentus on Nov 4, 2009 - 10 answers

Paving and astroturfing is too expensive

The greens at Casa de Codswallop are crap. Can someone give me some yard advice? [more inside]
posted by codswallop on Oct 17, 2009 - 8 answers

Not the good kind of weed.

I have a quarter acre of weeds I don't want to tend. [more inside]
posted by Octoparrot on Aug 5, 2009 - 27 answers

How to coordinate a big backyard project?

I'm planning a whole lot of work for the back patio and yard, and I could use some advice about planning how it should go down. [more inside]
posted by tomwheeler on Aug 3, 2009 - 3 answers

GroundCoverFilter: What's the best ground cover for around my newly landscaped front yard?

GroundCoverFilter: What's the best ground cover for around my newly landscaped front yard? [more inside]
posted by pghjezebel on Jul 20, 2009 - 12 answers

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