Avant Yard: Crabgrass control
I am not a weed vigilante. I do not obsessively seek to control the weeds in my yard. "Live and let live" is usually my philosophy. Some weeds, ... (Read More)
Avant Yard: 20 front yard Don'ts
Your front yard doesn't have to be perfectly manicured or professionally landscaped to look good. It is, however, your public face -- of sorts. Plus, ... (Read More)
Avant Yard: 20 basil harvesting & storage tips
Mmm-mmm. Fresh basil. It's so very fragrant -- the indispensable ingredient in a host of mid-summer recipes. My basil is lush, green and ready for ... (Read More)
Avant Yard: Juniper a tough-as-nails groundcover
My mother had a juniper plant in her garden. Other conifers, too. I thought they were awful, just awful. Dull, squat and flat, the juniper just sat ... (Read More)
Avant Yard: Mediterranean landscaping -- 10 tips for creating a backyard oasis
Dreaming of a Mediterranean-style oasis in your own yard? Me too! Okay, let's get inspired! So, what makes certain gardens "Mediterranean," anyway? ... (Read More)
Avant Yard: Father's Day gifts for yardiac dads
Sunday is Father's Day and, yes, despite what your dad (or spouse) says, he probably does want a gift. Time to shop! First piece of advice: skip ... (Read More)
Avant Yard: Butterflies! 20 tips for a bountiful butterfly garden
One of my greatest summer joys is watching butterflies delicately fluttering and swooping in the sun. Last spring, I finally got around to starting ... (Read More)
Avant Yard: Kill a tree with herbicide
I'm a green gardener. I'm loathe to use toxic chemicals in my yard. However, there are certain situations when only toxic will do. Like, for example, ... (Read More)
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