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76Is dog pee killing your grass? Here's a solution
by Rees Cowden
Is dog pee killing your grass? A problem I am asked for advice on regularly is how to stop my dog's urine (or the neighbors' dogs' urine!) from killing my grass. There is an easy solution to the problem, but... published 7 months ago
68How to kill Poison Oak and Poison Ivy
by Rees Cowden
Poison Ivy is one of the worst enemies to gardeners and hikers. In the drier western states, its rude cousin Poison Oak is just as bad. The techniques for eradication of Poison Oak and Poison Ivy are the... published 8 months ago
65How to stop weeds from growing
by Rees Cowden
Weed= any plant that is out of place in a garden. I once had a beautiful oak tree that grew from an acorn in my garden. When it was young, my gardener wanted to pull it out. He considered it a weed. I knew... published 9 months ago
64How to Hire a Landscape Contractor
by Rees Cowden
Part 1 When planning for a new landscape for your home, choosing a landscape contractor can be the most important decision. It's a decision that will affect the appearance of your garden, our pocketbook and... published 8 months ago
56Deer Repelants That Really Work
by Rees Cowden
In my career I have used many deer repellents over the years. None work all the time. Deer Out is one that seems to work most of the time. The best advice I have is to only plant those plants that deer don't... published 9 months ago
56How can I build a small water garden for under $200?
by Rees Cowden
How can I build a water garden cheaply? I've been asked this question on several occasions. Clients are usually surprised how expensive it can be to construct a well built, long lasting water feature. There... published 8 months ago
56Gardener Quiz time!
by Rees Cowden
Ok all you gardeners out there time for a quiz. Make your best guess as to what this is a photo of. These copper leaves came out as one whirl, at the tip of the leader, and doubled in size each day. They... published 7 months ago
56Are square watermellons cool or just plain wierd?
by Rees Cowden
Cool or Bizarre? Help me decide. I'm not usually one to fall for gimmicks or the newest and greatest thing so I'm not sure how to react to square watermelons. I think they are kinda cool and could be a fun... published 8 months ago
56Perennial of the year
by Rees Cowden
There is an abundance of gardening and nursery associations out there and many of them select some of their favorite new plants to showcase each year. One of the most respected groups is the Perennial Plant... published 9 months ago
52Some Plants Like it HOT!!!
by Rees Cowden
If April showers bring May flowers what do the May showers bring? Summer flowers of course. April May and June are the most well known months for prolific blooms but if you select the right plants the summer... published 9 months ago
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