Leaping Designs: Landscape Design and Consulting

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02/05/2013

Here's a basic guide to pruning

Most plants benefit from some sort of regular pruning and maintenance. The trick is in know when to prune what. It’s confusing, but rarely fatal. Pruning at the wrong time of year may result in less flowers and fruits, but it usually won’t harm the plant in the long run To help you take the gues...

02/05/2013

NOW is the time to prune back all of your woody perennials and grasses. Get ready for spring by giving your landscape a haircut.

11/01/2012

A lawn free yard can be gorgeous, use much less water, and be beautiful.

See 21 inspiring ways to get rid of a lawn and replace it with easy, earth-friendly landscaping.

10/18/2012

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10/18/2012

Good information on bulb planting.

If you buy flower bulbs at the local garden center, that's about the most information you'll get. And it works well if you're growing a hybrid Gladiolus and don't care if it comes up again next year.

10/08/2012

Here are some great ideas on what to do with leaves rather than just send them to the landfill.

There are plenty of alternatives to raking and bagging your leaves every fall. From making compost and leaf mold to using your leaves as mulch, this article lays out five easy ways to use autumn leaves in your garden.

10/08/2012

http://www.finegardening.com/how-to/videos/fall-leaves-make-great-natural-mulch.aspx

Rake them in the fall, save them until spring, and spread them on your garden beds

10/08/2012

To all of you in the Bay Area, now is the time to start drastically reducing your irrigation/watering. The days are warm but they are short. Your landscape might even benefit from turning the water off completely for a week or so to dry it out a bit. If we don't get any rains you can turn it back on but check the soil moisture first. You might be surprised how wet the soil is.

05/13/2011

Some great tips on having an organic lawn.

Organic lawn care tips for healthy, green grass without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Learn how to make compost and how organic lawn care can create healthier soil that resists drought disease and other threats.