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Using hedges to create a privacy screen, windbreak, or decorative border is a beautiful way to serve a purpose and punctuate an already beautiful lawn or garden. Privet Drive The famous lane where Harry Potter lives in the muggle world is named for a common hedge plant–the privet shrubs. Privet shrubs reach a height of four to 15 feet. In North America privets are invasive–which might be a good thing for you if you don’t want to spend ... Read the rest of this story
Are you bothered by discarded Christmas trees lying on the curb in January but not keen on the idea of a fake tree in your living room? There is now a solution. Rent a tree! Scott “Scotty Claus” Martin, a landscape architect, founded the Los Angeles-based Living Christmas Co. in 2008. There’s sure to be a copycat in your area offering the same rent-a-tree service. Martin delivers a live potted Christmas tree to those willing to shill ... Read the rest of this story
Holiday shopping can get you in a frenzy if you don’t know what to buy. If there is a gardener on your shopping list, here are three gift ideas they are sure to love. 1. Gardening Gloves Ergonomically-designed Bionic gardening gloves offer extra cushion where it counts to reduce calluses. They have breathable areas and a fitted cuff to keep debris out. These were designed by a hand surgeon and range in price from about $20 to jut ... Read the rest of this story
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