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Marie's Gardening Blog December 2005 Archive

By Marie Iannotti, About.com Guide to Gardening since 2004

Winter Garden Escapes

Friday December 30, 2005
Take a holiday break and flip through the sampling of winter garden plants on display at The Mullestein Winter Garden at Cornell Plantations. These plants and shrubs are attractive ... Read More

Top 10 Gardening Gripes for 2005

Wednesday December 28, 2005
It's time to start planning next year's garden and a good place to start is by reviewing what didn't work last year. On that note, here's my list of ... Read More

"Living Walls" as Privacy Fences

Monday December 26, 2005
Evergreens are centerstage at this time of year, but they more than carry their weight throughout the 4 seasons. Not the least of their talents is providing attractive "Living ... Read More

Celebrating Christmas at Longwood Gardens

Friday December 23, 2005
Save a quiet moment to savor Christmas at Logwood Gardens. No garden does it better than Longwood, near Kennett Square, PA, where 420,000 holiday lights dazzle each night in ... Read More

Gardening Books - A Great Last Minute Gift Idea

Wednesday December 21, 2005
Every gardener loves gardening books. Every year there are dozens of new books teasing us with picture perfect flowers, tomatoes and landscapes that possibly aren't even attainable in our ... Read More

In the Garden that Never Sleeps, It's Time to Plant Bulbs

Monday December 19, 2005
About's Landscaping Guide posted a quick reminder for gardeners in Zone 8 - December is the time for you to get your spring bulbs in the ground. Warmer ... Read More

December Gardening Photo Gallery - Photos From Your Gardens!

Friday December 16, 2005
Many About Gardening readers and Forum visitors have shared some wonderful photos of their gardens over the years. This is the second Gardening Photos Gallery. There are inviting ... Read More

Poinsettias - Keepers or Compost?

Monday December 12, 2005
December 12th is National Poinsettia Day. That's right, the US Congress gave the Poinsettia an official day of recognition. They are hard to resist at this time of ... Read More

Forget Curb Appeal. Create a View Just for You.

Friday December 9, 2005
Whether it's covered in snow or freshly pruned, you're probably viewing your landscape with an eye toward next spring. Landscaping Guide, David Beaulieu, has outlined some straightforward advice for ... Read More

Finding Your Perfect Christmas Tree

Wednesday December 7, 2005
Everyone has their own idea of the perfect Christmas Tree. But with all the choices out there, how do you know which one will look perfect when you ... Read More

New Year’s Resolutions for Your Landscape

Monday December 5, 2005
About’s Landscaping Guide, David Beaulieu, contends that even if you break every landscaping resolution you make, it’s still worthwhile because “...resolving to undertake improvements to the yard in spring while ... Read More

Gardening in DecemberRegional Gardening Tips

Friday December 2, 2005
There is no rest for warm climate gardeners. Winter just means a chance to plant a whole different palette of plants. And you northern gardeners shouldn't get too ... Read More

Garden Quote of the Month - December 2005

Thursday December 1, 2005
"Nature has undoubtedly mastered the art of winter gardening and even the most experienced gardener can learn frm the unrestrained beauty around them." Vincent A. Simeone, in "Wonders ... Read More

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