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Landscaping while in hibernation
As I write this article, the forecast calls for this to be the season’s coldest nights. So, although I got a little fresh (chilly) air ...
Max Phelps, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Opinion
Wood Ashes as Fertilizer
My mother and grandmothers used a wood-fired stove for cooking. I often had the chore of splitting the firewood and stacking it on the porch ...
by Max Phelps, Friday, December 27, 2024 12:16 pm
Opinion
Thoughts on landscape trees
Homes with trees are worth more. It’s location any realty company may tell you—oceanfront, mountain views, streamside, yet convenient. Most of us can’t have everything ...
by Max Phelps, Friday, August 2, 2024 11:57 am
Opinion
Dinner from your landscape
Only a couple of generations ago, mealtime was often preceded by a few steps behind the house or a short trek to the garden, from ...
by Max Phelps, Friday, July 19, 2024 11:41 am
Opinion
When’s the best time to landscape my yard?
Winter is behind us, and spring is here. It’s common to get a case of “spring fever” and want to get outdoors. For some it’s ...
by Max Phelps, Friday, April 19, 2024 12:01 pm
Opinion
Agroforestry—another aspect of edible landscaping
Forestry, plus elements of gardening and farming and orcharding, can change not just your yard, but your viewpoint on life itself. Not only will there ...
by Max Phelps, Thursday, April 4, 2024 1:03 pm
Opinion
Garden and home in 2024
Some things are always changing. Some things are proven winners and endure for the long run. That leisure suit for men passed out of style. ...
by Max Phelps, Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:29 pm
Opinion
Winter is the time for pruning
For many trees and shrubs, the ideal pruning time is mid-winter or late winter. Perhaps you’ve already gotten started, but if not, this is your ...
by Max Phelps, Thursday, February 8, 2024 12:03 pm
Opinion
Landscaping the corner of your yard
Using fresh plantings to replace a section of lawn seldom fails to provide a refreshing new look. But what about those corners in the yard ...
by Max Phelps, Friday, December 29, 2023 11:06 am
Opinion
Autumn landscaping and decorating
Autumn is a great time to landscape, and late fall is my preferred tree planting time. Many folks prefer seasonal landscaping and love fall decoration. ...
by Max Phelps, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 8:51 am
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