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Yards to Paradise- Max Phelps

Garden and home in 2024

Some things are always changing. Some things are proven winners and endure for the long run. That leisure ... Read more

Yards to Paradise- Max Phelps

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 ... Read more

Yards to Paradise- Max Phelps

Landscaping the corner of your yard

Using fresh plantings to replace a section of lawn seldom fails to provide a refreshing new look. But ... Read more

Yards to Paradise- Max Phelps

Autumn landscaping and decorating

Autumn is a great time to landscape, and late fall is my preferred tree planting time. Many folks ... Read more

Yards to Paradise- Max Phelps

Rock On: Plan a rock garden for your landscape

A rockery, also known as a rock garden, can be a natural mountain escarpment with large boulders, smaller ... Read more

Yards to Paradise- Max Phelps

Landscaping with fruit and nut-bearing trees

While it is a fact some folks don’t want to deal with fallen fruit and nuts in the ... Read more

Yards to Paradise- Max Phelps

Retreats: Create a home-based getaway

The retreat is typically thought of as a fun place to escape to, and many a home has ... Read more

Yards to Paradise- Max Phelps

Keeping up with landscaping trends

Sometimes it is good to take a pause and look at things currently happening (or not happening) in ... Read more

Yards to Paradise- Max Phelps

Creating the perfect spot to relax

Relaxing sounds pretty good to most of us. Whether yours has been a hard day, or you’re retired, ... Read more

Opinion

Food for thought: Tips for edible landscaping 

Landscaping with edibles, or “foodscaping,” is a subject that has popped up from time to time in recent ... Read more