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Preparation For The Bamboo Border Planting – RB Project #8.9

Why Use Bamboo? You’ve probably heard me say it before, “Use the right plant in the right place”.  You want to make choices that ensure long-term success both in beauty and function. There are numerous considerations when selecting plants, including cost.  This was a key factor in selecting Yellow Groove Bamboo (Phyllostachys aureosulcata). We wanted [...]

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Don’t Let Your Planting Screen Be Doomed From The Start

Every landscape design is serving a function in one form or another.  Although there may be additional functions intended here, I’m sure the main objective was to provide privacy.  And rightfully so!  This home is on a busy road and intersection.  In addition to road noise I’m sure headlights at night are another annoyance. Here’s [...]

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