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If you are searching for a tree that will create an explosion of color, then the Red Dogwood will beat all your expectations. The Red Dogwood Tree produces beautiful pink and red flowers that will be the main showcase to any landscape. These hardy trees are easy to plant and recommended for zones 5 – 8. Red Dogwoods are sun lovers which should be planted in full sun for exceptional performance. They may also be planted in partial shade, but be aware that the foliage will be more dense with fewer flowers.
For a longer lasting Dogwood, be sure to plant it in slightly acidic and well-drained soil. Be careful not to plant in wet, heavy soil unless you plan to prepare a raised bed to allow drainage. If you don’t have the proper drainage system then the roots will slowly rot.
The best part about Red Dogwoods is that the blooms will outlast other flowering trees. The flowers bloom in spring and remain in bloom until late fall, then turn bronze and produce tiny red fruits. This gorgeous tree’s mature height is 20 – 25 feet, making it perfect for small yards or tight spaces. Paired up with hostas, lilies, gladolias or flowering shrubs, it will create a show stopper for admirers driving by and neighbors all around. So hunt down this award winner today and it will become one of your most favorite gems.
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How does an electric dog fence really work? Is it cruel? Basically, it’s a system that keeps the dog inside the perimeter of the yard without the need for a physical “fence.” Installation goes underground and around the enclosure, and the electrical signal the buried line emits is tied to the collar the dog wears. When the dog goes near the perimeter, the collar beeps a warning, and about 4 seconds later, if the dog does not move away, an electric shock (uncomfortable but not harmful) will startle the dog. This occurs every time the dog ventures near the buried line, thereby training the dog to stay within the perimeter or risk an unpleasant shock.
Eventually, the dog learns to step back when the warning beep goes off, avoiding a shock altogether.
The problem with electric dog fences, though, is that other dogs (and other animals) can come into the yard without impediment. This could mean other animals coming after your dog and either playing or picking fights, which can cause injury. And if your dog, under the influence of adrenaline from playing with or fighting another dog, goes across the perimeter without stopping for the shock, then it might have trouble coming back in, as the shock would prevent him from crossing back into the yard.
Another problem is that, since the fence is electric, any power failure means a fence failure. The dog would be free to leave (although the hope is that the training from the collar would make the dog continue to avoid the perimeter).
The good thing, though, is that your beautiful landscape is available for everyone to enjoy. It makes you a friendly neighbor, too.
Several brands of electric fences are available, like Invisible Fence, Dog Watch, Pet Stop, Dog Guard, etc. Have you tried one or several of those? What electric dog fences work? (Note: if your dog is heavily furred, an electric fence may not work as well since there’s insulation between the dog’s skin and the shock.)
Be cautious, though: Some cities, towns or neighborhoods restrict or ban the use of electric fences. Check your local laws and/or HOA guidelines first if you plan to use one.
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Rhubarb pie is a delicious pie with a main ingredient that’s unfamiliar to a lot of people: a plant called rhubarb. The rhubarb plant actually works well in pies, thus earning the nickname “pie plant.”
Rhubarb pie is especially popular in the British Isles and New England where the rhubarb plant is most common. Its tart flavor is best balanced by adding a lot of sugar. This is also the reason why this particular pie is best served with ice cream.
Rhubarb pies are so easy to make. If you have a garden, why not plant a rhubarb so you can bake this pie any time you want? After all, the best rhubarb pies are those made from freshest rhubarbs handpicked from the garden. Follow this simple recipe from AllRecipes.com. Don’t forget to serve with a scoop of ice cream on top. Enjoy!
Easy Rhubarb Pie Recipe
Ingredients
4 cups rhubarb, chopped
1 1/3 cups sugar
6 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Mix flour and sugar and sprinkle a some of it over the pastry. Add rhubarb and then cover with the remaining flour-sugar combination. Dot with butter and cover with top crust.
3. Place pie in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes after which you will have to reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Continue baking for 40 to 45 minutes.
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Photo by Hayford Peirce
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Getting your garden right takes time, practice, and patience. You might not get it right the first time, and you are going to need to keep trying to hone your gardening skills. Everyone needs a little help getting started, and what better way to start than with these great videos by howdini? They provide a great insight on how to “weed out” the bad parts of your garden and how to start up an organic garden if you are interested. Just check out the videos for yourself and get ready to embark on an awesome gardening adventure!
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New Jersey at the moment is under a blanket of snow. Spring is coming very soon and you don’t want your lawn or landscape still covered with snow. Take some small steps now to assure that your landscape will be snow free. It is very easy to get those trees to start looking green again and not white-walled with snow.
Take a look at this video for some great tips and tricks to get those evergreen trees looking back to normal. The video also gives some good pointers on what trees to buy that will sustain the most snow damage.
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Mitch Knapp shares tips on choosing winter plant specimens that will beautify your garden and landscaping. Winter plant specimens also look great all year long.
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Mitch Knapp explains about choosing interesting plant specimens for your landscape and garden. A variety of plant specimen types are discussed.
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Hiring a landscape architect at the right time is critical to a successful landscaping project. The video below shares an experts tips about when and why to hire a landscape architect.
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Tropical plants are a wonderful addition to our garden and landscaping.
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Mitch Knapp shares tips on how to choose perennial plants for your landscaping and garden. An interesting look at a variety of perennial plants and flowers for your garden.
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