Wolfrath's Nursery - Self-Landscaper

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Wolfraths.com will help you - the self-landscaper - design, build, and maintain your landscaping project. In this section you'll find articles, tips, and other information to help make your project a success.



	Balsam Fir



	Burning Bush



	Hardy Mums



	Autumn Purple Ash

Garden Step from an Old Tree
	Cut a downed tree into 6-inch thick rounds for a unique path of steps. Learn how here.

Treescape Triumphs
	Grass and shade trees just don't go together. Here are three alternatives that do work

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Perennials are welcome
	Perennials are welcome additions to any landscape. Because so many forms exist and flowering periods overlap from early spring to late fall,

WATERING OF PLANT MATERIAL
	FIRST TWO WEEKS AFTER PLANTING LARGE TREES should be watered once every four days. SMALL PLANTS should be given a “shot” of water once every two days. This is done by watering the plant for a period of ten seconds with low water pressure.

Use Trees as Sound Barriers
	Leaves, branches and twigs all absorb and diffuse sounds. Many sounds are absorbed by the vibration of the treeparts, and heavier branches and trunks deflect sounds. If you live close to a busy highway or other source of undesirable sounds, properly placed tree plantings can significantly reduce noise.

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Create an Elegant Hanging Basket
	Have you ever marveled at the baskets hanging from porches in your neighborhood? Have you ever wondered how they made them? If so read here about how to make one for your home.