Hillside planting has to be one of the most challenging types of landscaping for so many reasons including erosion, keeping water directed to the root system of plants without runoff, and providing decent soil for the roots to take hold in during initial planting. Just describing issues around hillside planting finds me exhausted! With that … Continue reading Hilly Challenges
Tag: erosion control
Rainy Days
I found myself unconsciously humming an old tune call Rainy Days and Mondays by the Carpenters that they recorded many years ago. The lyrics came to mind as I glanced at the gray skies and miles of white snow covered landscaping here in Lassen. The distant swollen creeks could be heard as the running waters … Continue reading Rainy Days
Beyond Garden Gates 