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Pruning trees is a bit like doctoring, in the sense that your first concern is to 'do no harm.' Much harm can result from pruning trees improperly.

Picture of lavender delphinium flowers. Although the common name 'larkspurs' is in use for these plants, many people commonly refer to them as 'delphinium' flowers.

For northern climates, you need to find one of the cold-hardy bamboo plants. The Fargesias are among the most cold-hardy bamboo plants.

Blue morning glory picture.

The assembly of BV4000 Leaf Hog leaf blowers (lawn vacuums) is fairly straightforward, an important point for the 'gadget-challenged.' I also give these leaf blowers (lawn vacuums) a good rating in terms of power.

Black pansy picture.

Red bird of paradise picture. A desert plant, red bird of paradise is common in Arizona and California.

Picture of white horsehestnut tree in flower. Besides white flowers, horsechestnut trees can bear red blossoms.

Oleander Photo. As this photo shows, oleander flowers can be pink; another common color is white.

Outdoor Christmas lighting brightens an otherwise drab winter landscape. Outdoor garden lighting affords you a chance to extend your enjoyment of your yard.

Not all fragrant plants derive their heady aromas from flowers. These fragrant plants are examples of herbs with aromatic foliage.

Review of Black & Decker 'Leaf Hog' leaf blowers, by your About.com Guide. These electric leaf blowers are multi-task lawn equipment, also serving as vacuums and mulchers.

These ideas for landscaping your yard provide users tips for designing and maintaining their properties. While traditionally backyards have been for fun and front yards for show, this distinction is breaking down as new ideas for landscaping your yard evolve.

Picture of Mexican sunflower (Tithonia). As the photo shows, Mexican sunflower has an orange flower.

For hardy kiwi vines, you have the choice of Actinidia kolomikta plants ('Arctic Beauty') or Actinidia arguta. Many grow male hardy kiwi vines, because the variegated foliage is more striking than on females.

Definition of hybrid plants. A plant produced by impregnating the pistil of one species with the pollen of another is said to be a hybrid.

How do you tell a male holly shrub apart from a female holly shrub, using their respective flowers to make the identification? If you've never had berries, you may, indeed, have to resort to looking at the flowers, which I show in pictures.

A higher percentage of Americans than ever are falling under the jurisdiction of homeowners' associations. While good for property values, homeowners' associations are less salutary if you place landscaping freedom above property values.

Purple fountain grass has Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' as its Latin name. Because 'Rubrum' means "red" in Latin, purple fountain grass is sometimes referred to as "red."

Picture of pink weeping Higan cherry tree blossoms. Weeping Higan cherry trees produce pink to white blossoms in profusion.