http://www.dannylipford.com DIY Home Improvement Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:41:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-pomegranate-plants-from-seed/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-pomegranate-plants-from-seed/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:44:51 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=41347 Sandy asks, “Can I grow a pomegranate plant from seed?”

Yes, you can grow pomegranate plants from seeds; though if the seeds came from a hybrid plant, the fruit may not be identical. Read on to find out how.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-pomegranate-plants-from-seed/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/problem-growing-grass-under-crabapple-trees/ http://www.dannylipford.com/problem-growing-grass-under-crabapple-trees/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:57:16 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=40003 Jean asks, “We've been having trouble getting grass to grow under our flowering crabapple tree. Is it emitting something that kills the grass?”

Crabapples aren't known for emitting a chemical that kills grass, but it can be hard to grow grass under trees. Read on to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/problem-growing-grass-under-crabapple-trees/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/growing-camellias-in-full-sun/ http://www.dannylipford.com/growing-camellias-in-full-sun/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:40:01 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=39862 Betty asks, “Are there any camellia varieties that can tolerate full sun?”

Camellias do best in partial shade, but there are some steps you can take to improve your chances of success when growing them in full sun. Read on to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/growing-camellias-in-full-sun/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/go-native-with-oakleaf-hydrangeas/ http://www.dannylipford.com/go-native-with-oakleaf-hydrangeas/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:18:58 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=39663 Oakleaf hydrangeas offer year-round beauty with seasons of blooms, foliage, and peeling bark. Not only are oakleaf hydrangea gorgeous, they're low-maintenance and easy to grow. Read on to find out how to grow native oakleaf hydrangeas in your yard or garden.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/go-native-with-oakleaf-hydrangeas/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/pruning-bare-branches-on-holly-bushes/ http://www.dannylipford.com/pruning-bare-branches-on-holly-bushes/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:00:08 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=39527 Judith asks, “I recently planted a pyramidal-shaped holly bush, and the lower branches are pretty bare. Can I prune them to encourage new growth?”

Holly bushes can lose leaves for a number of reasons, from diseases to environmental factors. Read on to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/pruning-bare-branches-on-holly-bushes/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-ornamental-grasses-in-your-yard/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-ornamental-grasses-in-your-yard/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:53:35 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=39182 Ornamental grasses can add a touch of grace and beauty to your landscape – especially as other plants begin to die back in fall, leaving the gorgeous seed plumes to wave and rustle in the breeze. Read on to find out how to grow ornamental grasses in your yard.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-ornamental-grasses-in-your-yard/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-crape-myrtles-in-cold-climates/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-crape-myrtles-in-cold-climates/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:59:15 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=38924 Lois asks, “Can I grow a crape myrtle indoors in a cold climate as a houseplant?”

Crape myrtles aren't suited to grow as houseplants, since they need a period of winter dormancy. However, there are ways to grow crape myrtles in colder climates. Read on to find out how.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-grow-crape-myrtles-in-cold-climates/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-deal-with-broken-branches-on-a-bradford-pear-tree/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-deal-with-broken-branches-on-a-bradford-pear-tree/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:51:16 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=37065 Carmen asks, “A large limb has ripped off my Bradford pear tree, leaving a huge gash in the trunk. What should I do?”

Once a tree splits and damages the main trunk, it can be very hard to heal; but read on to find out the steps you can take.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-deal-with-broken-branches-on-a-bradford-pear-tree/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-plant-trees-and-shrubs-on-a-slope-or-hillside/ http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-plant-trees-and-shrubs-on-a-slope-or-hillside/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:57:08 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=36876 When landscaping on a hillside with trees or shrubs, proper planting is key. Taking a few extra steps during planting will ensure that your landscaping stays put and grows strong. Read on to find out how to plant on a slope in your yard.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-plant-trees-and-shrubs-on-a-slope-or-hillside/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/hey-irene-thanks-for-nothing/ http://www.dannylipford.com/hey-irene-thanks-for-nothing/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:06:36 +0000 Joe Truini http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=36464 As Hurricane Irene roared up the eastern seaboard, it blew through western Connecticut and passed directly over our home. We received a month’s worth of rain in less than a day with sustained winds of over 75 miles per hour that raked the landscape for hours. Read on to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/hey-irene-thanks-for-nothing/feed/ 0