Addressing garden landscape issues

I am somewhat blessed in that I don't have any major problems with my property. Sure, it is a bit shady and the tree roots have dried out some areas, but I don't have drainage problems, rocky or any other issues that would cripple my garden.

If your garden is not so lucky, though, this article can give you some pointers on dealing with the issues and building a garden even where it might not seem feasible.

It's Not a Problem, It's a Feature I've been talking a lot lately about working with the conditions you have and not fighting nature. David Beaulieu has a wonderful FAQ of Landscape Solutions for Problem Areas. If you think you're plagued by too much rock or a...

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