Ask Mason tagged 'landscaping'

Trashy Gravel Remedy

Mason — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -1800

Mason,

Is there any good way to keep a gravel garden path or driveway free of debris? ... get the kids to pluck the crap out with tweezers? I can't keep mine clean. Makes me nuts. Any tips?

- Lisa C Richmond, VA

Lisa,

Hmmm.... Tweezers sounds like a good way to keep the teenagers occupied during the summer months. That aside, I know that most folks prefer their garden maintenance to be a simple as possible.

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Gardeners and Addition Contractors - Unite!

Mason — Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -1800

Is it possible to build an addition and not seriously damage the landscaping? I have a lot of well-established foundation plantings and trees that I don't want damaged, or worse, by heavy equipment crossing over my property. This has been a major deterrent to moving forward with an addition.

- J.L. Powhatan, VA

J.L.:

I understand your concern very well. Gardening is a great passion around the Hearn home. My wife protects her azaleas and do [...]