On Fri, 05 Mar 2004 10:11:55 -0500, Tiffany Bastian wrote:

We just moved here a month ago. Into a new home we have no lawn or anything
because the house was just renovated. We have some seriou seeding to do soon, we
are trying ot figure out where we will garden etc... it is a lot of fun, we have
such a large blank canvas. I am curious what you all know about lawns too, We
have a some what rocky construction site are for a front yard. I know we need to
get most the rocks out before we seed but any other good ideas? Also, we are
trying to figure out what plants grow good in this climate since we just moved


As you said, you have a blank canvas. Minimize the lawn and bring on the
perennials and plantings.

You may wish to visit some area botanic gardens to get ideas. It's
probably a good idea to make this a 3-5 year project so it grows with your
adjusting to the new space.

Ornamental grasses are a must for today's landscape. They hold gardens
together nicely throughout the year. For seasonal variation, plug the
holes with perennials and surprises. Works great around these parts.
Should work nicely for you.

Have fun!