Victorian Kitchen & Bath Remodel Project

Landscaping with Hedges, Trees, and Perennials Video

Ruth Foster, a retired horticultural columnist from the Boston Globe, joins Bob to review the landscaping plan and plantings for the Rowley yard. Foster has selected a Euonomous hedge to screen the yard from the street. Kelly Brothers landscaping is planting the hedge plants, trees, and gardens. Foster has selected evergreens to round out the corners of the yard and shield the yard from the neighbors. Kelly Brothers plants dogwood trees and flowering magnolias that will grow to about 20 feet. Foster warns against overplanting and reminds Bob that small trees grow much quicker than large ones. She then explains the best way to plant a tree, which is wider than the root ball but with a hard bottom in the planting hole so that the tree won't sink. Foster says to keep the flair at the base of the tree above the soil line. Closer to the deck, Foster has created a flowering border that will enclose the vista and bloom throughout the season.

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• NewGrass - Natural-looking, natural-feeling synthetic grass for artificial lawns
• TruGreen - A key to a picture-perfect lawn
• TruGreen - A key to a picture-perfect lawn
• Western Red Cedar Lumber Association - Real Cedar for Siding, Decking and Outdoor Projects
• Crown Point - Handcrafted Custom Cabinetry

Appliances
• Sears - Appliances

Carpentry, Construction & Materials
• Berky Builders - Construction, general contracting, project management.
• Trikeenan Tileworks - Custom manufactured and hand-crafted, artisanal tiles from Keene, New Hampshire.

Doors & Windows
• Pella - Custom two-over-one, energy-efficient windows.

Lawn & Garden
• Gardener’s Supply - Batch composter, perennials, Dutch Gardens bulbs, and organic compost through the Internet and catalog stores.
• Kelly Brothers - Landscaping services, planning, planting, and gardens.
• Ruth Foster - Landscape designer and consultant.

Plumbing & Septic Systems
• Moen - Waterhill fixtures from the ShowHouse Collection for the shower and bathroom.

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