Having just a little bit of knowledge about what needs to be done, I piddle at trying to make flower beds and landscape the area around my home, but because my work is so demanding, I have little time to do things...and those I do get to work on don't go exactly according to plan as I most of the time don't know what it is I should be doing for any particular situation I'm working on. So as I go forward from here, I am open to any and all advice from you experienced gardeners. My mother always had the most beautiful yard...unfortunately, I did not inherit her skills. Maybe after a little while I can at least learn a little bit. Thanks in advance to any and all who are able to provide me with advice and assistance to make my surroundings more presentable.