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5 Garden Lighting Ideas

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:52:58 -0600

5 Bright Garden Lighting Ideas

How does your garden glow? Try out some of our garden lighting ideas, and you’ll be walking in sunshine … even after dark. Read

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5 Great Gardening Apps

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:22:08 -0600

5 Great Gardening Apps

These apps take the guesswork out of gardening. All you have to do is dig. Read

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Save money on fall landscaping.

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:51:12 -0600

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Money-Saving Tips on Fall Landscaping From a First-Time Home Owner

A creative solution to a compost bin, fixing a steep slope on the cheap, and the money-saving joy of an edible garden. Read

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Growing Potatoes In A Bag? And Window Flim Saves Energy.

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:43:02 -0600

Growing Potatoes in a Bag

Here’s how to grow potatoes in a bag, just like Kate Middleton does. Read
Window Film Gets the Recognition It Deserves for Saving Energy

You may not need to do that window retrofit. A new California building code underscores the benefits of using ever-so-humble window film. Read

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Mulch your leaves. Cheap mulch for landscaping.

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 03:05:10 -0600

How to Mulch Leaves: Cheap Mulch for Your Landscaping

Don’t toss out those fallen leaves you’ve spent weekends raking and blowing. Autumn leaves make low-cost mulch and fertilizer to protect and feed your landscaping all winter. Read

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Fall lawn care tips.

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:48:40 -0600

Fall Lawn Care: 4 Ways to Say G’Night For The Winter

Labor Day through Halloween is your window for preparing lawns for a lush spring. Read

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Feeling Depressed? Try Gardening.

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:47:47 -0600

Cheer Up! Gardening Can Combat Depression

Can an hour in the garden replace your antidepressant? Physicians across the pond believe so. Read

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10 Water saving tips for your garden.

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:03:40 -0600

10 Tips for Saving Water in the Garden

Saving water in your garden translates to saving money on your water bill. Here’s how to practice garden water conservation and still have a gorgeous yard. Read

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Save water and money with a rain barrel.

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:34:02 -0600

Save Water and Money with a Rain Barrel

Using rain barrels to harvest rainwater from your roof is a simple, low-expense solution for conserving water and saving on your water bill. Read

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5 plants that need very little water.

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:46:41 -0600

5 Plants You (Almost) Never Have to Water

Not every plant is a big drinker; some can get along with only a few sips. Here are 5 drought-resistant plants that won’t break your water budget. Read

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Which plants should you water during a draught?

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 08:30:02 -0600

How to Decide Which Plants Get Water During a Drought

High heat and drought present home owners with a Sophie’s Choice: Which plants deserve to live, and which should die? Here’s how to choose. Read

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Soil Testing - DIY or Leave It To The Pros?

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:34:44 -0600

Adventures in Soil Testing: Do DIY Kits Match Pro Results?

Testing your soil should be a first step in any landscaping plan. Yet, few of us take the time to know our soil up close and personal. Here’s how to remedy that. Read

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Give you lawn a breath of fresh air.

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:27:52 -0600

Lawn Aeration: Give Your Grass a Breath of Fresh Air

Lawn aeration ensures lush, healthy grass year-round. Read

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USDA hardiness map shows which plants do well in our area.

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:29:44 -0600

New Hardiness Zone Map Meets the Digital World

The USDA has released its new and improved digital Plant Hardiness Zone Map. It’s about time. Read

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Plug air leaks and stay cozy this winter.

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:49:50 -0600

8 Easy Ways to Seal Air Leaks Around the House

For what the typical family wastes every year on air leaks—about $350—you can plug energy-robbing gaps, start saving money, and enjoy a more comfortable home. Read

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Be safe. Have your chimney cleaned and checked before heating season.

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:59:03 -0600

Chimney Maintenance for Warmth and Safety

Chimney maintenance and a fireplace inspection can make the difference between warm safety and drafty danger. Read

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Prepare you lawn for spring now.

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:31:50 -0600

Fall Lawn Care: 4 Ways to Say G’Night For The Winter

Labor Day through Halloween is your window for preparing lawns for a lush spring. Read

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Check your heating system now to avoid problems this winter.

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:08:22 -0600

Essential Heating System Maintenance

Getting your home’s heating system professionally serviced every year will keep it running smoothly and help keep heating costs under control. Read

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A non-invasive version of the burning bush is on the horizon

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:12:42 -0600

Burning Bush's Wild Tendencies Tamed

Nothing wrecks curb appeal like a bush gone wild. Read

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Solar pump for your garden water feature

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:36:36 -0600

Good Vibrations: Solar Water Pump That’s Music To Our Ears

The look and sound of running water calms nerves and heals spirits. But if you’ve included a water feature in your landscaping, you probably know how aggravating running water can be. Read

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Black not a good choice for kitchens

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:41:21 -0600

Consider Upkeep Before Falling for Black Kitchens

We’ve noticed that basic black is the kitchen color du jour. Black is elegant, dramatic, stunning, and sophisticated, according to a blog post by KD Kitchen Distributors, which includes photos of kitchens appointed with black cabinets, counters, and appliances. Read

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Tips for maintaining your garage

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:32:31 -0600

5 Tips for Inspecting and Maintaining Your Garage

Routine maintenance will help your garage retain its value and keep it trouble-free for decades. Read

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Great neighbors make great neighborhoods

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:20:00 -0600

Secrets of a Great Neighborhood Revealed

OK. It’s not really complicated or a secret: Great neighbors make great neighborhoods. Read

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Guerilla Gardening Something New

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:46:33 -0600

Guerrilla Gardening: Vandalism or Victimless Crime?

You may not even know it, but there could be an underground army in your neighborhood — people operating under a cloak of anonymity, working slightly outside the law, all for one simple cause: Beautifying their community. Read

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Rescue Plants From The Heat

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:47:28 -0600

4 Ways to Rescue Your Plants From the Heat Wave‏

Summer’s triple-digit heat is threatening to fry the trees and shrubs you’ve spent all year tending. Read

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