Dima Berlin / Getty Images Key Points Crowded plants encourage pests and diseases to spread easily. Group plants with similar needs to simplify watering and maintenance. Boost airflow, use vertical space, and rotate plants for healthier growth. An artful arrangement of houseplants can create a lush, jungle-like vibe in just about any space. But the…
Maksym Belchenko / Getty Images Key Points Leaving fallen leaves in your yard supports healthy soil and acts as free mulch. Raking and removing leaves can disrupt natural nutrient cycles and increase the need for fertilizers. Unless leaves are smothering grass or covering hard surfaces, skip raking to save time and benefit your garden. I…
Home security devices help protect your home against many different problems, but what happens when something huge like a hurricane hits? Your home security system may be durable, but even it may need some special care along with the rest of your home to withstand high winds, fierce rain and possibly flooding. At CNET, we’ve…
There’s a new high water mark for passive aggressiveness in the visual arts—and the pun is intended. When the town of Seaside, California ordered homeowner Etienne Constable to build a fence to conceal the boat in his driveway, he erected the fence all right. And then he hired his neighbor, artist Hanif Panni, to paint…
