I should have realized that this would be the “year of the aphid” back in March when I found my pepper starts were being attacked by the little pests. By mid-June I was found that many people are being besieged by them on all kinds of plants. Our cool spring fostered lush growth on the…
Planter pots make flower gardening easier Gardening in containers has numerous advantages over planting in garden beds. Submitted photo Most home gardeners agree that perennials are less trouble than annual bedding plants, because “they come back every year so you don’t have to plant them again and again.” We agree with this sentiment, however very…
Whether you have a crummy kitchen, want to add a room on to your cramped bungalow or need to tear apart the entire joint and start from scratch, remodeling work requires making multiple decisions and careful hiring. At Checkbook.org, you’ll find advice on vetting potential remodeling contractors, plus unbiased ratings of local businesses. Until June…
A PET expert has shared a decor tip that makes cleaning up after accidents easier. The interior design choice, he says, will also prevent trapped dog hair and odor. 2 An upholstery expert shared a preferred fabric that makes pet accidents easy to cleanCredit: Getty Paul O’Reilly, upholstery expert at ScS, shared his tips on how…
A popular meme circulating on social media proclaims, “You don’t stop gardening when you get old, you get old when you stop gardening.” Come to think of it, a lot of the most impressive landscapes I visit in the course of my job as a garden writer/author are tended by green-fingered folks who are seniors….
