Choosing the right paint color for a room can be daunting. If you’re stuck on the decision, try using feng shui as a guide. This ancient Chinese art isn’t just for arranging your space—its principles can also be applied to picking paint colors. “Color is a great way to enhance you home—each color has its…
Eileen Ward | Special to the Eagle Creating a water feature in your yard used to be difficult back in the day when lath and plaster or concrete were used for construction. We now have pre-formed pools and pond liners that make it a weekend job. A water feature attracts birds and other wildlife and can…
Chris McKeown | Special to Cincinnati Enquirer Gardening tips and tricks for beginners Ready to elevate your gardening game? These 15 tips will help you grow a greener, healthier garden indoors and out. A couple of days before Mother’s Day, there was a day to celebrate in the world of horticulture. Friday, May 9, was…
Sarah Sekula | Studio Gannett Home improvement contest offers $50,000 for renovation from USA TODAY Content creator Jenna Phipps and USA TODAY are partnering on Project Home Improved to offer $50,000 for your home renovation project. Gannett When it comes to remodeling, creating a special place for your pets is often at the top of…
MILLCREEK — I’m not a big gardener, but I was raised by one. Growing up, Mom always filled our yard with a variety of plants, from delicious vegetables to flowers with vibrant colors. Even though I never loved gardening as much as she did, I always saw how happy Mom was when she was outside…
Eileen Ward | Columnist There are many flowering shrubs and trees either in bloom or just beginning to bloom right now around Southwest Florida. Several people have asked me about the pretty pink trees blooming in the medians. The Tabebuia heterophylla or pink tabebuia is a variety that will grow to 50 feet and so…
Eileen Ward | Columnist On Tuesday we celebrate Earth Day. This holiday was first celebrated in 1970. It is a great day to think about the beautiful environment surrounding us on Marco Island and how to perhaps create habitats (think your yard) that are more friendly and inviting to the environment and the creatures that…
Laura Murphy/Master Gardener | Special to The Times Grow this vegetable and get hooked on gardening Tyler Gough, director of Indy Urban Acres, says you’ll get hooked on gardening once you start growing your own tomatoes. Residents can receive help identifying plant diseases and insects, conducting soil tests, and more. The Master Gardener Hotline is…
