More and more of us are moving into homes without a lot of sprawling real estate. The reasons may include: 1)lower monthly mortgage payment, 2) property less costly to maintain, or 3) it requires less upkeep. Many families live happily in urban condos, lofts or apartments. Even single family homes today have smaller yards and ...
Food prices continue to rise making a trip to the grocery store more and more painful. With warmer temperatures on the horizon, get the family together and plant a vegetable garden to offset the cost of food this summer. Planting these easy to grow vegetables will help you reap a great harvest with very little ...
When planning your garden, consider things such as maximum space allotment, drainage, ease of access, and potential hazards. For example, if the only space you have to plant is out front, plant away! However, for edibles and delicate varieties of foliage, consider the potential for neighborhood cats to wander into your garden beds. This may ...
Rosemary is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean regions, but is found in cooler, northern climes as well. A favorite in home gardens, rosemary shrubs can live, on average, for 15 years in temperate climates. If grown in a container, the plant may be taken indoors during the winter months and returned to the ...
Spring has sprung and it is a great time to be thinking about your garden. Whether you like to plant vegetables or blooming flowers, involving your children in the garden is a wonderful way to spend time together and accomplish something everyone can be proud of. Below are five of my favorite gardening ideas for ...