A garden is a haven, a place to renew and refresh the spirit. From the wildest and shaggiest of wildflower gardens to manicured rose gardens and knot gardens favored by the Victorians, gardens feed the soul and bring peace and beauty into our lives.[Read more]

Wood mulch can have a variety of uses around the house. It can serve as a protective bedding for plants in order to keep their roots safe during cold winter months, as a decorative measure to improve the look of flower beds and landscaping, and even as a component of compost used to enrich the soil and make plants grow better.[Read more]

Everyone's garage inevitably ends up a mess from time to time. There is something about the convenient storage spot that compels homeowners to pile their stuff inside. Many people's cars have not seen the inside of the garage in many years. Others fear opening the door and causing an avalanche of junk[Read more]

Choosing a fence is not as easy as it used to be. In the days when choice was more limited, the most popular option was the simple white picket fence: clean and traditional, it looked great with almost any style home. These days you have dozens of choices in terms of style, height, material, and color. Choosing a good combination of style elements adds appeal and value to your property, so it's not a decision to take lightly. **Keep in mind that most City's need Permit for any type of fence.[Read more]

There are many houses with a two car garage that have never had two cars in them. Instead of using that space to shield cars from the sun and harsh weather, the garage has become home to a collection of gardening and lawn equipment, tools, woodworking equipment, cast-off furniture and things that are no longer used, but are not throw away.[Read more]