Care for Lawns in Extreme Heat

CrabGrassLawn.com. January 29, 2021. By Alex K: No one likes the outdoors when temperatures are over 90 degrees here in the states. Well, no one in their right mind in my opinion… Now when it comes to your grass, that can get stressed as well, so here are my best tips to give your lawn what it needs during extreme heat. Read More

Grow Microgreens Now

Realtor.com. January 18, 2020. By Jennifer Kelly Geddes: That verdant, tangled nest atop your avocado toast looks adorable and tastes like springtime itself. But if you think the only way to satisfy your yummy microgreen fix is to hit up the local hipster cafe or via delivery, guess again.

Growing your own tiny shoots at home doesn’t require a green thumb at all. Read More

8 Backyard Oasis Ideas

HomeLight. November 3, 2020. By Presley Attardo: to spruce up your outdoors? These 8 backyard patio ideas are all the inspiration you need to transform your property into its own destination. Read More

Harvest Seeds for a Bountiful Future

Realtor.com. October 5, 2020. By Jennifer Kelly Geddes: Gardening was a popular pastime this summer…But as you might recall, so many people were buying seeds in a panic, a shortage ensued in some areas. The good news: If you’ve let your garden run amok this fall, then odds are it’s bursting with seeds you can grab, store, and plant next spring.

Affordable Curb Appeal

Green Home Builder. By Cassy Aoyagi: Passionate about your impact? Or profits? Consider a new frontier—the landscape. Currently builders landscape to wrap their present – the home. If we instead understand landscapes as integral to the gift, builders can reduce costs, and substantially improve both curb appeal and ecological impact, especially during these strange times. Read More

7 Clever Tiny Yard Ideas

KeepHome.com. August 13, 2020. By Laura Lang: Move over tiny houses, tiny yards are the latest thing. With many of us staying home more than usual due to COVID-19, homeowners with small outdoor spaces are getting creative. Even if you only have a patio or balcony, there are clever ways to make the most of your outdoor space.

How to Be a Good Neighbor

Addition Financial: When you move into a new house, you may feel a little isolated at first. Why? Because you don’t know your new neighbors yet! Here are some suggestions to help you break the ice. Read More

Stop Believing Green Home Myths!

Realtor.com. July 30, 2020. By Larissa Runkle: Have you ever dreamed of buying a bit of land and building your very own green home on it? Maybe you’re already invested in a property, and are just looking for a way to make it a little more Earth-friendly.

Going green, and doing it well, might be a whole lot easier than you think… Read More

Plant a Scent Garden

Realtor.com. July 28, 2020. By Jennifer Kelly Geddes: A scent garden is literally flower beds and bushes that are planted with fragrance in mind. It results in a lawn, patio, and walkways that are infused with pleasant scents all summer long.