There’s No Such Thing As An Indoor Kid

Fatherly, Jun 12 2018. By Joshua A. Krisch: Kids who play outside tend to be happier, healthier, and better adjusted. Full stop.

DIY Herb Garden: How to Grow Herbs

Realtor.com. June 7, 2018, By Jennifer Geddes: A DIY herb garden is an easy way to have fresh basil, cilantro, and other kitchen staples on hand—no more running to the store or wasting cash on wilted parsley! What’s not to love?

Regret-Worthy Home Renovations

Reader’s Digest, May 29, 2018. By Lisa Marie Conklin: Talk about hindsight being 20-20. Before you start demoing walls and buying everything mid-century modern, consider the wisdom of realtors who have seen the renovations homeowners really regret.

Please Don’t Plant That Here!

Realtor.com, May 17, 2018. By By Jennifer Geddes: To the rescue, we’ve asked some green thumb experts for the biggest mistakes people make planting (and caring for) trees and shrubs. Read up on these bloopers to avoid before you dig in!

Take Your Curb Appeal to the Next Level

Realtor.com April 24, 2018. By Jennifer Geddes: Window boxes are the underrated secret weapon of curb appeal: These seemingly simple additions can take your ordinary home to the next level—for that perfect touch that makes your facade one that passers-by won’t forget.

Outdoor Renovations: Think Outside the Box

PennyMac. April 23, 2018. By Jerrica Kowcheck: When it comes to remodeling plans, most homeowners immediately think of upgrades to be made inside of the house… We talked to real estate and renovation experts to gather their tips and insights on renovation projects for your home’s outside. Here are the top outdoor renovation ideas for you to focus on this year!

15th Annual Native Plant Garden Tour

KTLA. April 9, 2018. By Nancy Cruz and Gale Anderson. (Video)

See it: A Showstopping Urban Meadow

Los Angeles Times. APR 03, 2018. By Lisa Boone: DiAnna Moore used to be known as the Rose Lady. “I had a carpet of red roses in my front yard,” Moore says of her Northridge garden. “We tried to keep them alive, along with our Bermuda grass,” all while trying to adhere to water conservation rules in place at the time.

The Best Trees for Privacy, Shade, and More

Realtor.com. Mar 29, 2018. By Jennifer Geddes: What are the best trees for privacy, shade, and your yard in general? Such questions are well worth asking, since not all flora are created equal.