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Lavender is a multitasking herb – beautiful in the landscape attracting wildlife and functional in the kitchen when added to food and drinks. I love lavender! It is beautiful in the landscape and [...]

Before you run out to buy chemical pesticides for your yard, there are a number of herbs that grow well in our area that are also natural insect repellents. Summer is in full swing. This is a [...]

Roses are red, violets are blue, giving the wrong flower to your Valentine could be calamitous for you. Learn the meaning behind the valentine flowers bouquet you pick for your one and only. This [...]

One way to choose plants your HOA will approve of is to consider the same specimens used in the common areas of your neighborhood. Even simpler: go with our four types of plants that please. We [...]

With Thanksgiving just days away, you may be thinking about your holiday table. It’s not too late to create a beautiful centerpiece. Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the cooler weather, [...]

The WaterSaver coupon program is a great way to help you maximize your landscaping budget. Plan ahead and read these six tips before starting your project. Whether you’re into extreme couponing, [...]

Fall is the perfect time to plant trees. And while it doesn’t feel quite like autumn yet, we’re ushering it in with a new fall coupon program. Starting Sept. 1 it’s all about trees! We’ve all [...]

When I was a kid, the end of school meant the beginning of a magical period of long lazy days, catching fireflies at night, camping out in the backyard and playing with my sisters, cousins and [...]

The home vegetable garden trend has seen a definite uptick in the last few years. As people become more aware of the benefits of organically and locally grown produce, more and more are starting [...]

Grilled pineapple is a light and refreshing desert that is just perfect for your Mother’s Day brunch, lunch or barbeque. It can be prepared on the grill or a grill pan on the stove. Either method [...]