Spring has sprung!  Well…for many of us anyway.  If you’re not seeing clear signs of spring yet, you will be soon enough and it’s time to get ready! If our allergies can stand it, this is the time where most […] Read More »

Spring fever is setting in and for some it’s time for the War of the Roses. Temperatures are beginning to rise, and my green thumb is itching to get those rose bushes ready for their beautiful bloom season.  Here are […] Read More »

It’s wintertime; so all the gardening is done for the season.… right? WRONG! Winter is the perfect time to figure out what you’re going to do about your gardens for spring and summer. Believe it or not, making a decisive […] Read More »

As the days get longer it’s time to plan for spring, and there’s no better place to start than with your garden. This year, why not transform your garden space into an outdoor living room? Here are a few ideas […] Read More »

One Friday, my wife came home from work and said she wanted to put in a water fountain next to our pool so that we could have a pretty, relaxing water feature. My initial response was, “Honey, we have a […] Read More »

After spending over 40 years cooped up inside, working long days in the auto-manufacturing industry, spending countless hours pouring over paperwork and engineer prints, I have finally reached paradise. Well, sort of. I have to build it first. I have […] Read More »

Crushed red pepper flakes can do more than add kick to your pizza or pasta. Here are a couple of ways you can use red pepper flakes outside of the kitchen. Bye-bye Bugs Bunny Chili oil is a great way […] Read More »

Do you want to turn your backyard or patio into a relaxing oasis? One of the easiest ways to create a serene, spa-like environment is to add the sound of bubbling water. The problem is, outdoor fountains can be expensive. […] Read More »

…Yeah, gardens are nice to look at… …but let’s spice it up a bit! Here are a few guidelines that should give your yard the pizzazz it needs to stand out successfully: Color Coordinate Don’t stick a flower in the ground just […] Read More »

I’ll be moving out of my mom’s house soon into a home of my own. To show appreciation to my mom, I’d like to dress up the garden around her porch. It doesn’t have much going on right now. She’s […] Read More »