Category: lawn and garden
You turn the faucet off when brushing your teeth and installed low-flow toilets and showerheads – but your outdated irrigation system could be undermining your efforts to save water. The average American household uses 30 percent or more of its water outdoors in landscaping. Bigger users might be closer to 70 percent in some cases, according …
As temperatures rise this summer, so do the risks of droughts. Water shortages can be a threat to your home and community. That’s why it makes sense for Americans to conserve water as a matter of course. The best place to start is right in your own backyard. What can you do to conserve water? Here …
(HIB) – Bright flowers are blooming, nights are turning warmer, the days are getting longer: ’tis the season for outdoor entertaining. Design insiders say you can make summer sizzle by throwing a great dinner party without breaking the bank. Simply start with two sources – your china cabinet and Mother Nature. “With the higher gas prices …
(HIB) – Sprucing up outdoor spaces doesn’t have to cost a lot to create a big impact. Rather than buying new, consider refreshing or upgrading furnishings, equipment and features you already have. You will save some green and give new life to items that might otherwise wind up in the trash – and ultimately in the …
(HIB) – The warmer months provide numerous opportunities for hosting outdoor events: birthday parties, Father’s Day barbecues, graduation celebrations, backyard campouts, weddings or a gathering for watching fireworks on the Fourth of July – the list is endless. Even when just hosting a fun neighborhood picnic or ice cream social, it’s important to get the outdoor …
The patio season is winding down, but it doesn’t mean it’s time to neglect your outdoor space. While the season for outdoor decorating and hosting is about to take a break, you can do a number of things to make sure your deck or patio stays in good shape for next year. Winter also presents a …
With weather warming up after the long winter, it’s time to get back outside and start working in the yard again. Before you fire up the mower for the first cut, it’s important to prepare the unit with a few maintenance steps.
ConcreteNetwork.com explores six trending concrete staining techniques that are perfect for updating interior concrete floors and exterior hardscapes, both in residential and commercial settings…. (PRWeb August 11, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/stain/concrete/prweb8570404.htm
Stroll your neighborhood and chances are you’ll spot landscape shrub roses decorating someone’s garden or backyard. Take a drive into town, and you’ll see them planted at your favorite shopping center.
Lemonsforlimes.com is a new online platform allowing gardeners within a community to come together to share and trade the bounty of their gardens with others nearby. Home gardeners can now play an… (PRWeb August 11, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/sustainable_living/gardening/prweb8699789.htm