A yard full of stones can stop even the most ambitious outdoor project in its tracks. Mowers bounce, shovels bend, and grass struggles to take hold. For many homeowners, those rocks feel like a permanent feature of the landscape. Most rocky yards can be cleared with the right combination of patience, simple tools, and a …
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Multiple varieties and hybrids of coral bells (Heuchera spp.) are available worldwide. These beautiful perennial plants produce lovely bell-shaped, petite flowers rich in nectar that attract all sorts of birds and butterflies into your garden. These plants would make beautiful additions to your woodland garden and great companion plants for many other plants. You only …
If you’re putting your home up for sale, chances are you have a honey-do list a mile long of projects to tackle—don’t we all? But don’t fret! You don’t have to make your home perfect, just perfectly saleable. Some projects can take a backseat in favor of more lucrative remodels that pay off big (ka-ching!), …
Did you know that 95% of people don’t get enough fiber in their diet? That’s a huge number, especially considering that experts call fiber the closest thing we have to a superfood. While protein gets most of the attention these days, fiber quietly does some of the hardest work in the body, feeding the gut …
Priced a pint of raspberries or a pound of asparagus lately? Fresh fruits and vegetables can seem like a luxury when skyrocketing grocery costs make it challenging to put even basic meals on the table. Here’s a novel way to stretch your food dollars: Go outdoors and forage. You’ll get fresh, delicious food for free, …
That gorgeous tree shading your back patio might be writing you a bill that you can’t afford. Foundation damage caused by tree roots is one of the most expensive and least visible threats to a home, and most homeowners never see it coming until doors stop closing, basement walls crack, or a home inspector delivers …
It’s the time of year when Spring blooms are bursting out, and gardeners’ fingers are itching to get back into the dirt. You may be looking at your green expanse of lawn with the vague notion that it could be something… more. And you’re absolutely right. Your yard can be so much more than grass. …
Step outside and take a good look at your yard. It might be time to be honest with yourself and decide if your yard is actually what you want it to be or if it hasn’t lived up to your dreams. Plus, if you’re thinking about possibly selling your home in the next few months, …
The weekend ritual of driving through local neighborhoods looking for bargains is a wonderful pastime. Sidewalks and driveways fill up with tables of forgotten goods that promise deep discounts. The thrill of finding a hidden treasure for just a few dollars drives the excitement of the hunt. However, many items offered at yard sales carry …
Your joints ache, your knees protest, and somewhere along the way, someone told you that gardening was a young person’s game. That someone was wrong, and a University of Arkansas study of more than 3,300 women proves it. Researchers found that women over 50 who gardened at least once a week had higher bone density …