by Admin | Sep 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
1. LavenderLavender is an amazing Mediterranean shrub that not only looks great in your garden, but also gives off a fragrance that you and the local pollinators will love. It also likes very little water—to the point that many gardeners in humid or wet climates find...
by Admin | Aug 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Wildfire mitigation techniques Mitigating your property and neighborhood might sound complicated, but it’s really not. Here are three steps to get your home and property properly mitigated this fire season. 1. Create defensible space: The first step in mitigating...
by Admin | Aug 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
1. Toss your expired makeup Do you really need six different moisturizers and 20 lipsticks? Take five minutes to go through the medicine cabinet, keeping only the makeup you love. Why risk an infection from concealer that’s funky? “Makeup goes bad within three to 24...
by Admin | Aug 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
1. Change Things Up With Color Give your patio more color with painted walls or colorful mounted or freestanding panels. A painted green wall adds punch and interest to this Chicago patio, and it pops against the bright pink-and-red outdoor cushion and potted...
by Admin | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
What is xeriscaping? Originating in Colorado in the 1980s, xeriscaping was part of a joint initiative between the Denver water department and various nonprofits to educate the public about water-conscious landscaping. Since then, it’s become a growing trend among...
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