Pick The Perfect Pergola
Where I grew up, a lot of the grand old homes in town had pergolas on their property, often laced with wisteria or other flowering vines. But, for the life…
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Your October Yard & Garden To-Do List!
It’s time to get the yard and garden in shape for winter and October’s the perfect month to do it. The weather is warm, yet invigorating, and the ground is still…
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5 Ways To Have A Wicked Halloween Party!
People have just become crazy about Halloween. What’s not to like? It takes place in the fall when the weather is still nice, you get to put on costumes (or not) and…
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Let The Sunshine In!
You may not realize it but, without greenhouses, there might never have been sunrooms. Greenhouses were first constructed in Italy in the 16th century. Called “giarndini botanici” (botanical gardens) they were…
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Plant Now For Sensational Spring Bulbs!
There’s no better time to plant bulbs for spring flowers than now. It’s a lovely time to work in the garden (with cooler temperatures!) and planting bulbs now allows them to “winter…
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Fall Decorating Tips
A change of seasons is always a great excuse to enhance or transform your decor. The very thought of fall makes you want to move to warmer hues and cozy…
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Protect Your Outdoor Furniture This Winter
While we might not want to think about it yet, in a month or two it will be time to move indoors and that means taking steps now to clean and protect…
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Awesome Autumn Antique Shows
If an old board game, a toy train or a beloved doll from childhood evokes emotion in you, you probably love antiquing. Though antiques and collectibles are available in antique…
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Sheds To Solve Your Storage Problems
You might be surprised to learn that the shed has a long, storied history. Ever since man has walked on the Planet Earth he has wanted to accumulate “stuff.” When…
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Lighten Up!
Outdoor living and entertaining is one of the most relaxing pursuits. You gather close friends and relatives, kick back and just chill. However, because a lot of that time is…
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