Porches & Porch Swings
Italians enjoy piazzas, the French love their sidewalk cafes but in America, the front porch rules, spanning the front of countless homes in every city and village. Porches can be…
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Backyard Summer Fun
If you live in an area that has traditional seasons, you know that a backyard in winter is a pretty sad place. Trees with no leaves, a garden without flowers and, at…
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The 10 Best Perennials For Your Garden
Perennials are a wonderful thing. They save you money (you buy them once and they come back every single year!) and time (less time out buying annuals) and give a backbone…
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You’ve Got To Love The Adirondack Chair
Classic, comfortable and colorful, the Adirondack chair was first designed in (where else?) the Adirondack Mountains. The Adirondacks cover a huge swath of northern New York State and were, a…
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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Pruning
I don’t know about you, but I often find pruning to be a bit of a mystery. Cut the old wood stems. Don’t cut the old wood stems. Geez! Can we…
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The ABC’s of Updating Your Outdoor Space, Pt. II
Hey, outside is “in” and it’s time to turn your outdoor living space into the perfect summer retreat. As we’ve said before, stepping up your style is as easy as ABC!…
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7 Smart Memorial Day Entertaining Tips
Since Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning your Memorial Day party. Whether you decide to host a low-key BBQ at a…
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Creating An Herb Garden
Herbs have been prized for thousands of years for their culinary, cosmetic and curative uses, but many are equally valued for their ornamental beauty. While herbs are not showy plants, plenty have…
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Your May Lawn & Garden To Do List
Spring cleanup isn’t just for the inside of your house. It’s even more critical to prepare the outside of your home (specifically your lawn and garden) for the growing season.…
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7 Super Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is less than two weeks away! (Make a note on your calendar that it falls on May 13th this year.) So, it’s time to get serious about “The…
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