Let’s face the fact that windows are a great source of heat and light, but in the summer season, we don’t want the scorching heat outside to enter our comfort zone. Thus, this problem must … Read more
Human beings have a deep-rooted desire to flourish like a palm tree in various aspects of life. Thus palm trees are always attractive to human eyes. There is another important reason for humans loving palm … Read more
If you’ve lived in Colorado for any length of time, then you know it’s not a “sow it and it will grow” kind of place. Colorado’s alkaline clay soil and dry, drought-prone conditions (along with … Read more
With mega droughts threatening California and lawn irrigation accounting for 70% of all household water use, picking the right grass (or lawn alternative) can not only provide you with a better looking lawn when droughts … Read more
One of the favourite flowers of summer is the sunflower, a North American native that is now grown around the world as an oil and seed crop. For the home gardener, however, the main appeal … Read more
Pansies are some of the most charming of potted flowers, with their cheerful faces in shades of purple, yellow, and white brightening the late winter and early spring. They’re equally well-suited to planting indoors or … Read more
Potted hyacinths are one of the most popular indoor spring flowers, turning up in florist shops and grocery stores in late winter. They’re easy to care for and with some effort can be kept to … Read more
Gerbera daisies are not only one of the most popular cut flowers, but also are excellent potted plants, for both indoors and outside. While they are not winter hardy below zone 8, they are well … Read more
Easter lilies are one of the loveliest harbingers of spring, and a common Easter gift. However, did you know that these flowering bulbs are long-lived perennials that, with proper care, can last for many years? … Read more
Clearing snow from your driveway or yard is hard work, and it’s so frustrating to spend hours clearing it, only to find it covered in snow again the next day. But if you have a … Read more