She Sheds: Turn a Backyard Shed Into a Private Escape
“She shed” supplies pretty sanctuary.
Your Monthly Gardening Chores for October
kazakovmaksim (snapgragons) / iStock / Getty Images Plus Plant strawberries this month for a tasty spring crop. Choose varieties for our region. If space is limited, plant them in a large container. Plant cool-weather annuals, such as snapdragons, foxgloves, pansies,…
August and September Garden Chores
August Trim back perennials and annuals to encourage a fall flush of blooms. Give your citrus trees a final application of fertilizer for the year. Use a formula developed specifically for citrus and follow the instructions on the bag. Remove vegetable plants…
Your Garden Chores for the Month of June: Here's What to Do Now
As temperatures rise, raise the level of your lawnmower to avoid “scalping” your grass by cutting it too short. Water only if you get less than 1 inch of rain a week, and water slowly and deeply for a longer…
Your Garden Chores for the Month of July: Here's What to Do Now
Pull spent early tomato plants from your garden and compost them. Plant cherry or grape tomato varieties, which can take our summer heat better than larger tomatoes. Cut back annuals and perennials that have bloomed to encourage bushiness and a…
State of Preparedness
The big storm is on its way, but you’re not worried. You’ve prepped for months just in case you are caught in the crosshairs, right? If not, here’s what you should do to prepare for the next Hermine. If you…
They Came to stay
Three transplant couples who vacationed on the coast and now they call it home.
