(ARA) – The weather is warm and the sun is shining, making it the perfect time to start your home improvement projects. Whether it’s a little tidying up, or a full-on home repair, some tips will help you complete your projects without a lot of headaches. Winning the battle against rust As the sun begins [...]

(ARA) – What gardener doesn’t find tasks like weeding and watering tiresome? To tackle recurring chores like these and more with greater ease and efficiency, consider some practical tools that offer two-in-one solutions. Watering well: For a new twist on watering, try the new Dramm ColorStorm Spinning Sprinkler. It takes the usual hose-attached sprinkler experience [...]

(ARA) – Looking for a trendy home and garden makeover that gives instant gratification and doesn’t require a lot of time and resources? The latest trends in fashion and home decorating are drawing inspiration from the bright colors and laid-back attitudes of the tropics. “Vibrant tropical colors are influencing home decor and gardens this spring [...]

(NC)—It may have felt like summer this spring, but now that we’re officially headed into the warmest months of the year, people are going outside to enjoy the weather and tackle those outdoor home improvement projects. Always keep safety top of mind during this time. Here are some safety reminders from leading Canadian utility, Enbridge [...]

(ARA) – With summer on the horizon, families will be heading to backyards across the country for picnics, sports games and to simply soak up the sun. A lush green lawn is the perfect setting for these activities and will be the envy of the neighborhood. How does one achieve that well-manicured, stadium-style lawn? Many [...]

(ARA) – Every garden is filled with them: millions of unseen weeds. They are dormant seeds that lurk just below the soil surface, ready to spring to life with just the briefest exposure to light. Weeds can choke a garden, robbing it of space, nutrients and water. Allowing weeds to mature compounds the problem, as [...]

Herb gardening is the perfect garden for beginners. I believe it is one of the easiest gardens to grow and is so simple to maintain. If you’re looking to start up a basic herb garden, you really do not need to invest too much time or money. This is how I started gardening, and find [...]

I love organic veggies and with Spring right around the corner – errr, well at least in the future – I’m thinking about growing my own organic garden this year!  I found this video online that gives some tips and steps in making that happen.  Have you grown an organic garden?  What tips do you [...]

(ARA) – Whether tailgating, playing a game of catch with the kids, cheering on your favorite team from the stands or calling plays from the couch – fall means football. A few simple tips can keep outdoor projects from running interference on your weekend game schedule. Here are 10- to 15-minute garden and lawn drills [...]

Every year, as I stumble to the cash register under a dozen plants, I often forget to grab the fertilizer that I prefer to use.  I mean, there are a hundred and one different things that I like to buy for my garden every year and I tend to forget about purchasing anything else, except [...]