Archive for May, 2010
America’s Prettiest Public Gardens
You don’t need to be a green-thumbed gardener to surround yourself with nature’s beauty. Here, a round-up of America’s 10 most beautiful public green spaces.
Courtesy of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Archives
Boston
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Where you’ll find…
5 Things You Can Do (Today!) to Organize the Garage
A garage that’s cute on the outside deserves a clean interior too. Photo: jlt, Flickr
Get your garage organization started with these five easy steps.
Memorial Day weekend isn’t all fun and games, it’s also an ideal time to scratch some of the items off of your to-do list. For a fresh start…
Get Rid of Insects the Natural Way (Really!)
It’s the season for insect invasions in the home, get ready to get rid of them with natural remedies. Photo: DavidDennisPhotos, Flickr
Gentle ways to repel or get rid of bothersome insects.Even though movie studios have tried make us fall in love with ants and other insects, most of us aren’t thr…
Trend Alert: Ruffles
In fashion and in home decor, ruffles are having their moment.
No, we’re not talking about the potato chips, we mean the frilly, girlie kind of ruffles! This past weekend I went clothes shopping and in every single store there were ruffled shirts, skirts and tank tops — more ruffles than a pirat…
Eco-Lingo: Deconstruction
Wait, don’t swing! Photo: ptkphoto, Getty RF.
Eco-lingo is being tossed around left and right these days. We’re demystifying common terms to help you figure out which words are the real deal… and which are just green jargon.
Today’s word: Deconstruction
Definition: Also known as “green d…
Native Perennials for Shade
Thinking beyond hostas: These six native perennials offer natural beauty in your garden.
A walk in the woods can be very inspiring, offering beautiful shade-loving blooms for the garden. Many native American plants perform well in cultivation and are readily available at nurseries. Adapted to the…
How to Clean A Gas Grill
Don’t get caught in the beginning of BBQ season with a burnt-out grill.
Click, click, click… no flames. Avoid this common barbecue catastrophe by giving your gas grill a thorough cleaning to start off the season. According to the annual Weber GrillWatch Survey, 38 percent of grill owners s…