You thought you were done with that tree when the chainsaw fell silent. Not so fast. You still have to deal with tree roots. Tree roots are an entirely different beast. Depending on the size of the tree or the reason for the removal, you may even need to call […]
Since becoming a national holiday during the Civil War, Thanksgiving can accurately be called one of the first authentically American holidays. Initially celebrated as a communal harvest, the holiday has evolved enormously over the centuries; it’s been observed. We’ve come pretty far from a simple harvest celebration. And let’s face […]
Guns N’ Roses is the headliner at this year’s Austin City Limits festival. But armed with swabs, we tested public places at the famed music festival and found that E. coli and Fecal Coliforms made an appearance, too. Musical festivals are supposed to be fun events for the public, and […]
You decided to save some money and opted for an above-ground pool instead of a built-in. And the kids had just as much fun swimming in it. But now that you look at it, the above-ground pool looks a bit sad, a big steel pail of fading summer memories. “Water […]
Wouldn’t it be amazing to grow tasty big tomatoes all year round for perfect BLT’s or pick bright, cheerful flowers even on the dreariest days? Gardening enthusiasts can have these things and more by constructing a greenhouse in their backyards or acreages. You can choose a mini greenhouse, small greenhouse […]
Ask homeowners to name the pests that give them the most headaches, and near the top will likely be one pesky small insect that invades and colonizes their yard by the thousands. Ants. They move in with rows of marching soldiers carrying away your picnic and building dirt mounds marking […]
The moment weeds like dandelions, chickweed, crabgrass and purslane pop up in the grass, you likely dig them up or douse them with a spray bottle full of Roundup or another weed killer. But hold back on your trigger finger and do your homework first. Identifying the weeds growing in […]
Nothing emits the same lush, tropical feel as a landscape filled with majestic palm trees. Well-maintained palms beautify the landscape as they add to your home’s value. What’s not to like about that? Proper palm tree care leads to hardy and long-lived trees and their care begins the moment you transplant them into […]
Welp, it’s that time of year again. It’s too cold to spend an entire Sunday afternoon sprawled out on a sandy beach. That one family member is bugging you about getting hitched. And, for reasons that we can’t quite explain, the living room couch is a lot lonelier than it […]
Every homeowner wants to enjoy their outdoor space, but not everyone has a flat piece of land to work with. Whether it’s an uneven yard or a home on a hillside, creating a terrace garden will add depth and function to your yard. But where do you start? In this […]