Home and Garden
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Yes, you can have a tidy native-plant garden. Here are some tips
Jun 06, 2024 5:00 am - Native plants effortlessly grow healthier and stronger than exotic species, seldom need fertilizers, and require little or no extra water once established. So why are homeowners slow to adopt the trend?
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Home & garden calendar, June 9-15Jun 06, 2024 1:51 am - Garden walks, plant swaps, special events and more.
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BBB: Watch out for summer’s hot scams — utilities, storm chasers, concert ticketsJun 02, 2024 5:46 am - With June ushering in the official start of summer, and like the emergence of warmer temperatures and cicadas, scammers also are coming out in full force looking to exploit warm weather opportunities.
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Board cannot approve expenditures via emailMay 30, 2024 7:53 pm - A condo board often approves expenditures by email in between quarterly meetings. Is unit owner right to question this?
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Why you should take steps if you see a grayish powder on your plants. It’s powdery mildew
May 30, 2024 6:15 am - Don’t ignore that grayish powder on your plant leaves. It’s powdery mildew and left untreated it will affect the health of your plant. Find out how to treat it and how to keep it from forming in the first place.
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How to keep weeds, pests, diseases at bayMay 30, 2024 6:00 am - Here are some tips on how to keep your garden and containers looking their best this summer.
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Taking care of your home’s exteriorMay 30, 2024 6:00 am - It doesn’t take much to spruce up your home’s exterior and transform it into an oasis that’s relaxing to come home to. A little elbow grease, a splash of color and a little trimming can flip the script on your exterior.
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Luckily for cooks and gardeners, some herbs come back year after year
May 30, 2024 6:00 am - With prices going up at the grocery store — and herbs are always a bit pricey — maybe this is the year you can experiment with growing your own herbs and spices.
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Tubular skylight an efficient way to bring in more natural lightMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - A skylight can bring in more natural light, but how can you choose between a standard rectangular or a tubular variety?
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How a board can change bylaws to update carpet requirementMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - Hardwood flooring in a condo violates the bylaws in a condo association. What’s a board to do?