Tip of the Hat for Great Design – “Chez Poulet”

I know it is hard to imagine spring when many of us are socked in with snow so it is time to think happy, warm, springtime thoughts! Many cities are amending bylaws to allow laying hens to be kept…

Book Review: All New Square Foot Gardening

I  grew up in the country where our tradional "row garden" could not only put up preserves for a family of five for an entire year, but also supply most of our city aunts, uncles, and cousins with…

Garden DIY – Make Your Own Hypertufa Pots

I thing everyone had a mudpie experience as a child. The technique of making hypertufa will stir your memories of this experience or be a great project to do with your children's or grandchildren's…

Energy Efficiency Series: Recoup 30 Percent More When You Remodel Green

In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable.

Herb Gardens: Flavorful Gardening Landscape Additions

An easy way to ease into gardening is when you receive a tangible benefit. A cottage herb garden provides visual interest, delightful scents and a perpetual supply of fresh herbs. A snip here, a…

How to Illuminate Your Yard With Landscape Lighting

Create a stunning landscape that can be enjoyed during the day and night with inventive outdoor lighting solutions.

Complete Your Landscape With a Backyard Cottage

Charming Outbuildings Provide Storage, Workspace or a Quick Getaway Frenchflair traditional landscape

DIY Project – How to Install a Porch Swing

Nothing says summertime quite like a tall pitcher of iced tea or lemonade while swaying on a porch swing. This DIY article from our friends at BuildDirect shows how to add this attractive addition to…