Submitted Fairy garden creation is a great way to get kids interested in gardening, while teaching them a useful skill such as how to grow and take care of plants. Gardening can be an enjoyable activity for adults and children […]
Category: Home and Garden
Rutland Garden Club readies for coming plant sale, May 21
Courtesy of Rutland Garden Club A variety of plants are potted and perused by vendors at a previous plant sale. The Rutland Garden Club’s annual plant sale will take place Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. until all plants are […]
Why honeybees need protection, and what you can do to help
Submitted Many bees need protection from pesticides and other threats. Honeybees flitting from flower to flower is one of the first signs that warm weather has arrived. Honeybees are a welcome presence in the garden, pollinating plants and contributing to […]
Grass clippings can help you save on fertilizer this summer
(MS) According to Scotts®, a premier lawn seed and care company, grass clippings contain the same beneficial nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, as fertilizer. Grass clippings can provide as much as one-third of the annual feeding requirement of your […]
Tinmouth’s plant sale offers perennials in 32nd year
Saturday, May 7 at 8 a.m. — TINMOUTH — The 32nd annual Tinmouth plant sale will take place on Saturday, May 7 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Old Firehouse. Viewing will be from 7:30 to 7:55 a.m. No sales will be made before 8 […]
Improve indoor air quality all year long
Submitted Mopping after vacuuming can remove any lingering allergens and improve indoor air quality. (MS) As winter wears on, it’s not uncommon for people living in cold weather climates to experience some cabin fever. In addition to contributing to cabin […]
Did you know?
Submitted Trends suggest that homeowners are again investing in home improvement projects. The home improvement market, which includes both improvements and maintenance, has rebounded considerably from its most recent low point in 2011. The Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) […]
Five simple ways to go green at home and save money
Submitted Many little improvements can provide savings for you, while protecting our environment for future generations. (MS) Thinking green throughout the year can offer some significant benefits. Here are some easy ways you can go green in your own home […]
Win-win: make spring projects more eco-friendly and cost effective
Submitted Hanging laundry out on a clothes line is an easy way to save on energy costs, and reduce your carbon footprint. The fresh smell that accompanies is an added bonus. The arrival of warmer weather means different things to […]
Sustainable flooring options are on trend and enviro-friendly
Submitted Unlike wood, which will absorb moisture and can warp, bamboo (actully a grass) repels water and can be used for flooring in areas where one wouldn’t think to put wood, such as in bathrooms, entryways or mudrooms. (MS) Kitchen […]