Must-have landscape tools
Originally published on December 29, 2010
In the world of landscape tools, these are the basics you must have to improve and maintain your property.
Read More →A well-landscaped yard creates curb appeal and helps your property retain maximum value. Here are a few tips and tricks for sprucing up your outdoor spaces yourself.
Read More →Pamper your backyard birds for free
Originally published July 11, 2011
Wild birds are our backyard buddies: A swallow can eat a thousand mosquitoes daily; and watching birds glide and listening to their songs can soothe our jangled nerves.
Read More →Swimming pools: alternatives to Chlorine
Originally published March 25, 2010
Chlorine keeps swimming pools safe and clean, but there are alternatives to chlorine if you’re willing to pay the price.
Read More →10 tips for saving money in the garden
Originally published on January 28, 2011
Carefully plan and plot your garden to add value to your home and make the most of your time and money.
Read More →Deer fences keep Bambi out of your yard
Originally published on April 21, 2011
Which deer fence keeps the varmints out of your yard and garden? Here’s a look at the plastic, electric, and wood barriers that stand between deer and your plants.
Read More →7 gardening mistakes to avoid
Originally published on February 10, 2011
Even veteran gardeners make rookie mistakes, like giving plants too much water and too little space. Here are common garden blunders. Consider yourself warned. It’s easy to misjudge and make a mess out of your landscaping. Here are seven common garden blunders, and how to avoid them.
Read More →Digging your own French drain: save money — and your back — with these tips
Do you need to wear waders to mow your grass? If seasonal flooding makes your property more lake than lawn, which isn’t doing your foundation any favors, you need some serious drainage. Good news: You can do it yourself — if you’re up for the digging.
Read More →Small garden? How to harvest more than your big-lot neighbors
Originally published on June 2, 2011
If you have big dreams for a vegetable garden, but only a little space, plant intensively — a cheek-by-jowl, double-digging growing technique that yields two to six times the harvest of traditional vegetable gardens.
Read More →Screens protect your patio’s right to privacy
Originally published on May 27, 2011
Is it getting cooler, shadier, and less buggy on your patio and deck already? We hope so, because all week we’ve been helping you take back the outside with heat-beating misters, shade-makers, and bug fighters. Today, we’ll help you carve out a little patio privacy from neighbors’ prying eyes and bad taste in music with manufactured or natural screens. You might even find indoor uses for some of these options.
Read More →Ants, wasps, & mosquitoes: do-no-harm defense or all-out war?
Originally published on May 25, 2011
This week we’ve been helping you make patios and decks more comfortable during hot and humid days. Today, we’re focusing on how to prevent ants (try Cream of Wheat), yellow jackets, and mosquitoes from ruining your outdoor fun this summer.
Read More →Quick ways to make some shade, but don’t forget: trees are best
Originally published on May 24, 2011
f you prefer a drier cool, as opposed to the misters we mentioned yesterday, read on to find some quick ways to make some shade. Plus, get some tips on getting shade with some quick-growing trees.
Read More →Patio mister systems to fit any budget
Originally published on May 23, 2011
Your outdoor entertainment area can become a horror show in summer. Heat, sun, bugs, and noisy/nosy neighbors can drive you inside when you should be watching fireflies from your patio or deck.
Read More →Tree falls over property line: Who pays? Who picks up the pieces?
Originally published on March 23, 2011
If a neighbor’s tree falls over your property line, file an insurance claim for repairs and cleanup. No house damage? Check if chopping and hauling debris is covered.
Read More →Backyard pests–squirrels, rabbits, moles–can destroy your landscaping and lawns. Here’s how to get rid of the ravenous critters.
Read More →10 tips for saving water in the garden
Originally published on April 5, 2011
Saving water in your garden translates to saving money on your water bill. Here’s how to become water-wise and still have a gorgeous yard.
Read More →Invest a tax refund in your home: $3,000 projects
Originally published on April 4, 2011
Four great, summery ways to invest your $3,000 tax refund in your house.
Read More →Home selling tips
Associate Broker, GRI
Contact: (334) 618-2320 or delaine@c21keyrealty.com
Here are 10 good tips to help get your home ready to put on the market:
Read More →During the spring and summer, many homeowners work on many of their yard and garden projects. This article talks about a few of the things you should consider when planning extensive outdoor changes, especially if you are considering curb appeal for selling your home soon.
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