News garden 2008-07-30 Andanh.com

Online real estate listings not always current Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:27:33 -0500
Years ago, before the age of instant electronic communications, local multiple-listing services (MLS) published inches-thick books with one black-and-white exterior picture and a written description of each house offered for sale through their members.

Psychologist, designer, TV personality show how to rid the kid clutter in your house Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:27:33 -0500
We've all seen it: The house that's overrun with kids' stuff because the kids run it.

Five real solutions to your kids' technology clutter Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:27:33 -0500
The trucks, teddy bears, dolls and Barbie Dream House may be history. But their fading from favor doesn't mean you're off the hook.

Toxics among common scents around the home Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:27:33 -0500
The fumes that waft from top-selling air fresheners and laundry products contain dozens of chemicals, including several classified as toxic or hazardous, says a University of Washington study published Wednesday.

The grounds of Bonneyville Mill offer a sea of color with blooming dahlias Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01:40 -0500
In the gentle sloping valley just below the mill pond, the Midwest Trail Garden, a somewhat less than romantic name, brims with large and colorful dahlias.

Home and garden news and notes Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01:40 -0500
WHAT'S NEW: TAKE A PEEK AT BIRD FEEDERS Duncraft has three new bird feeders that let you get a closer look at your avian visitors.

New products for your home and garden Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01:40 -0500
WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE Want to make a splash in your yard? Add a water feature -- a simple basin, spouting fountain, or reedy pond for fish or turtles. Lee Anne White's "Water Garden Idea Book" (Taunton Press) is brimming with 300 ideas and lush photos that show how birdbaths to barrels can introduce charm and drama to your garden. Serious water gardeners will drink in the chapters on cascading waterfalls and wall fountains.

How to pick a true collectible Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01:40 -0500
Summer is officially here. The garage sale signs are posted, flea markets and swap meets are open. All offering the promise of treasure for collectors.

Make your backyard a vacation destination with an outdoor kitchen Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01:40 -0500
The last decade has seen an unprecedented focus on home design and decoration.

Mature tree care: Part II Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01:40 -0500
Fertilization Fertilization is another important aspect of mature tree care. Trees require certain nutrients (essential elements) to function and grow. Urban landscape trees can be growing in soils that do not contain sufficient available nutrients for satisfactory growth and development. In these situations, it may be necessary to fertilize to improve plant vigor.

Summer months bloom with lots of color Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01:40 -0500
Whoever first coined the phrase, "Pride cometh before the fall" must have been a gardener.

Skip deadly learning curve for flower pot success Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01:40 -0500
Reader Caution: The more you know about home improvement, the happier you were before.

Proper watering is more than turning on the faucet Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01:40 -0500
Proper watering in summer is vital to keeping your landscape healthy. But it has additional benefits, too, including saving you money. The goal is to water only when your plants need it, and to water thoroughly at the root level.

Take time to choose your tools carefully Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01:40 -0500
Bill Massey has been a handyman for 18 years. He has hung sheetrock, replaced doors, and remodeled kitchens and bathrooms. Sometimes, though, he has been flabbergasted by the jobs homeowners hire him to do.

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