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Hot Home Trend: Xeriscaping

Have your heard of xeriscaping? It is promising to be a hot home trend this summer. Learn about xeriscaping and whether or not it is right for your home. What is Xeriscaping? Xeriscaping is the practice of landscaping with plants that require very little water. Lately, it has really developed into an art form among home owners. Why? Well, there are a few elements that make xeriscaping so attractive. As global warming is causing a reduction in rain fall, we have been seeing more drought and water restrictions in the summer in many parts of the country, making it hard … Continue reading →

When Should You Transplant Vegetable Starts?

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When should we move our tender tomatoes and growing squash outdoors? This is the burning question in our house. When you’re living in a cooler and much wetter climate than most, when should you move your vegetable starts outside? How about when you live in a climate that’s just really cold until June? Or one that is hot, hot, hot come April? Here’s a quick guide to what you should be doing with your vegetable starts. First, let’s talk a little bit about why you start vegetables indoors. The majority of our vegetables are not well-suited to the exact climates … Continue reading →