Cleaners That Can Explode Are Toxic
Store shelves are loaded with household cleaners claiming to be safe for the environment. But we know that claims can be false and boasting of […]
The Big Sleep – A Lawn Dick Digs Up the Dirt on Dead Grass
It’s dead and there are no regrets. It was green. It was alive. But the grass had to go. This wasn’t the demise of just […]
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Street?
Backyard Chickens aren’t just for farms anymore. A recent email chain sent out to Hancock Park block captains had this subject line: “Chicken Wandering on […]
Lost in Light Bulb Limbo
In retrospect, God had it easy when he proclaimed “Let there be light.” Creating the sun was a simple decision compared to staring at a […]
Plastic Surgery for Your Lawn
Artificial turf is like cosmetic surgery for your lawn. You get it hoping it will look great but if it goes wrong, it can look […]
Drought Hack
The Mayor’s office recently took to social media, inviting Angelenos to share water-saving innovations by posting to Twitter with the hashtag #DroughtHack. It received responses […]
Dry Stream Beds for Thirsty Los Angeles
It appears, the heavens closed up the watering hole without announcing “last call” to all the thirsty California patrons. Angelenos have been asked to cut […]
Beat the Heat and Save Money
The only thing worse than a summer heat wave is an autumn shock wave when you get the air-conditioning bill. When September rolls around and […]
Turn Nature’s Leftovers into a Party or ‘Fruitanthropy’
Tired of watching overripe bits drop to the ground in a gloppy mess? Here are some ideas on making the most of your bountiful backyard […]
Go Native with Drought Tolerant Grass
Thirsty grass. Waterless months. What’s a homeowner to do? Crank open the lawn sprinklers and let the water flow while six percent of California farmland […]