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 […]
Month: August 2015
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 […]
Confessions of a Lookie Loo
I have a confession to make: every Sunday between 1 and 4 p.m., I sneak away from my cozy family life and roam the streets […]
Curb Appeal Goes Drought Tolerant
Neighborhood front yards are looking different these days, and it’s not because the David statues on the lawn of a house on Muirfield Road are […]
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Marigolds and tomatoes make a beautiful and a famous couple. Spring vegetable gardening means delicious homegrown food for you… and for backyard pests. Be prepared: […]