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Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: How to reduce your impact at home: 3 of 40
As we sit in front of the television, computer screen or iPod and check the world news, do we ever think what impact our device is having on the polar bearsat that moment? The subject of global warming is so vast and so overwhelming that sometimes I find I want to insulate myself, and retreat away from news of rising floodwat... More..
Home & Garden > Annuals Buying annuals: Big box stores or small garden retailers?: 1 of 4
Summer will be here before we know it, and we are all salivating over the glossy seed catalogs that are showing up each day in our mailboxes. I can almost taste the tomatoes now. But when the soil warms and the sun is higher in the sky, my instant gratification mode sets in. I want an instant garden in two weeks or less, so o... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) How to save on your electricity bill: 9 of 23
We are all looking for ways to save money in these difficult economic times. Gone are the days when we would put the heat on 70 degrees day and night, or leave the computer running all day and night. Cutting back on our home electricity use is not only smart on a personal finance level, but it is also greatly important on a g... More..
Home & Garden > Houseplants Great houseplants that can't be killed: 2 of 5
We are all becoming more environmentally aware everyday and this holds true for our indoor environment as well. Many people don't realize that adding a few houseplants to your interior can greatly reduce airborne toxins and actually create a healthier indoor environment. Who wouldn't want to bring a little of the outdoors in ... More..
Home & Garden > Houseplants Tips for watering houseplants: 4 of 6
There is a science to everything! When it comes to watering your houseplants many factors must be considered to deliver the most effective moisture to the root zone. Many years as a professional interiorscaper have taught me to pause and consider each plant before addressing its moisture needs. Remember, in all cases, when yo... More..