We’re transforming a shed into an art studio for homeowner Linda Johansen. Linda is native to Mobile, Ala., and has settled in Fairhope, Ala., after adventuring around the world with Delta Airlines. She has gradually redone her home one room at a time but needs a little help with her shed — and we’re happy … Read more
Olivia Harvey Olivia Harvey is a freelance writer and award-winning scriptwriter from outside Boston, Massachusetts. She’s a big fan of scented candles, getting dressed up, and the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley. You can make sure she’s doing okay via Instagram and/or Twitter.
Olivia Harvey Olivia Harvey is a freelance writer and award-winning scriptwriter from outside Boston, Massachusetts. She’s a big fan of scented candles, getting dressed up, and the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley. You can make sure she’s doing okay via Instagram and/or Twitter.
Photo: Repo Studio Landscaping can be pricey, but there are ways to lessen the expense if you exert a bit of extra effort and some ingenuity. Here are our favorite ways to landscape on a budget. 1. Choose plants with bright colored blooms for big impact. Flowering plants with big, bright blooms (as shown … Read more
As a gardener and urban farmer you come to appreciate and treasure compost, or as I affectionately call it, “Black Gold”. Composting itself is actually pretty easy and there are several methods and solutions. Whether you own a full-on farm, or live in a tiny apartment, there is no reason you can’t or shouldn’t be composting. … Read more
If you’re looking to add some curb appeal to your home, planting a shrub can definitely accomplish this. When choosing a shrub to plant, though, it’s important to choose wisely or you could end up wasting time and money on plants that aren’t worth the effort. For more content like this follow Real EstateOutdoor Spaces … Read more
Photo: BHG Ready or not, fall is upon us… and our gardens are changing. Odds are, most of the summer color has left your garden – but that doesn’t mean that you have to give up for the season! There are plenty of wonderful ways to give it a boost of fall color. Keep reading … Read more
In this week’s episode, we provide solutions for out-of-control Asiatic jasmine and a dripping range hood. (Carey Bradley, Today’s Homeowner Media/Osvaldo Maldonado, Getty Images/BillionPhotos) Hour 1 In Hour 1, we share a listener’s tip on how to track down rats in an attic, offer solutions for an invasive ground cover and more. Tracking Down Rats … Read more
Lawn and landscape expert Sid Sexton is back to talk more about pruning, landscaping and shrubs. In this week’s episode of “Ask Danny,” Sid Sexton is back to tell us how to plant shrubs and give some advice on pruning crape myrtles. Sid is the founder of Sexton Lawn & Landscape in Daphne, Ala., and … Read more
Backyard gardening can improve your mental health with minimal effort on your part. Join landscape designer and Done-In-A-Weekend Projects host Doug Scott to learn how. This post is sponsored by Exmark. Gardening can take your mind off of daily stresses. (happy_finch, Getty Images) Benefits of Backyard Gardening The positive impacts of gardening are almost endless, … Read more