Color affects our mood, our purchasing decisions, our appetite and so much more. That’s why it’s important to understand how the color choices we make when decorating affect us. Green is one of the most versatile colors for decorating and the concept of creating an indoor garden is intriguing so let’s dig down and get the facts.

Have you noticed how everything is becoming green? From the food we buy, how products are packaged and brands are now including their green initiatives as part of  their advertising. Do you understand how the new emphasis on green is affecting  your life?

Green is much more than a color, a mixture of blue and yellow. Green symbolizes a green planet and protecting our environment. The green movement is changing the way we think, the decisions we make, how our homes are built and furnished. READ MORE

Trees are one of the most popular landscaping features, and some homeowners won’t even consider buying a home without mature trees. The question is how do we minimize the damage these trees can do to our homes and cars?

Many homeowners think if their trees have been there for 20 or more years, nothing will happen. That simply isn’t true and with the varied and unusual weather patterns we’ve had the last few years, almost anything kind of tree damage is possible. Get tips to reduce your risk of tree damage like the photo to the right … READ MORE

Gardening is very relaxing to some people and others would rather pay someone else to keep their yard looking it’s best.  In today’s busy world, there are fewer flowering plants to brighten our day – people don’t have the time, or maybe the patience to plant and care for flowers like they did when I was younger.

Lots of people enjoy the beautiful green photos (of green growing things) which Jack shares on Facebook, and especially these wonderful green elephants.  They made me smile and I’m sure you’re smiling too, so I invited Jack to share their story with all of us. READ MORE

Most children think food comes from the grocery store. You might be comfortable with your children learning about farming through books, at school or television. Planting a family garden might be a great activity where each family member has a role, and your children have the opportunity to learn responsibility, teamwork and see the results of their labor in the garden. READ MORE

Landscaping starts up in the springtime. The weather is warm but not too hot, so the time is right to get outdoors and enjoy the work you like doing in the yard.  The snow and winter storms may be over but there’s lots of debris around the yard, and nothing looks as good as it did last summer. Don’t despair … it’s the same every year and with a little work, your lawn and gardens will return.

There are added bonuses to gardening – getting more exercise, enjoying the outdoors and some fresh air. If you’re not wild about gardening, you might want to hire someone else to take care of your garden or lawn maintenance which can be challenging to keep up week after week. When you get outdoors, you’re also likely to notice storm damage from the winter and maybe you’ll need a handyman to help with repairs. READ MORE