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There's never an off-season for products that can aid or enhance the yard and garden, indoors or out. Here are some new items worth checking out:
Markers with style: Those wooden-stick plant markers are so "Green Acres." Pane in the ... more

As you read this, I should be on my way home from a conference in Madison, Wis., designed for blind and visually impaired individuals and the professionals who serve them.
I had been asked to present two programs on designing ... more

As the executive chef at 212 Market, a downtown restaurant, Susan Moses uses a lot of herbs.
"They add so much flavor, and they're also full of vitamins," she said.
She incorporates them into all meal courses, including dessert. Fresh ... more

Now is the time of year to ensure that the beautiful trees in your yard will remain healthy and produce a vibrant, green canopy come springtime by treating them against insects, fungus and diseases. If trees are not cared for, ... more

Just in time for the season, a fresh batch of cookbooks devoted to cooking outdoors over wood, charcoal or gas has us all fired up.
One piece of advice: Don't look through these books hungry. Their full-color photos and delicious-sounding ... more

Forgo that summer vacation in favor of a retreat you can use right in your own backyard. Decks, patios, landscaping and gardens, and swimming pools and hot tubs can provide a daily relaxing escape from your everyday routines for years ... more

No matter what kind of house you live in, a green, healthy lawn is always the perfect compliment. When it comes to curb appeal, your grass, plants, trees, and shrubs are more than half the battle. Pulling the hose out ... more

Many people do not think of rubber when considering their outdoor flooring options. In fact, outdoor rubber flooring has many great qualities that make it an excellent material for outdoor spaces. 
Outdoor rubber flooring is available as tiles or in a ... more

OK, so you have finally finished landscaping your yard and it is beautiful…as long as the sun is up. Wouldn’t you like to enjoy the beauty after the sun goes down as well? The easiest way is with low-voltage landscape ... more