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The right balance of water is crucial for our gardens. Too much can turn soils boggy and seep into building foundations. Too little and plants are parched. The following four gardens demonstrate how to deal with drainage in ways that keep gardens heal…

Simply put, mindfulness is the act of maintaining awareness of the present moment, without judgment. The concept may be a straightforward one, but it can be surprisingly challenging to implement. In the course of even five minutes, you may be pulled a…

Simply put, mindfulness is the act of maintaining awareness of the present moment, without judgment. The concept may be a straightforward one, but it can be surprisingly challenging to implement. In the course of even five minutes, you may be pulled a…

As we stay closer to home for the foreseeable future, our homes and gardens are substituting for camps and other summer activities that keep kids, teens and families busy. Looking for ideas to fill the time? Check out these outdoor projects the whole …

Check out these outdoor projects the whole family can enjoy, ranging from easy projects like starting seeds or creating a mini fairy garden, to more involved ones such as turning a stock tank into a raised bed. The activities are listed roughly in age…

These homeowners in Vancouver had some wonderful maple trees in their modest-size backyard, but runoff and standing water on the patio were creating a big problem. A comfortable lounge area, a dining area and a play area for their two children were on…

My home serves as my very own color laboratory. When I renovated the home, I intentionally designed a few areas that would create easy opportunities to change the colors at a future date. One…

Having an air conditioner is a near-must in climates where months-long heat waves are a summer norm. And with that comes an equally scorching energy bill. Even in regions with gentler climates, homeowners can still experience enough hot days in a row …