With the seemingly ubiquitous supply of mechanical air conditioning around us these days, it can be easy to forget what it meant in the “old days” to have a big old shade tree in the back yard. When I ...

Homeowners with new gardens need to pay more attention to watering over the first couple of years, including throughout the fall. New plantings need routine monitoring even when there is a sprinkler ...

It is the season of planting trees along the Treasure Coast. If you haven't celebrated Arbor Day yet by planting a tree, get to it! There is nothing more satisfying and positive than planting a tree ...

Water from bathroom sinks, bathtubs, showers, and washing machines is classified as greywater and, depending on local and state regulations, can be diverted to irrigate landscaping. The water that ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

Healthy and in-demand fruits such as the high-margin 'green gold' avocado, primarily grown in South and Central America, are among the least tenable and environmentally-friendly crops. According to a ...