Washington Post Offers suggestions on Preparing Flowers for Cooler Fall Weather

Washington Post Reports:
GREEN SCENE
Knowing when to prune is crucial for dependable flower blossoms


 
 
By Joel M. Lerner


Saturday, October 2, 2010
Why didn't your shrubs bloom when they should have this year? If they're healthy, planted in the proper location with good soil and everything else is in order, it could be because the plants were pruned at the wrong time.
GREEN SCENE: Pruning date is crucial for dependable blossoms
Some shrubs set flower buds on the previous year's growth. Others will flower on the current year's growth or bloom from buds that formed last year and this year.
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Spruce up the exterior of your home, before summer heat

CNN Money's Real Estate section reports:

The best outdoor jobs to tackle now

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Josh Garskof, Money Magazine contributing writerMay 3, 2010:

(Money Magazine) -- You probably know that boosting your home's curb appeal is one of the most important ways to maximize its value. But that doesn't mean you need to take on a pricey job like replacing the windows or installing a blue-stone walk. In fact, you'll probably get a bigger bang for your buck with upkeep that costs a few hundred dollars at most -- like touching up the paint, mulching planting beds, and staining fences and decks. "A lot of buyers expect to invest in big projects to customize the house, but no one wants to deal with deferred maintenance," says Rick Wohlfarth, a realtor in Cundy's Harbor, Maine. 
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Getting your Garden Ready for Summer? Consider Hybrid Tomatoes

Wall Street Journal Reports: New Hybrids Promise Same Flavor, Less Fuss; Heirloom Lovers Stew

We have heard a lot about Hybrid cars, and  going green as a way to save the planet and  reduce our carbon footprint.    Hybrid tomatoes however can  offer great taste with less maintenance then their purebred counterparts. Click link above to read more from Wall street journal online