Foundation puts Ohio in warmer hardiness zone www.columbusdispatch.com
@ 02/08/07 22:07 comments(0) report
a new plant-hardiness zone map created by the national arbor day foundation places almost all of ohio in zone 6, which is considered to have average winter lows of zero degrees to 10 below zero. the official u.s. department of agriculture map, from

Create your own bouquet of roses and hydrangeas www.knoxnews.com
@ 02/08/07 10:56 comments(0) report
vibrant green roses and rich purple hydrangeas make a stunning and surprisingly simple arrangement. this elegant floral display can be put together in just a few minutes and is perfect for enjoying in your home or as a gift for someone special.

Let bougainvillea be until warmer days www.orlandosentinel.com
@ 12/24/06 14:44 comments(0) report
lawn. is there still time to apply the fertilizer? a: a skipped meal could make for a hungry lawn, but now is not the best time to do the feeding. if the lawn is still a good green color, it might be best to wait until spring to apply fertilizer.

Gorgeous granite can take the heat www.ocregister.com
@ 12/16/06 20:13 comments(0) report
kitchen tabletop, for instance, granite will wear well. besides being tough stuff, granite also is beautiful, adding a touch of luxury to a home even as it adds utilitarian touches. as a kitchen tabletop, for instance, granite will wear well. other

Unitarians hold forum on energy efficiency www.mininggazette.com
@ 02/08/07 22:07 comments(0) report
energy efficiency. houghton — from plugging drafty holes to unplugging unused equipment, there’s a lot you can do to make your home more energy efficient, a local construction expert told the keweenaw universalist unitarian fellowship sunday in houghton.

Fresh Exotic Orchids At Sg Liang Farm www.brudirect.com
@ 02/08/07 22:07 comments(0) report
looking for fresh supply of orchids to decorate a grand event or wedding function? look no farther and pick a selection of over one hundred orchid species and hybrids at wong's orchid farm in kampong sungai liang. chinese couple wong leong swee and chai

NW Gardens: In the dead of winter, all eyes are on the little bright spots of conifer seattlepi.nwsource.com
@ 12/09/06 01:50 comments(0) report
nw gardens: in the dead of winter, all eyes are on the little bright spots of conifer bright spots appear in the garden even now, during these short and often soggy days. they come from plants such as small conifers that have interesting color, form and

If rushing makes you nervous, by all means, slow down www.tennessean.com
@ 12/07/06 14:36 comments(0) report
about two months ago, i met this guy named troy online. we hit it off in a major way and have become very close. we talk on the phone and online every day and have found we have many things in common. troy has expressed a very real desire to meet and

Holiday house tours beckon in many areas www.post-gazette.com
@ 12/10/06 20:20 comments(0) report
now that your christmas decorations are finally up, take some time to enjoy everyone else's. two holiday house tours are scheduled today on the north side and in the laurel highlands, and three more next week: hand-made soldiers decorate the side of the

Stay plugged in on maintaining electrical system www.ocregister.com
@ 12/02/06 20:22 comments(0) report
kitchen was nothing like yours. she didn't have an automatic dishwasher, a compactor, a disposal, a blender, an electric mixer, under-counter and in-cabinet lighting, or a juicer. if grandma had anything that was electric, it was probably a refrigerator