Seeing the trailer for The Incredibles 2 has me so, so excited. The first movie had wonderful characters and a great story, and naturally my favorite … [Read more...] about Dangerous curves ahead
Outdoor Living
Gearing up for grilling and outdoor kitchen season
When I left the gym this afternoon it was a balmy 65 degrees, and I drove home with the windows down. I haven’t completely given up on snow, but it’s … [Read more...] about Gearing up for grilling and outdoor kitchen season
The fastest way to learn new plants
I moved to Virginia from Arizona in the summer of 2005. After a couple of weeks of job hunting, I got hired as a landscape designer and hit the ground … [Read more...] about The fastest way to learn new plants
How to plan and build a screen porch in Virginia
You probably never gave all that much thought to everything needed to plan and build a screen porch. Build a deck, add a roof, staple some screen to … [Read more...] about How to plan and build a screen porch in Virginia
Should I use weed fabric under mulch?
When asked if you should use weed fabric under mulch, I think of P.T. Barnum. Before P.T. Barnum was known for circuses (circii?), he operated the … [Read more...] about Should I use weed fabric under mulch?