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Taking the Gardens Galore Tour

The list of gardens selected is kept under wraps until the day of the tour, but they feature a variety of gardening styles, "from formal to informal, woodsy to cottage, as well as annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and beautiful ... Read more

Jun 11, 2016 10:56 PM Dan Logan Home & Garden

Making Better Dirt

Compost is great for improving the soil quality of one's yard and gardens so that plants of all kinds will thrive. Leftover organic material from around the property gets recycled to contribute to another season of growth. Read more

Jun 6, 2016 8:44 PM Dan Logan Home & Garden

Avoiding Water-in-the-Basement Blues

A sump pump is a last line of defense, if water does get through the barriers you have in place. Even thoughtfully designed and well-constructed houses are vulnerable to water intrusion in their cellars. Read more

May 27, 2015 10:48 AM Dan Logan Home & Garden

Tree Down!

Most people don't think much about removing trees; it's one of those businesses that blend into the background unless someone downs a tree in your neighborhood and you get to watch the process, which is usually an attention-grabber. Read more

May 3, 2015 11:09 AM Dan Logan Home & Garden

Gathering Guide

In November, I go out to gather the last of the wildflowers and wild grasses to bring in for a late fall bouquet in shades of gold, orange and brown. Unlike a summer bouquet, it needs no water—everything is already dried on the stalk when I pick them Read more

Nov 2, 2014 2:24 PM Joyce Rowley, Joyce Rowley Home & Garden