Home And Garden

Maria Menounos dishes on relaxing outdoors

Vanja Veric — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700

When Maria Menounos isn't busy with her Extra duties and countless commitments, she unwinds in her front yard with her favorite furry friends.

How to turn your home into a winter wonderland

Maria Mora — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Transform your home into a festive winter wonderland this holiday season. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying your home with your family, make it sparkle with these tips.

Easy home maintenance tips for the new year

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:26:00 -0800

Do you still have summer patio furniture on the patio, collecting snow? Did you ditch your home fix-it list as soon as the holiday season kicked in? Now that the busiest time of last year is over, start the new year by taking care of those home maintenance projects that shouldn’t wait until the summer.

8 Outdoor and gardening accessories for spring

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:42:00 -0700

Garden gnomes and mosaic stepping stools are go-to outdoor and gardening accessories for many spring-loving gardeners, but if you're looking to make a unique statement with your green space, fill it with stylish yet functional garden decor. Here are eight of our favorite outdoor and gardening accessories that will set your backyard apart from the ordinary garden spots this spring.

Online gardening: 5 Must-see gardening websites

Lauren Fairbanks — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:06:00 -0800

There are websites for any hobby or vocation, and gardening is no exception. Whether you're in need of tips on becoming a successful green thumb, recipes for your new crop of garden vegetables or just general news and stories on gardening, here are five gardening websites that offer advice on all things horticultural and landscaping.

4 Gardening apps for your green thumb

Lauren Fairbanks — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:54:00 -0800

Though gardening and technology may not seem to mesh, there are a growing number of smartphone apps to help you with your green thumb. Here are four of our favorite iPhone gardening apps for your green space.

4 Simple gardening solutions

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:54:00 -0800

Not all of us were born with a green thumb -- and even if you were, growing a vibrant, gorgeous garden can be tricky. A lot of factors go into making your garden grow and when things go wrong , it’s easy to feel disappointed with a less-than-perfect space. We’ve come up with some simple solutions to some of the most common gardening concerns. So don’t give up; read on to find a way to make your green space thrive.

Create the perfect garden room

Jessica Ackerman — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:11:00 -0700

If you love to garden, you probably hate to see summer end each year. Although many people have a collection of house plants in their home, it's just not the same as surrounding yourself with beautiful plants in the great outdoors. If you spend all winter wishing for the beauty of your outdoor garden, plan now to create an indoor garden room that you can enjoy all year round. It might just become the most popular room in your home.

Fall gardening tips: Bring the birds to your yard

Janet Teas — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:14:00 -0700

Beautiful autumn gardens are a visual treat as well as a banquet of goodies for hungry birds. Food-rich flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees feed our feathered friends well into winter. This fall, attract birds to your garden by giving them the four main things they need: food, water, shelter and a nesting site. Bird feeders, birdbaths and birdhouses can all play an important role. These fall gardening tips can not only help birds survive, they provide your autumn garden with interest as the leaves fall as well as through the long winter months.