By Kate Frey Special Contributor This article was originally published here Nevermore than now has this topic of creating fire-safe landscaping become relevant to all of us in the Western States of the United States. That is why we thought it important to share. The article states… The recent fires in the Napa/Sonoma area have...
A Closer Look at the Phenomenon of Destructive Wildfires in California With wildfires all around us we re-posting this article just to remind us all to be aware of the dangers a campfire, a dropped cigarette, or a spark from a lawnmower can pose. In this dry climate, it doesn’t take much as we all...
The ultimate goal of weed abatement is to create a safe perimeter around a dwelling and prevent homes and any other structures from getting burned to the ground. Local authorities are the ones that set weed abatement standards and they are not a one-time requirement. A property owner is required to inform himself of the...
Who hasn’t experienced weeds invading lawns and flower beds, the creeping kinds in particular? We came across this article – published on Realtor.com – we thought might be helpful to our audience. Read on for tips on how to keep creeping charlie out of your garden. Creeping Charlie – also known as ground ivy, lawn...