Archive for August 2014
Garden Cover Crops
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont A cover crop is just that– a crop sown to cover a fallow garden area. There are several choices for cover crops, depending on the purpose which includes enriching the soil or controlling weeds. While growing, cover crops can slow soil erosion, outcompete weeds, provide cover over…
Read MoreWater, Water Everywhere! Water Fun in Charleston, SC
Water is the cornerstone for fun in Charleston, SC! Did you know?…For every acre of land in Charleston, there is 1/2 acre of water. Visitors and residents alike enjoy the gorgeous beaches, water sports of all kinds, relaxing on sunset cruises or just watching the sun go down over the grassy marshes. Whatever your fancy,…
Read MoreNational Relaxation Day … Just Sit Back and Relax
These days, there are more and more holidays that pop up on our calendars. Some make us laugh, some make us roll our eyes, and some are the traditional holidays that we have grown to love over the years. But one holiday that’s made its way into our calendars is National Relaxation Day (a.k.a August…
Read MoreQuail Ridge Country Club: Green Thumbs Welcome
Quail Ridge Country Club: Green Thumbs Welcome Quail Ridge Country Club in Boynton Beach, Florida, has established itself as one of the premier member-only resort communities in the area—an area that is a mere ten minutes from the infamous Palm Beaches, which are of the few beaches nationally renowned for white sands and turquoise waters.…
Read MoreOnce A Winter Home: Vizcaya Museums and Gardens
[metaslider id=1294719309] Miami has made a name for itself as being a desirable destination, be it a quick summer vacation or a more permanent residence. People flock to the entire state of Florida for its reputable warm weather, sunshine and sandy beaches, and Miami is definitely a Florida hotspot, especially when it comes to having…
Read MoreTreviso Bay – Retire in Luxury
Treviso Bay – Retire in Luxury Now is your time to relax. It’s time to spend days on end lounging at the beach. It’s time to spend an afternoon with your friends in town. It’s time to hit the green on a Wednesday. It’s time to retire in luxury at Treviso Bay. Located in Naples,…
Read More5 tips for getting the most out of your home appraisal
You’re getting ready to sell your home. Or say you are refinancing. Either way, one major step along the way to selling or refinancing is the home appraisal. The main question behind a home appraisal is: what is my home actually worth? What is the value of the property? A home appraiser will make the…
Read MoreSouthport NC’s Best Restaurants For Divine Dining
There’s nothing better than a great meal, right? Whether you’re searching for breakfast, lunch, dinner or happy hour, try Southport NC’s best restaurants for some divine dining. St. James Plantation residents aren’t going hungry in their hometown, that’s for sure!
Read MoreSouth Carolina Paradise: Daniel’s Orchard and Porchers Preserve
South Carolina Paradise: Daniel’s Orchard and Porchers Preserve Pulte Homes has made a name for itself in building homes that are built for the way its homeowner lives. With practical home designs that allow you to live fully in each part of your home—no space is wasted in a Pulte home—and built within communities that…
Read MoreRenovating Perennial Beds
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont One of the main problems I hear from perennial gardeners, and one I have myself, is perennial beds gone weedy. Or, as friend likes to say, they’ve gone “natural” and reached their “goldenrod years”. Where I used to have hundreds of perennials, all nicely organized and labeled…
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