Grow, grow, grow. That’s what all gardeners are praying now as trees and shrubs promise to bring new life to yards once again. Of course there are fertilizers and other plant foods for sale this season, but one of the best ways to stimulate growth is by pruning. As they say, “Out with the old, [...]

Simple. Elegant. Gracious and charming…these are conditions the consummate Southern hostess aims for in home and entertaining. How fitting that these qualities can also be attributed to orchids—the subtle plant adorning more and more homes in our area as their popularity takes hold. Once only a hobby for the wealthy, orchids are now widely available [...]

It’s a fashion show in your own backyard. Your grill, hidden under a cover for months, is ready to strut its stuff. So don’t forget to accessorize this “hot item” as it makes its appearance on your patio runway this summer. Grilling gadgets are more varied and plentiful than ever before. It’s heaven on earth [...]

By Mitzi B ible Victory in Vinyl Perhaps the latest trend in fencing—not available a half-century ago—is vinyl. Then durable material now used on many of the newly constructed homes in the area can be seen in everything from a safety fence around a pool to an ornamental garden fence. Jason Nuckols of Vinyl Porch [...]