5 Ways to Put Fall Leaves to Work in Your Garden
Posted on Oct 17, 2019 in Home Advice
Why Are Leaves Valuable to the Gardener?
It’s simple. When incorporated into soil, fall leaves:
It’s simple. When incorporated into soil, fall leaves:
- Add nutrients, including phosphorous and potassium
- Increase the soil’s microbial life
- Boost its water-holding capacity
- Improve its structure, known as tilth
9 Things You Should Do to Your Home Before Fall Starts
Posted on Sep 28, 2019 in Home Advice
Sweater weather is coming—and you need more than a PSL to get ready for it.
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1. Clean, or possibly replace, your gutters.
2. Check for drafts.
3. Drain your outdoor faucets.
4. Bring your outdoor furniture in.
5. Fix any cracks in your driveway.
6. Change your filters.
7. Fertilize your lawn.
8. Test winter equipment.
9. Change your batteries.
Five Must-Have Fall Décor Items
Posted on Sep 25, 2019 in Home Design Ideas
A change in décor is the easiest way to keep your home relevant as we transition through each season, and it doesn’t have to be time consuming or expensive; if you already have a good foundation that consists of furniture and accessories (like a sofa, dining set, pillow inserts, picture frames, serving trays and neutral vases) it's easy to pull tog...
