Home & Garden

Garden trends for 2020 are about sustainability

A plant trends study by horticulturalists with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences revealed gardeners nationwide, as well as the Santa Clarita Valley, will be looking

Garden and fruit tree care for February

By Jane Gates, Signal Staff Writer Although we are prone to occasional frosty nights in the winter months, this time of the year can offer some of the most productive

Home improvement trends for 2020

Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions a home improvement project? For 2020 the emphasis, like replacing plastic straws with paper and disposable water bottles with portable multi-use bottles, is

Don’t miss out on bareroot planting season

In Southern California, bareroot planting season is upon us. For gardeners, it is the best time of year to plant a variety of fruit trees, roses and selected other plants.

Winter gardening that you can do indoors

When the weather is too chilly, windy or wet to work outside, it doesn’t mean you can’t still do gardening in comfort. Here are some quick tips on outdoor gardening you can do while indoors.

Seven ideas to improve curb appeal

Whether you’re hoping to sell in the near future or simply looking to touch up outdated areas, there’s one aspect of home maintenance most homeowners agree is important: curb appeal.

Tips when planting shade trees

Beautiful landscaping can add instant curb appeal to a property. But beauty isn’t the only thing that makes idyllic landscaping attractive to homeowners.

Christmas tree recycling ideas

When choosing a real Christmas tree for holiday celebrations, consumers should think about the many ways that trees can be repurposed after the holiday season.

Potted plants can go well beyond the holidays

Decorate with potted plants to add some last minute festivity to your home, house entry or garden. Most holiday plants can not only add seasonal cheer, but, with proper care, can be enjoyed for years to come.

2020 interior design traditions on the horizon

2020 interior design traditions on the horizon

The beginning of the new year is a natural time to think about refreshing the look of your home, and in 2020, “cozy” and “warm” are trending keywords for interior design.

Relax and make yourself at home

In the middle of the holiday season our human desire to organize and control everything can add a lot of stress to our lives. Then throw in all the traffic, the guests, the up and down weather and the wildfire dramas we have been experiencing.

Best wedding venues in SCV

The Santa Clarita Valley can lay claim to some of the best wedding venues around, including ones that work with budgets and offer a variety of services. Though weddings are