Home & Garden

What to know before planting around your property

When planning a landscape, it’s tempting to pick the most colorful, vibrant plants. An eye-popping property filled with yellows, purples, pinks, and other bold colors is sure to catch anyone’s

Water gardens add charm and coolness

By Jane Gates Signal Contributing Writer Water gardening has become very popular all over the country. The romantic image of an oasis in the desert has always held a mag­ical

Get Growing with an Urban Garden

Urban living and lush gardens aren’t as mutually exclusive as one might assume. In fact, it’s possible to cultivate thriving gardens in even the smallest spaces. The first step toward

Corral Clutter with a Mudroom

(Family Features) Often positioned near the primary point of entry, mudrooms are a popular addition to many family homes. These organizational dynamos are the perfect place to catch muddy boots,

Outdoor TVs up the ante in outdoor living areas

Outdoor living areas provide a great way for homeowners to spend more time outdoors doing the things they love. That includes watching their favorite shows. Many homeowners take televisions designed

Gardening in the merry month of May

By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer As we move into the dry, hot weather of summer, we only have a little while left to take advantage of cooler days for

Thinking about Mom for Mother’s Day

After a pandemic-induced, stress-filled year, mom deserves something special, and Mother’s Day is fast-approaching. There are a number of local businesses here in the Santa Clarita Valley that can provide

How families can comfortably share close quarters

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretched on, families had to adapt to changing situations. Quarantine proved challenging even for the most resilient people, and families sharing close quarters had to find

What works best for spring gardens and lawns

By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer As temperatures warm in Santa Clarita, the likelihood of rain dwindles away. After this past year the sunshine is welcome, but garden plants will

How to respond to pesticide poisoning

Tending to a lawn and garden can be a great way to spend time in the great outdoors. It’s also an enjoyable way to improve a home’s curb appeal. Though

Several steps to save money on a remodel

Every homeowner has a defined budget they can allocate toward a remodeling project. Even if funds were unlimited, it’s still in a homeowner’s best interest to secure the best value

How ergonomic tools can help gardeners

Gardening is a rewarding activity that has been found to provide a host of benefits beyond ensuring readily available access to fresh fruits, vegetables and awe-inspiring blooms.  The Centers for

Gardening from a wheelchair can be done

Gardening is a wonderful activity that people from all walks of life enjoy. A garden full of fresh fruits and vegetables and/or beautiful blooms can instill a sense of pride