By Cheri Marcovitch Signal contributor I found an old photo of my grandmother (my dad’s mother). She was with her girlfriends at the beach (circa 1917). Some say I favor…
Just when winter thaws out and people are anxious to enjoy the blooming flowers and luscious lawns of spring, pesky pests can appear and impact comfort levels and safety.
Here’s a way to start 2020 that is not only doable, but will make you healthier and happier for years to come: do some gardening this year!
Beautiful landscaping can add instant curb appeal to a property. But beauty isn't the only thing that makes idyllic landscaping attractive to homeowners.
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.
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.
Scarves. Pumpkin spice lattes. Leaves crunching underfoot. Sweater season is moving in fast, which means it's time to start transitioning to fall maintenance to make sure your home and yard are ready for winter. The following are some things you can do to prepare for the cold and wet weather ahead.
In this age of DIY, many outdoor home projects look doable. The truth is, plenty of outdoor projects tackled by homeowners to save money are better left to landscape professionals.
As weather starts to cool, getting the garden into shape for winter becomes important. Maybe we will have another rainy winter to relieve gardens after past years of low rainfall.
Heat waves are an inevitable part of summer in many places across the globe. While humans can escape indoors to air conditioned rooms when heat waves hit full swing, flowers planted around a property have no such luxury, putting their survival in jeopardy whenever the mercury rises to especially steamy heights.
Not only can you save your own vegetable seeds to grow the next year's crop, but sometimes you can even end up with a plant that surpasses your expectations. Of course, most often you’ll get something similar to the original plant.
As summer fades, temperatures in the Santa Clarita Valley often ignore the shortening daylight hours and soar into triple digits. This has been a relatively mild summer when compared to the past few years.
Many things can cause a yard to be uneven. Drainage problems, leaky pipes beneath the grass and pests can wreak havoc on a yard, resulting in uneven turf that can be both unsightly and unsafe.
Whether it's splotched, patchy or completely covered, a lawn choked with weeds can be a homeowner's worst nightmare. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to transform an awful lawn into your dream lawn - thick, green and weed-free.
In partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, the city of Santa Clarita is hosting a series of smart gardening workshops. Classes are scheduled to take place…
You can make do-it-yourself yard art with a little of your own creativity. Yard art is anything that will decorate your landscape. You can use it anyway you want.
Gardening can be an enjoyable activity for adults and children alike. It encourages creative thinking and can make for an eco-friendly activity as well. Adding a touch of whimsy to…
By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer Now that the 4th of July is past, we are officially into the summer. Chances are we will not be seeing a lot of…
The world has a water problem. Though the planet is 70 percent water, according to the World Bank, estimates indicate that with current population growth and water-management practices, the world…
June is the month to prepare your landscape for a long, hot summer. Like any project, the more efficient you are with preparation, the more successful the project will be.…
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