Jan 1

When Choosing a Place - Garden v House

One can find many "reality" programs on the telly. Those programs featuring real-estate (i.e., shopping for homes) are especially popular. I occasionally watch an episode (whichever one my wife has chosen) at dinner or while consuming an adult beverage after a day at the computer or working in the garden. But I cannot watch very long without getting frustrated, for they never cover the mechanicals (i.e., HVAC, electricity or plumbing). Any half sane prospective buyer should c

Rant of the Month

Unfortunately, most people know very little about plants and gardening, including many "professionals" employed to design, choose, install and maintain landscapes. This page spotlights specific issues with commentary on remedy or recommendation for course of action. Examples are numerous and easy to find -- rarely requiring me to travel far from home. Hopefully, these postings will make the task more difficult. I also feature seasonally appropriate topics and focus on species and issues to help educate.

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