Wednesday, November 9, 2011

New neutrals/winter green/policy pointers

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The new neutral color palette The new neutral color palette

Brown or beige rooms need not be boring. If you're not ready to get into a gray area, you can still keep a brown room from getting stuck in neutral.

How to choose garden sculpture Choosing garden sculpture

As zinnias and hostas turn to mush, add cheer with backyard art.
Chronically wet yard? Dig a drainage trench Trenchant details

A drainage ditch can work like a gutter and downspout for your soil.

Contain that holiday spirit Contain that holiday spirit

A winter container filled with greenery provides a big burst of welcoming color at your front door.
High-quality tools are a gardener's ally Longtime companions

Buy the best tools you can afford, care for them, and they will last decades.
Virus attacking hostas Virus attacking hostas

Hosta Virus X stunts growth, distorts leaves and affects leaf color, from dark splotches to bleached-out leaves.
Finding a backyard-friendly chainsaw Let 'er rip

A new breed of chainsaw is lighter, quieter and easier to handle.
And you thought weeds were mere trespassers in your beds? In defense of weeds

A literary and historic tour of botanic vagabonds.
Make sure your home is properly covered Storms on way: Covered?

Buying less homeowners insurance is not a smart way to save money.
Washington homeowner transforms backyard into mosaic of stories Many stories to tell

Recycled materials live on in a backyard mosaic.

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