How to pick the right trees for your property

The arrival of spring is a welcome occurrence for many people. Budding flowers are among the harbingers of spring.

Take stock of your outdoor furniture — do you need more? Would colorful new Adirondack chairs, a new picnic table and maybe a garden bench and planters be more inviting?

Some simple cleaning strategies make it easy to brighten outdoor furniture made of metal, glass, wood, and plastic. Before homeowners know it, their backyards will be ready for outdoor entertaining season.

Home renovation projects can pay numerous dividends. Renovations can have a positive effect on resale value, make homes more livable for residents and, in some ways, make homes more affordable.

Homeowners can try these three techniques to keep mosquitoes out of their backyards

A fairy garden is the perfect project

Large windows can provide stunning views of the outdoors and allow ample natural light into a home

Cutting too low can injure the grass

Many gardeners prefer growing a variety of plants in their gardens

No garden is immune to disease. Even the most attentive, experienced gardeners have had to confront disease in their gardens

Short of a full-scale demolition and rebuild, home additions are the most time-consuming projects homeowners can undertake

Powerwashing, also known as pressure-washing, utilizes a high-velocity water spray to remove dirt and residue from the exterior surfaces of a home

Dog urine and feces can adversely affect the look and health of a lush green lawn

Wallpaper fell out of favor years ago, but new styles that aren’t so heavily patterned can make for wonderful additions to any room

The poison ivy rash can be very uncomfortable. Learning to identify poison ivy plants can help people avoid the rash

Check out a cherry blossom showcase