- 20 June 2025
The front of your home is what gives people the first impression of who you are. Curb appeal is not something you need to consider only when you are planning to sell your house. While realtors will wax eloquent about the impact of curb appeal on the market value of a property, does it mean that you should ignore it if you are not selling? Curb appeal is still just as important, if not more so. You have one home and one family, and they are closely linked. A great first impression adds to the stature of both.
- 27 May 2025
Sooner or later, the thought of a new-look garden enters the mind of most homeowners. It's like a home makeover – no matter how nice what you have is, the idea of something new and perhaps more suited to your evolving needs is very appealing. Just like a home renovation, there are a huge number of resources available to give you ideas and guidance on creating a new garden. The problem with this variety is that it can be confusing. What should you choose?
- 23 April 2025
Summer in California, with its great climate, is the ideal time to think about entertaining outdoors. It’s soon going to be time to get your garden ready for summer. Outdoor entertaining can be as formal or informal as you want it to be.
- 20 March 2025
When it comes to gardens everyone has their ideas about which plants and shrubs will look good and which will not. The yard is an integral part of the homeowner’s property and they have the right to decide how they want it to look.