Home & Garden

Tim Daly

Making your garden ‘bird friendly’

People travel thousands of miles to search for rare and elusive bird species inhabiting exotic locations such as the frigid tundra in Alaska or the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica. However, one does not need to travel long distances to observe diverse species of birds as their backyard garden can potentially attract a multitude of bird species.

Joan Miller

Are you losing heat through your windows?

This is the time of year when we realize that heat is seeping out through our windows, robbing the rooms of precious warm air. Did you know that as much as 50% of our heating & cooling energy is lost through our windows? Yes, right out the windows, making the HVAC system work that much harder or making it uncomfortably cold so that you have to turn up the heat.

Joan Miller

‘Tis the Season!

Thanksgiving is my favorite Holiday. I love the food and the friends and family. Reflecting on this past year, I am grateful for the many blessings in my life including family, friends, and many happy clients.

Tim Daly

Preparing home gardening equipment for the winter

Homeowners depend on a variety of equipment to accomplish home landscaping tasks. During winter, most of it is not used and should be appropriately stored. However, some preparation is necessary before putting it away.

Joan Miller

Choosing the Right Window Covering

My job is to help you make an informed decision in choosing window coverings for your home or place of business. If I explain the value in each product and how it will benefit you, then I have provided you with the tools to make the right choice.

Joan Miller

October Begins Nationwide Window Cord Safety Effort

It is October already! In addition to pumpkins, Halloween, and apple cider, it is time once again to remind you of the importance of checking the safety of your window coverings. For this reason, we are sharing the article from the Window Covering Safety Council website:

Tim Daly

Make sure you use plants that fit the site

Fall is an excellent time of the year to install trees and shrubs. During the cold weather months, the top part of the plants grow very slowly, but the roots will continue to grow and expand. By the next growing season, they are better established and can tolerate the hot, dry conditions of the summer.

Joan Miller

What about color?

One of the questions I answer most often is about color. Should the window treatment match the wall color or the trim color?

Tim Daly

Use multiple tactics to control pests

Pests, whether they are insects, weeds, or plant diseases, are a fact of life in the home and garden.  One of the most efficient ways to control them is to practice “integrated pest management” or IPM, which anticipates problems and uses preventative measures.