Q: I was reading up on controlling the leaf-footed plant bugs on my pistachio and almond trees and came across a recommendation by the University of California to use a pesticide containing bifenthrin. I see some Ortho products for lawn and garden contain bifenthrin. Is this a pyrethrin or something similar like you are recommending? Could this be used to spray the almond and pistachio every two to three weeks until it gets hot?
For some, modern design may be just a little too sleek. For others, traditional may feel too stuffy. The answer just might be the borderline style of transitional or what I sometimes refer to as “traditional with a twist.” There’s a definite and growing movement to bring traditional design into a fresher and more relaxed state, even though elegance and history are still very much defining elements of this style.
To make a gate self-closing all you need to do is get a gate spring.
Home decor inspired by the popular PBS show about English aristocracy
Several hundred thousand years ago (or maybe several million years ago), man came out of his cave. Around 1992, man started going back into his cave.
The ceramic tile industry is being revolutionized. What you’ll soon see in stores are products that blend three-dimensional digital printing technology, century-old manufacturing techniques and skilled artistry.
Design is collaborative by nature. Clients confer with a designer and designers will in turn consult with their subs and any number of talented artisans during the course of a project.
Buying a sofa feels a little like getting married — there is so much to consider before you pick the one you want to settle down with, isn’t there?
Summer is a great time for do-it-yourself projects. One way to spruce up your home is to add instant architectural detail to otherwise bland rooms.
Long, lazy days are one of the season’s sweetest pleasures. But they leave your crew with a lot of hours to fill.
Vintage and antique banks of all kinds are selling well in shops and auctions.
Playing is what childhood is all about. Making a place to play in the garden inspires kids and sets them an example for the rest of their lives. Even in a tiny backyard, there is plenty of room for children to play and for adults to have a good time.
Q: I have a canary palm in my yard that looks as if it’s dying, or at least the fronds are. If you look closely, even the fronds towards the center appear to be drying out. Have you seen anything like this? Can anything be done?
Brick red-dyed mulch is the equivalent of the 1970s orange shag carpet. It was popular for about two minutes and then became the ultimate downer after the fad passed. Unfortunately, colored wood chips are still around — even advertised on TV — which makes no sense when natural-looking alternatives are available.
