2022, May

Mid May has arrived and with summer on the horizon it is time for us to look at our lawns and our landscaping.  How we decorate the outside of our homes reflects upon us and what we put into it.  Time and effort pay dividends and if we want to have the nicest yard in the neighborhood we must put in the initial effort and be consistent with the upkeep all summer long.

All about the Grass

For almost all of us the largest surface area of our yards is covered with green grass.  This simple plan...

The news story that has dominated the headlines for the last week and will likely be talked about all year long was the huge upset at the Kentucky Derby.  The winning horse, named Rich Strike, won the biggest horse race of the year despite being an 80-1 underdog.  People love the story of an overachieving underdog and that is because we all want to beat the odds.  Rich Strike’s achievement will likely be talked about for years to come.

Dreaming Big

We all dream of having our moment of glory...

For years the topic of sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint has been discussed through various means.  We hear about how using fewer disposable products is good for the environment and we discuss ways to reduce the use of fossil fuels.  It is a topic of conversation, but how often do we really think about how we can make a difference and how reducing our waste could save us a lot of money in the long run. Below are a few simple steps that all of us can do to help reduce the amount of...