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There's nothing like a potted plant to enhance the corner of a room. But how do you enhance a potted plant? You know my answer, of course -- embellish it! To bring more depth to a room's decor, try combining opposites. For example, a hand-painted design on a galvanized metal container adds texture and interest. The functional look of metal is softened by a fresh design. More ... As I travel the country, I'm hearing more and more about the shortage of water and seeing the toll it's taking on lawns and gardens. Some municipalities have restricted outdoor watering completely while others have limited allowable times to a small window each week. More ... A lawn or front yard in the early American neighborhood meant you had money to burn. In the 19th century, only the wealthy could sacrifice area for the grounds around a house. But by the next century, larger front lawns began to emerge, and claimed more and more property. This benefited the city streetscape rather than the homeowner. More ... Manassas, Va. - Heat and drought stress most plants and may cause you to lose some or all of the time and investment you have put into your home landscape. According to a recent survey of the Garden Writers Association, one-third of all households have no plan for how to conserve water in their gardens. Another 26 percent plan to stop watering all together. More ... Beginning July 1, people no longer may purchase red-eared sliders -- common pet store turtles. Anew rule passed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) prohibits selling the species. However, anyone who already has a red-eared slider may keep it, under the new rule. More ... KABOOM! is not only the sound you'll hear overhead at Pensacola beach on July 4th, it is also the name of the entire project to bring a fireworks display back to Pensacola Beach. Kaboom is just one of the many celebrations planned for our area. More ... Tortilla soup and black bean and corn salsa encrusted chicken breasts called Pollo Mi Casa are but two of the gourmet food items on the menu at a hidden restaurant in Gulf Breeze. At this restaurant, the menu changes daily, prepared by a Cordon Bleu-trained chef and offering nutritional analysis right on the menu. More ... |
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