The 11 Best Outdoor Rugs for Patios, Porches, and Decks

Here’s a good article on outdoor rugs by Kat de Naoum for Better Homes & Gardens. You might think of rugs as an indoor item, but outdoor rugs add a dash of style to your porch, patio, or deck while protecting flooring from dirty shoes, lawn debris, and pet...

MARCH WEATHER FORECAST 2021: SPRING WEATHER ON THE WAY

Here’s a weather prediction for March by Michael Steinberg for The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Let’s talk weather predictions for March 2021. According to weather folklore, if March “comes in like a lion, [it] goes out like a lamb.” Let’s see what sort of...

TOP 4 LANDSCAPING TIPS FOR THE EVER-CHANGING NEW ENGLAND CLIMATE

Here’s a good article on landscaping tips for New England by Judith Lipson-Rubin for Moodscapes LLC. Creating vivacious landscape designs can be challenging, given New England’s intense four seasons. Massachusetts weather ranges from bitterly cold nights in the...

GROWING CHERRIES

Here’s a good article on growing cherries by Catherine Boeckmann for the Farmer’s Almanac. PLANTING, GROWING, AND HARVESTING CHERRIES Cherry trees are a sight to behold in the spring, when they’re covered in white or pink blossoms. After that, they produce...