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Plants, Trees & ShrubsBy Laura Wallace Henderson February 24th, 2022
Dying oak tree branches can be a sign that one of a number of diseases has struck your oak, but they aren't necessarily an indication that an oak is doomed. Some of the ailments that affect oaks can be reversed with some care.
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Interior Home RepairBy Laura Wallace Henderson October 27th, 2021
Find out whether you need to seal or caulk your bathtub drain. The material you use to seal the bathtub drain depends on the accessibility of the tub's drainage pipe.
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Exterior Home RepairBy Laura Wallace Henderson November 5th, 2011
Although the sight of a swimming pool may make you think of rest and relaxation, these aquatic recreation areas take plenty of maintenance and upkeep. Without proper care, swimming pool water can turn cloudy and change color. Flocculation refers to suspended particles in the water that give it a murky appearance.
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Plants, Trees & ShrubsBy Laura Wallace Henderson September 16th, 2011
Ivy is a member of the Hedera genus of plants. These climbing vines are commonly grown as potted houseplants. Most varieties of ivy are hardy plants that seldom require special care although poor growing conditions and certain illnesses may affect the health and appearance of these plants.
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GardenBy Laura Wallace Henderson April 14th, 2011
In their natural habitat, cedar trees (Cedrus) can grow over 50 feet tall. Although they are often large specimens in nature, cedars make suitable varieties for growing and training as bonsai trees.
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Fruit & Vegetable GardenBy Laura Wallace Henderson March 8th, 2011
While the majority of plants contain foliage that maintains an even color throughout the growing season, some plants display their leaves in a range of color. Confederate jasmine is one variety of jasmine plant that creates a colorful display by changing the color of its leaves from green to deep red.
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