Home & Garden

If you love your garden as it currently exists, congratulations! You’re way ahead of most of us. But, if there’s any doubt that your garden isn’t the best it can be, reading about what’s trending with gardeners for 2022 will point the way to "Intentional Gardening" perfection. ...

Everlastings may not be forever, but last a year or longer. When the green foliage of your houseplants tends to overwhelm, an arrangement of dried “everlastings” will break up the monotony. And pressing everlasting flowers provides unlimited options for craft projects. Plan now to include them in your garden for 2022. ...

Senior living options have evolved in recent decades to include vibrant, multi-level communities that cover a spectrum of housing — from active, age-restricted neighborhoods to full-time, skilled nursing facilities. Finding the right one for you or your parents is like choosing a college. Gather information and visit several. Then determine what fits your personal preferences and budget. ...

Winter birding is a family-friendly activity easily enjoyed from the comfort and warmth of your home. Watching the birds provides a great educational experience for grandkids. February is also National Bird Feeding Month, so it’s the perfect time to get started.  ...

We're finally getting winter weather after a mild start to the season, and here in Northeast Ohio, that means snow. So, what's the safest way to remove the white stuff from your driveway? ...

Leave the snow and ice behind and head over to the Cleveland Botanical Garden for its annual orchid show. Thousands of orchids will fill the interior garden and create a vibrant tropical escape from the Northeast Ohio winter. ...

Poinsettias and Cyclamen are traditional plants that add welcome indoor color to the holiday season. But now it’s January and all the holiday decorations are safely stored for another year. What to do with the plants that are still merrily blooming? If you’d like to try keeping them, here are some tips. ...

Don’t you wish for something to brighten up long, dreary winter days? Colorful bulbs can do that! Read on for tips on when and how to plant a variety of bulbs that will add color and fragrance to your home this winter. ...