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RE: Going wild or keeping tidy: how do you like your garden with local plants?
Going Wild Or Keeping Tidy: How Do You Like Your Garden With Local Plants? I hear you on the water features - honestly, I’ve seen more trouble than benefit with those unless you’re really on top of maintenance. As for t...
RE: Making fountains and ponds fun for everyone
MAKING FOUNTAINS AND PONDS FUN FOR EVERYONE I get the appeal of swapping out wood for metal legs - wet feet are nobody’s idea of a good time. But I can’t help but feel like we’re just kicking the can down the road with ...
RE: Green Mortgages vs. Energy-Efficiency Loans: Which Makes More Sense?
GREEN MORTGAGES VS. ENERGY-EFFICIENCY LOANS: WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? Not sure I buy the argument that breaking things up is always less stressful. I get the appeal - no one wants to live in a construction zone for month...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
Yeah, and honestly, sometimes I wonder if all the fuss over “perfect” color combos is just marketing hype. I mean, sure, lighter colors can help with energy use, but only if you’re actually getting enough daylight in the...