FresnoBee.com: Home and Garden

Preparing for water changes

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:45:18 PDT

Whitehouse set a goal to reduce outdoor water usage in half. One way, Feathers assessed, was to rip out the lawns and replace a sprinkler system with drip irrigation. Read comments

Massage chairs offer a magic touch

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:20:42 PDT

Anne-Marie Kessler has a hard time sitting still -- except when she sinks down into the depths of her reclining massage chair. Read comments

BOTANICALS: Grape hyacinth

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:37:54 PDT

Grape hyacinths' tiny, violet blooms have a deep, memorable scent and are wonderful companions planted in boxes or pots with other spring bloomers. Read comments

BOTANICALS: White alder

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:37:54 PDT

These trees are useful in problem areas such as spots that are nutrient-deficient or have poor drainage. Read comments

BOTANICALS: Bailey's acacia

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:37:00 PST

Although relatively short-lived, Bailey's acacia can be a positive change to your landscape. Read comments

BOTANICALS: Heavenly bamboo

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:44:16 PST

What makes this plant special is the color it provides in the garden during all four seasons of the year. Read comments

BOTANICALS: Sago palm

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:54:59 PDT

Sago palms are a valuable addition to Japanese-style landscapes, tropical gardens, courtyards and containers for porch and patio. Read comments

You're so vane

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:38:22 PDT

There aren't many weather vanes like the one standing atop Jeffrey Smith's garage in Oakhurst. This one, in the shape of a train, is handmade by a local coppersmith. Read comments