Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

Lighting has evolved immensely over the years, from your age-old incandescent bulbs to your modern-day LED offerings. Most new construction’s only offering is the modern LED bulbs and fixtures and ...

The landscape in Greater Columbus can be downright dreary during the winter months. The vibrant and varied colors of flowering plants are long gone from much of the landscape, and the green turf is ...

Long before potential buyers spot those new stainless steel appliances or freshly painted walls, they'll see your yard. Curb appeal matters more than you think, which is why we tapped landscape ...

Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...

We often overlook a lush native evergreen that is ubiquitous in our landscapes — the American arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis). The word arborvitae is from a French phrase meaning “tree of life.” ...

As you drive around our neighborhoods, have you noticed how some homes dramatically stand out from the rest? Sure, it may be a beautiful house, but often it is more than just the house. Most likely, ...

It’s no secret that fire and drought are becoming bigger concerns every year for people living on the South Coast. Last year’s Gap and Tea Fires were disturbing reminders of just how close we are to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Long before potential buyers spot those new stainless steel appliances or freshly painted walls, they'll ...