http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:59:35 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:50:56 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Landscape-lighting-for-Christmas?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner Landscape lighting for Christmas comes in so many more forms than ever before. You can deck the halls with strings of LED lights, projected pictures, lighted imagery, spot lights, or mobile glittering lights. Icicles are back in fashion, too. And ... Landscape design Decor Landscape/garden use Themes Special projects Holidays Seasonal Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:50:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Landscape-lighting-for-Christmas?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d16-10-indoor-plants-for-home-and-office?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner There are many plants that adapt well as houseplants for the home or office. Some we see often, some are less common. All need rich soil and good light. Most need to dry out no more than on the very surface of the soil. Here are some of the more freq... Plants Decor Potted plants Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:37:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d16-10-indoor-plants-for-home-and-office?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Who-will-be-the-next-top-landscape-designer?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner The APLD (Association of Professional Landscape Designers) just announced they are accepting entries for the coming 2010 International Landscape Design Awards. You do not even have to be a member! If you are a garden or landscape designer, you... Planning a landscape or garden Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:41:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Who-will-be-the-next-top-landscape-designer?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Growing-Feijoa-and-Psidium-plants-Guavas?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner The two most frequently grown guavas in the United States are the Pineapple and the Strawberry guavas. Both produce decorative flowers and sweet, tasty fruit. They are both evergreen and make excellent landscape plants. But their cultivation needs... Plants Edible landscapes Trees Vegetables and fruits Gardening Growing tips Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:56:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Growing-Feijoa-and-Psidium-plants-Guavas?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Grow-a-pomegranate-for-garden-beauty-tasty-fruit-healthy-juice-or-to-make-pomegranate-concentrate?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner The pomegranate has become extremely popular recently due to all the press it has gotten as a healthy fruit and drink.  It has been touted to contain one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants of all fruits and is believed to be powerf... Plants Trees Vegetables and fruits Gardening Growing tips Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:12:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Grow-a-pomegranate-for-garden-beauty-tasty-fruit-healthy-juice-or-to-make-pomegranate-concentrate?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Grow-an-agave-plant-for-garden-decor-landscape-effect-and-drought-tolerance?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner The Agave, or Century Plant makes as a big, bold statement in the landscape. If you live in a hot, dry climate, growing an agave outdoors will be remarkably easy. The hardest job will be to decide which agave to grow! Use these tough-growing plant... Landscape design Plants Gardening Growing tips Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:17:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Grow-an-agave-plant-for-garden-decor-landscape-effect-and-drought-tolerance?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d13-More-blogs-and-websites-for-top-garden-gurus?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner There are many sites and blogs on gardening, landscaping and plant on the internet.  You can learn about just about anything you want if you look in the right place.  But like all information posted on the internet, the quality and accur... Landscape/garden resources People Gardening Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:41:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d13-More-blogs-and-websites-for-top-garden-gurus?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Gifts-for-Gardeners?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner If you know a garden enthusiast, shopping for the holidays – or birthday, or other event – should be relatively easy. The number of handy tools and gadgets, wearables and books available to buy for gifts is huge. Check catalogs, garden... Products Seasonal Garden gifts Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:57:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Gifts-for-Gardeners?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Lets-talk-manure?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner Manure is one of the best ways to improve the planting medium of your garden. It is nature’s way to help things grow better in soil. It will add substance and organics to sandy soils, nourish lean, stony soils, improve the texture and draina... Green landscaping materials Gardening Organic Soil Growing tips Nature Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:21:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Lets-talk-manure?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Backyard-Living-101-What-is-subsurface-irrigation?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner Subsurface irrigation is not a totally new idea, but with the technology available it is now becoming arguably the most efficient way to water lawns and gardens. With the growing population of the world and the problem of drought in so many previo... Green landscaping materials Construction Lawns Irrigation Products Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:15:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Backyard-Living-101-What-is-subsurface-irrigation?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Grow-herbs-on-your-window-sill?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner Just because temperatures drop outside doesn’t mean fresh herbs aren’t still in demand in the kitchen. Many herbs and spices can be successfully grown indoors on a sunny window sill. There are many kits for sale all packaged up a... Plants Specialty gardens Gardening Potted plants Herbs Growing tips Garden gifts Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:25:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Grow-herbs-on-your-window-sill?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Beets-beets-and-more-beets?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner Beets can be grown in the garden over a long season between frosts. In mild climates you can grow them from seed year round. The beet is one of the most useful vegetables since there is very little waste. You can eat both the greens that grow abov... Plants Edible landscapes Vegetables and fruits Gardening Organic Nutrition and benefits Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:43:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Beets-beets-and-more-beets?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Walnuts-miracle-food-from-a-treeWalnuts-miracle-food-from-a-tree?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner Walnut trees are not difficult to grow in areas that do not experience hard frosts. These large-growing trees are perfect for shade and make lovely, bold statements in the landscape. There are several types of walnut (Juglans), the two most common... Plants Edible landscapes Trees Organic Nutrition and benefits Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:12:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Walnuts-miracle-food-from-a-treeWalnuts-miracle-food-from-a-tree?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-When-the-rodents-come-in-from-the-cold?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner As weather chills, humans aren’t the only warm bodies that seek cozy places to snuggle for the winter. Unfortunately, rats and mice are among those warm bodies that will be all too happy to take advantage of a comfortable, heated house. This... Wildlife or pests in the garden Products Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:01:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d6-When-the-rodents-come-in-from-the-cold?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Pasadena-cuts-outdoor-watering-to-once-a-week?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner As the restrictions on watering tighten, the city of Pasadena, California just announced the most stringent watering laws in Southern California to counter the high water demand and the effects of consecutive years of drought.  Residents are ... Landscape design Green landscaping Water wise Places and events Maintenance Gardening Lawns Irrigation Growing tips Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:22:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Pasadena-cuts-outdoor-watering-to-once-a-week?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Tips-on-finding-a-snow-blower-for-the-best-price?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner There are a number of ways to clear snow from your walkways in the winter.  One of the easiest solutions is to use a snow blower. Larger items like snow blowers can get expensive. The best way to find the best snow blower for the best price i... Maintenance Tools Seasonal Weather effects Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:42:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Tips-on-finding-a-snow-blower-for-the-best-price?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Finding-free-birdhouse-plans?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner Bird houses attract colorful wildlife to the outdoor yard. In the spring they offer homes for birds to raise families, and in the colder weather they can provide shelter. There are all different styles and shapes for birdhouses. If you want to att... Wildlife or pests in the garden Decor Structures Special projects Construction Nature Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:52:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Finding-free-birdhouse-plans?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Celebrities-help-with-water-conservation-for-the-California-Landscape-Contractors-Association?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner Do you need a good landscape contractor?  Could you use some guidance and information on who to hire?  Consider calling the California Landscape Contractors Association.  This organization, commonly referred to to as the CLCA, regis... Water wise Hiring help Landscape/garden resources Gardening Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:27:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Celebrities-help-with-water-conservation-for-the-California-Landscape-Contractors-Association?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Holiday-parties-in-the-backyard?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner If you live where winters are not too harsh, you can enjoy using your outdoor space to entertain for the holidays. Although you may be lucky to enjoy lovely weather on the day or evening that you want to have a party, you can’t always depend... Landscape/garden use Special projects Entertainment Holidays Seasonal Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:44:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Holiday-parties-in-the-backyard?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Radiant-heat-can-make-snow-and-ice-go-away?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner If you live where snow and ice can make surfaces treacherous outdoors in the winter, you might want to think about using radiant heat to make snow and ice go away. Radiant heat systems are used in driveways, walks and roofs to stop ice jams. ... Special projects Construction Maintenance Products Seasonal Weather effects Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:44:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13636-Backyard-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Radiant-heat-can-make-snow-and-ice-go-away?cid=exrss-Backyard-Living-Examiner