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Be Water Wise with Xeriscaping With population of Texas growing and new houses being built, a question that has been asked how can we conserve water and still have a beautiful yard? Water in some states has been limited to drinking water. As a result, major conservation practices have been enacted that limit water for…
Tips for MAY Planting » Plant these annuals early in the month for spring color: petunias, larkspurs, foxgloves and stocks. Other annuals such as marigolds, celosia and wax begonias may be planted late in the month. » Plant tomatoes, peppers and eggplants from 4-inch pots after March 15th. Plants should be hardened off (gradually exposed to outside…
As an interior designer, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “How do you stay looking so young?” Oh, wait, that is not right. It is actually, “Where are your favorite places to shop?” While I love frequenting local merchants like Dove’s Nest and Velvet Angel in our adorable downtown Waxahachie, I venture out, twice a year, to…
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My husband and I have always loved houses. So when we stumbled upon a dowdy kitchen that needed some love, we grabbed our hammers and jumped in. These before and afters will show you what a difference great design will make! Built in Hutch The dated paint and drab lighting was downplaying the charm of…
Tips for January Planting » Plant trees, shrubs and woody ornamentals from nursery containers. Plant slightly above ground line to allow root flare to be exposed. » Transplant small trees and shrubs while they are dormant. Water the plant well before digging it. » Plant cold-tolerant herbs such as chives, cilantro, garlic and parsley; onion transplants late month.…
When you walk in to your new client’s house and they show you a custom made doggie door… complete with trim and a sliding barn door, you know they are dog lovers. When I walked in to Melinda and Ran’s home in Waxahachie, that is exactly what I found. “They had recently sold their large…
Tips for November Planting » Now through February is the perfect time to plant container-grown trees and shrubs. Dig a hole two times the diameter and one inch shallower than the root ball. Make sure the root ball and the hole are thoroughly wet before planting. Backfill with existing soil and water well. » Use the “Custom Tree…
Growing up in northern Illinois, during my school years, I met very diversified people of varied cultures. As was common, the areas were divided into somewhat cultural sections, which I find to be true in most northern and eastern towns. On the east side of Rockford, Illinois the communities were filled with people of mostly…
A Room to Grow (Tall) in. “In thIs crazIness of the back to school season, It mIght be that your kId’s space Is the last thIng on your mInd. allow me to gIve you some practIcal tIps to help you fast track a room redo/refresh so you can focus on what really matters. catchIng up…