Memorial Day Facts & Ideas...

Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, an extended weekend for family, friends, bar-b-cue, parades and sporting events. How will you share this holiday time? When you’re out on the lake fishing, boating and enjoying your freedom, take special time to reflect on the reason for the holiday, to honor those who gave their lives in military services.  Memorial Day Facts Memorial Day is always held on the last Monday...

Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent...

Not all real estate agents, Realtors® and brokers are alike. It’s wise to shop around and find the real estate team that’s right for you. First stop to think about the qualities that you need in a real estate agent to effectively sell your home. Your list may read like this: Listens to my needs. You want a real estate professional who listens more than talks. Your agent needs to hear what’s important...

Thinking About Concrete Floors?...

Concrete floors are all the rage in most public venues such as restaurants, churches and homes. Why? Most likely because concrete floors are relatively inexpensive to create, last longer than carpet, look clean, modern and sleek. Concrete floors not only look wonderful, but they are easier on the environment being the green option of choice for many home owners.  Concrete floors are also very versatile with unlimited...

Caring for Your Rose Bushes...

Roses are the most beautiful, colorful display in a garden and particularly hardy in southern climates. Taking care of your roses will ensure its beauty for many years to come. Here are a few tips for cultivating gorgeous, healthy rose bushes with fragrant blooms. Fertilize Roses Regularly Fertilize your roses in spring, about two weeks after the roses start to leaf out and again in the summer as needed. Do not fertilize...

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9, 2010...

Mother’s Day is upon us on Sunday May 9, 2010. A time to show honor to the Mothers in our lives. Mother’s sacrifice so much of their lives for their children, and deserve a lot more than they are given in return. They mean so much to us, and give so unconditionally. I hope we don’t take them for granted. I hope we take time to show them how very much we appreciate their continuous stream of love and...

How to Fertilize Your Lawn...

Fertilizing your lawn ensures its beauty year round, makes it more hardy to the scorching summer sun, and helps keep weeds out. The question is, when do you fertilize and what do you use? Some of you may have a yard service that comes in once-a-month, or four to six times a year to take care of your lawn. Those of you who don’t have that luxury may benefit from my research. I’ve decided to write this article to...