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Calling All Gardeners! Help Me Name This? What Is It?

Faith Martin — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:23:56 +0000

I've been looking at plants to plant on my back hill for ground cover so I don't have to mow. I've been considering Lavender, Black Eyed Daisies and some other flowers to plant there as well.. But, in my minds eye, I kept seeing THIS!

And I couldn't find it anywhere or explain to the nurseries what I was looking for until I saw it at BookWalter Last night! I think it's beautiful and appears to grow in quite thick.

Best Home Improvement Stores

Guadalupe Angeles — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:08:26 +0000

Summer is just around the corner and the warm sunny days are already here. Sounds perfect for some home improvement if you ask me, so why not get started? Perhaps It is time to update your garden, fix your fence, paint the house, remodel your kitchen or bath, or even build a shed. Whether you [...]

Shade Trees For Pets During Hot Summer Months…Which are Best?

Faith Martin — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:51:25 +0000

I need to plant a shade tree for my dogs in the back yard, so I'm looking at various kinds. I want the tree to be non-toxic to pets of course. My friend suggested the Royal Empress Tree.

I think those trees are beautiful and apparently provide a gorgeous bud in the spring and large broad leaves after blooming

Ever Thought of Living "Off the Grid"?

Faith Martin — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:30:37 +0000

I have actually thought seriously about living “Off the Grid” Maybe it’s the hippie child in me coming out from being raised in Santa Cruz CA. But, seriously, sometimes I think life would be simpler and more meaningful. I know a few people who have made that work. I’m always looking at interesting models for [...]

Garden Help This Weekend at Heritage Nursery!

Faith Martin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:58:07 +0000

Hey, this sounds like a cool deal! I'm not so good at gardening and I just found out that this Saturday is an event at Heritage Nursery 27th & Ely St. in Kennewick!

It's "Fun in your Garden Day" and they're going to have all kinds of demonstrations on plant

Simple Shelf Assembly Gone Bad!

Faith Martin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:22:44 +0000

Those of you who know me well, know I’m on a forever quest to become more organized! So yesterday I bought a shelving thing at Costco that I thought would help me get some junk out of cabinets and utilize a bit more space. “Fitch” (a worker guy at Costco) was such a sweetie and [...]

I Took the Plunge! Had to Buy The Dyson Animal Vacuum This Weekend!

Faith Martin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:05:41 +0000

Oh my gosh, so I HAD to buy a vacuum over the weekend! And, what a dilemma! It’s like shopping for BEDS! You can’t believe how much money you have to pay for a good vacuum until you research it and have to take the plunge! So…I asked a LOT of you what you suggested [...]

Squeaky Garage Door Fix! (Don't Use WD-40!) [VIDEO]

Woody — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:00:46 +0000

Hey, I love WD-40...who doesn't....BUT DON'T USE IT ON YOUR GARAGE DOOR! Here's why and how to really make your garage open silently:

Spring Cleaning Streaky Windows! What's the BEST Way to Clean Them?

Faith Martin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:56:41 +0000

I TRIED to do a little spring window cleaning over the weekend, and thought I did a good job. From where I sat it looked pretty good. Till the next morning, when the light shown right in the window and obviously I was WRONG!

There were streaks EVERYWHERE! Wow! All that hard work!

Yikes! So, I did a little research yesterday.This is what I fo

What Is Bark Blowing? [SPONSORED]

Andrew Kirk — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:22:53 +0000

Bark blowing is a new way of laying ground material that is NOT labor intensive. A machine blows it from a hose, laying it evenly and naturally. Because the bark is blown, not laid, it can be placed on any slope or hard-to-reach corner. Check out these examples: <hr /> If you’d like to learn [...]

Best Places for Lawn Mower Parts & Service Near Kennewick and Pasco [SPONSORED]

Andrew Kirk — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:11:00 +0000

It’s almost summer. Is your lawnmower ready? These places can help: Sears – Columbia Center Mall Affordable Lawn & Sprinkler – 903 S Beech St., Kennewick CJ’s Small Engine – 20008 S Finley Rd, Kennewick Don’s Parts & Sales – 1341 Wyman St., Richland Stanberry Lawn Mower Repair – 142203 W Buena Vista Rd., Prosser [...]

Vinegar Is Grandma's Awesome Cure for Everything!

Greg DeLange — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:52:22 +0000

Years ago my grandmother told me to use vinegar for my heart burn, I tried it and got rid of my heartburn IMMEDIATELY! Grandma knew that her old remedies worked even if she couldn't explain to the scientific world. ever since then I'm convinced its the forgotten remedy for many,many things! here is a list of home remedies for vinegar!

Amazing Classes to Keep You Active This Winter With Richland's Parks & Rec Dept!

Faith Martin — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:40:35 +0000

Wow! I was amazed at how many cool classes, courses, crafts and fitness activities are available through The City of Richland's Park & Rec Dept. I think a lot of times people forget to consider city run classes, and activities and they are usually very affordable and well organized.

Here's the Activity Guide!!

I Have the Best Fake Fire in the World!

Woody — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:03:50 +0000

Don't get fake fire that looks like fake fire!!

Help Name Greg's Garden Gnome

Greg DeLange — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:31:04 +0000

On Father's Day I received several awesome gifts. One was a garden gnome!

Help me give him a name.

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Awesome Yard Sale, For Her

Chuck Hall — Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:51 +0000

It's that time of year when the big thing on the week ends is stuff in other people's yard

5 Weird Weather Facts About Tri-Cities From Teenage Expert Mark Ingalls

Andrew Kirk — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:27:32 +0000

Mark Ingalls is a bit of a local celebrity. He's a 17-year-old weatherman who can currently be heard on 102.7 KORD and KTCV at Tri-Tech. His weather predictions are favored over many professional services and are used by media across the region.

There are no tornadoes or massive hail storms in Tri-Cities. What keeps a meteorology nut from going nuts from boredom? Ingalls explains what's weird about local weather:

Pasco Farmers Market Opens Soon

Paul Drake — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:47:13 +0000

The opening day for the Pasco Farmers Market’s 2012 season will be Saturday, May 5th, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Pasco Farmers Market is open every year from May to October, Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. to Noon, and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You’ll find local farmers and vendors selling farm-fresh food, baked [...]

Learn the Symbolism Behind Easter Flowers

Miki Harvey — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:06:28 +0000

Making flower arrangements is a fun tradition for any family around Easter. It doesn't have to be a costly tradition either. Flowers can be purchased for under $10 a bunch at Costco, and $3 a bunch at Albertson's. Vases ca

What To Do? 14 Events This Weekend In Tri-Cities!

Big Bear — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:59:22 +0000

Can you feel the buzz in the air? Spring is just about here! The local wineries are cranking up their tasting rooms, chefs preparing some great food for pairings and tastings. There is even a Home & Garden Show this weekend! Count them! 14 events this weekend! And there is something there for everybody! From music & food, wine tasting, shopping, even science! Check it out! Here is this weekends event calender from the Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau!