‘Home & Garden’ Articles
Written by Journalist on 28 April 2012
Q I have an asphalt-shingle roof that I am thinking of replacing. In our neighborhood I have seen other roofs replaced. Some have had the old shingles removed and others have had the new shingles installed over the existing ones. Is one way better t… Click to continue reading "Your Place: Putting new shingles over [Continue]
Written by Journalist on 23 April 2012
Which? takes a first look at the newest food processors kitchen machines and mini choppers. Check out our first impressions…. Click to continue reading "Food processor first look reviews" Sphere: Related Content [Continue]
Written by Journalist on 13 April 2012
Gardeners will like easy access gopher prevention…. Click to continue reading "Our Garden: Raised beds easy to build saving on your back" Sphere: Related Content [Continue]
Written by Journalist on 29 January 2012
Six extraordinary individuals ranging in age from 100 to 250 were feted at the Blooming St. Paul awards ceremony…. Click to continue reading "Bonnie Blodgett: Awards honor six St. Paul trees" Sphere: Related Content [Continue]
Written by Journalist on 07 January 2012
Q I would like to grow fruit trees in my back yard but the yard is very small. A friend suggested that I grow espaliered trees…. Click to continue reading "Master Gardener: Espaliered fruit trees — a good fit for a small yard" Sphere: Related Content [Continue]
Written by Journalist on 10 December 2011
Julie Tung a history major turned software executive wanted a historic house to restore. Ed Schwartz her boyfriend now husband wanted a house he could make energy-efficient…. Click to continue reading "240-year-old home brings satisfaction a few pitfalls" Sphere: Related Content [Continue]
Written by Journalist on 11 November 2011
Chancellor George Osborne should spend the extra VAT from energy price rises on measures to lower energy bills…. Click to continue reading "Which? urges Chancellor to give energy VAT back" Sphere: Related Content [Continue]
Written by Journalist on 05 November 2011
Jim Wright of Danville has been nurturing this spectacular plant for a while watching it multiply but never knowing exactly what it is…. Click to continue reading "Garden as Art: Mexican shell flower" Sphere: Related Content [Continue]
Written by Journalist on 27 October 2011
Which? Gardening takes a first look at the new garden shredder from Al-Ko to see how it compares to our current Best Buy shredder. Find out how it got on…. Click to continue reading "Al-Ko Silentec 4000 garden shredder" Sphere: Related Content [Continue]
Written by Journalist on 09 July 2011
Done right a koi pond is an aquatic Eden. But an ill-constructed pond can be a colossal mess. Here to help are local experts ready to share their wisdom on a July 16 Pond Tour sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley Koi & Water Garden Club…. Click to continue reading "Koi fanciers of all stripes" [Continue]