From gardens to patios, outdoor electrical boxes often stand out for the wrong reasons. Smart DIY solutions can help them ...

A no-mow yard saves you time and money. There are many ways to approach it, depending on your region and aesthetic, from ...

BATTLE GROUND — The city of Battle Ground has a new plan for its Old Town. “We want to breathe some new life into that area,” said Kristin Lehto, the city’s community development director. “We ...

Who knows when winter will arrive and I will start feeling guilty about forgetting to mention things that might be helpful getting you through it. Here is one: shoring up outdoor greenhouses and metal ...

Finding out how to show support for victims of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis is one of the big questions many have right now, with multiple people telling WCCO that ...

Who doesn't love the sight (and sounds) of beautiful hummingbirds wandering about from flower to flower in their yard and feeding on nectar as if magically suspended mid-air? While you sit and take in ...

A family in Pomona took matters into their own hands after they didn't get any help from the city when the alleyway behind their home turned into an illegal dumping ground. Alejandro Jimenez said that ...

In the middle of America’s housing crisis, a surprising solution is taking root—not in city halls or planning departments, but in church fields, synagogue parking lots, and the overlooked parcels of ...

Do you find yourself out in the hot sun on Saturday mornings, mowing a patch of grass that’s too small to spread out a picnic blanket? “There are many better things to do with a small front yard, or ...

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...

I have two problem areas in my lawn. The grass is thin and grows poorly under a large tree. I also have a sloping area that is difficult to mow. What could I grow in these two areas that would be ...