Harsh Exposure Can Burn Foliage
UNITED STATES—Even though the weather can get uncomfortably warm at times through summer or a bit cool and damp in winter, this is still...
Simplicity Is Best For Parkstrips
UNITED STATES—Parkstrips, those narrow spaces between curbs and sidewalks, are among the most awkward spaces in the garden. In urban areas with significant traffic,...
The Truth About Interest-Only Loans
LOS ANGELES—Many borrowers are seeing lower monthly payments and lower interest rates these days thanks to the growing popularity of interest-only loans.
It’s not a...
Tips On Getting A Home Mortgage
LOS ANGELES—The economy is slowly improving and so is the real estate market which means good news for families looking for a new home...
Can’t See The Forest For The Trees
UNITED STATES—Foliage is often employed to obscure views. Evergreen shrubbery or trees can provide privacy in the garden or for windows. It can just...
Short Sales Can Be Profitable
LOS ANGELES—As the market improves so do the opportunities to find a great piece of property suited to you. Short sales are one way...
Vines Have Unique Personalities
UNITED STATES—Boston ivy and creeping fig are good aggressive vines for freeway overpasses and sound-walls. They are resilient to harsh exposures and pollution, and...
The Gospel According To Igor
HOLLYWOOD—A lot of years I’ve been driving to the hinterlands east of Vine Street to get my shoes shined. It’s worth it: Igor’s mirror-bright...
FHA Loans Are A Gift To Home Buyers
LOS ANGELES—It used to be that if you didn’t have enough money for a down payment to purchase a home, you were out of...