News and Views for your Home and Garden
Fall and spring are the most important times of the year for establishing and strengthening lawns, as well as preparing them for the harsh temperatures of winter and summer. Here are some tips for taking care of your lawn in the fall. About Fall Lawns There are two basic types of grasses—cool-season and warm-season—with different…
PROBIOTICS May Help Control Your Blood Pressure 8 TIPS TO HELP REDUCE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE NATURALLY If you’re among the one in three American adults who have hypertension (high blood pressure), one of the first pieces of advice your physician likely gave you was to reduce the amount of sodium in your diet. While it’s…
Even if you regularly exercise, you may still endanger your health simply by sitting too much. Check out various exercises that you can do even while you’re at work: http://bit.ly/1pFxS1L
The American Heart Association recommends eating TWO servings of fish per week— and for good reason. Heart disease is the number one killer in America, and studies show that the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids—especially EPA and DHA derived only from fish—can have a significant impact on heart health. But if you’re like most Americans,…
MATERIALS: – rubber gloves – heavy plastic sheeting – leaves – pre-mix concrete – One standard-size bag will make three of the leaves shown here, which are about 45 centimetres square and eight centimetres thick; – mortar or cement colorant, if you want a color other than the light grey that pre-mix concrete produces (you can get it at…
6 DAILY HABITS OF HAPPY (SHAKLEE) WOMEN Healthy everyday moves that boost your mood Need a mood boost? Don’t wait for a trip to Paris or a winning lottery ticket to feel happier. New research shows that small everyday habits make a big difference in your ability to cultivate a positive attitude. Weave these…
Listen to this video about LEAD in your drinking water, and keep in mind, the FDA found that all women’s, children’s and prenatal vitamins that they tested also contain LEAD-but NOT SHAKLEE’S!! Call or contact me to order yours today (works in your old pitcher-cartridges work in your existing Britta or PUR) or visit www.LivingGreener.myShaklee.com…
14 WAYS TO START GOING GREEN* I always thought GREEN was just a color or referred to money, but I have accidentally been enlightened! I never intended to GO GREEN, or ORGANIC or NATURAL, but slowly I am. In almost every way. For myself, my children, grandchildren, neighbors, friends, and the world. I am not…
Well, it’s summer and the heat and humidity team up with drought and rainstorms to leave the garden looking a little beaten and worn. This season has been ok so far, but mildew, bugs and leaf spots are showing up. What to do now? Groom and remove diseased leaves and stems to reduce the spread or recurrence…
It’s a beautiful summer day and we’re kicking off our new blog today with 10 gardening tips! To grow ivy in water, add a teaspoon of liquid plant food to each pint of water. Never change the water, just add more to it as needed. When retiring the garden tools after a hard summer’s work, place…