Many people have what they call the “winter blues”. For some, however, the cold and dark months bring more than that. According to the American Psychiatric Association, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern, usually occurring in fall and winter. The onset is usually in people between 18 and
When pests are abundant in your backyard, chances are, there are already pests invading your home, too. That said, preventing pests from entering your home has a lot to do with keeping your backyard pest-free as well. However, this is often easier said than done. There will always be creepy crawlies right outside your door,
Gardening is a natural stress reliever. It beautifies the overall appearance of our outdoor space, no matter how big or small it is. Its calming effect gives us a sense of peace, especially when we’re bombarded by all the demands and piled-up work both at home and from our jobs. Aside from the shade that it provides,
Moving to a new home can be very inspiring for homeowners. After all, nothing beats the thrill that comes with a new adventure. However, moving to a different home can give you some surprises. For instance, the first thing you will do once you move into your new home is to look around and take
The age of the pandemic has caught many of us unprepared, and in more ways than one. We couldn’t have foreseen the extent to which travel and mobility would be restricted. Few could have anticipated the scale on which companies would adopt remote working arrangements in order to continue operating. Most homes weren’t prepared to
School vegetable gardens are a fantastic project that can help teach students about responsibility, health, teamwork, and let them experience the concept of gardening and a sustainable community first-hand. If you’re a teacher, principal, administrator, or parent and have considered building a school garden, now’s the time to do it. To help you begin your
More often than not, when you think about a garden, green foliage and colorful flowers come to mind. However, that is not an absolute rule. You can make your rocks and the earth components of your yard the centerpiece and create a stunning space. That is an interesting take in yard aesthetics, as it allows
In 2017, metal comprised about 12 percent of all recycled waste in the US. Although this isn’t a bad figure, there’s always room for improvement. After all, less energy is needed to produce metal from recycling compared to extracting it from a fresh metal ore. Moreover, by saving metal, we reduce the amount of waste headed to
When people say “gardens,” the mental image is vibrant and colorful: the garden is supposed to have lots of colors, ranging from yellows to reds to blues. Flowering plants should be diverse, and if possible, there are leaves of different colors, too. However, a garden that has all the colors of the rainbow isn’t to
For many business owners, maintaining lawns is about curb appeal. Hotels need to keep their turf lush and thriving to attract guests. Offices need to keep their ornamental trees healthy to appear professional. Even the flowers in a shop’s window box need to be blooming to have maximum charm. But maintaining a lawn is more