From patio-perfect perennials to ever-blooming annuals and landscape shrubs, Spring 2007 promises to be an exciting year for all things gardening.

Even if your region is one of the few areas of the country not experiencing repeated drought seasons, it still makes sense environmentally and economically to conserve water as much as possible in your gardening and landscaping efforts.

Functional used to be the best word to describe “green” home design and décor. But, luckily, “green” has been undergoing a glamorous transformation. With more demand for environmentally-friendly products, designers and manufacturers are introducing upscale and luxurious options that prove stylish and “good for the earth” can go hand in hand.

With an increasing number of large homes being built on small lots, privacy is becoming more of an issue. Light from windows is rarely enough. Here's how to bring more light in.

Contrary to myth, well-fed birds won’t get too lazy to search for food; they’ll just get healthy and happy. And the better the food is you feed them, the more likely they’ll continue to come back bringing their colorful plumage and welcome song to your backyard.

The green movement is underway and concerned Americans are looking for ways to do their part to reduce energy use and pollution, and preserve natural resources.

It’s not too soon to start thinking about next year’s income tax filing season. And with some government tax incentives set to expire at year’s end, savvy homeowners are planning today to save for tomorrow by taking advantage of tax credits that reward energy efficiency projects.