Low-maintenance lawn alternatives
TEMECULA – A traditional lawn may not be right for every property nor desired by every homeowner. Lawns take time and effort to establish...
How to sell a car safely
TEMECULA – More and more auto buyers are considering and purchasing preowned vehicles. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, used vehicle sales in...
Rose Care FUNdamentals for March
Frank BrinesSpecial to Valley NewsLocation, Location, Location. Depending on your location – or more specifically that of your garden – you may have experienced...
Create better-for-you family breakfasts
Family FeaturesSpecial to Valley NewsMaking sure family members get a nutritious start to the day is an important job, and by focusing on a...
Ergonomic tools can help older gardeners
TEMECULA – Gardening has been found to provide a host of benefits beyond ensuring access to fresh fruits, vegetables and seasonal blooms.The Centers for...
Try these 5 on-trend cabinet stylings for colorful kitchen design
Family FeaturesSpecial to Valley NewsPicking out kitchen cabinetry – and a color for those cabinets, in particular – can require planning when redesigning this...
Fallbrook horticulturist creates natural gardens
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook resident Roger Boddaert, a “Maker of Natural Gardens,” ornamental horticulturist, professional landscape designer and certified International Society of Arboriculture arborist, incorporates...
Explore home design with authentic materials
Family FeaturesSpecial to Valley NewsCreating a welcoming and relaxing space may be easier than you expect when you give natural materials a leading role...
Prepare a garden for spring planting
TEMECULA – The final weeks of winter and the first few weeks of spring are still chilly in many parts of the world. Despite...
Get rid of pests in the garden
Andrea VerdinSpecial to Valley NewsSpring is just around the corner. Plants and flowers are budding, and gardens will begin to bear fruits and vegetables...