In the summer, the sun beats down directly overhead, making my kitchen too hot. I love the light my skylight brings in, and I wanted to install a shade to let it in and keep the heat out during those ...

Shade gathers from year to year in the garden like the wrinkles on your face, growing more pronounced with time. Small bushes develop into large shrubs, young patio trees shift from skinny to broad, ...

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Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. When ...