Articles written by Paula Lovgren

Extend your vegetable garden by adding perennial herbs to your landscape.

Jan 10, 2011 - Paula Lovgren

Narcissists often use children as pawns during and after divorce. Learn to identify this emotional abuse of children caught in the middle.

Sep 23, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

By asking the right questions and gathering some basic plant information, gardeners can easily determine the cause of a plant's decline.

Sep 21, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Learn to identify cottony maple scale in landscape trees, its effect on tree health and when and how to manage this pest.

Jul 31, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Apple maggots are among the most destructive insects for home gardeners. Learn how to protect home fruit crops from this common pest.

Jul 30, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Anthracnose can infect many popular landscape trees, making them unsightly. Good cultural practices are the best way to prevent the spread of this fungus.

Jul 28, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Identify this common fungal disease on blue spruce trees. Learn how to control further infection in the landscape.

Jul 27, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Learn about this common fungal disease which affects blue spruce trees in home landscapes and how to treat it.

Jul 27, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

This easy home soil test will give gardeners valuable information about the texture and structure of their garden soil so they can choose soil amendments.

Jul 19, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Start gardens off right by choosing strong healthy plants. Learn what to look for and what to avoid when buying plants.

Jul 13, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Annuals are terrific for adding color to flower gardens. Choose heat and drought tolerant varieties for non-stop color all season long.

May 1, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Container gardens are perfect for growing lettuce and other greens. Plant two or more containers in succession for fresh salad in the spring and fall.

Apr 18, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Often gardeners go to extremes and either water plants too much or too little. Simple gardening practices ensure optimum moisture and thriving plants.

Apr 18, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Rabbits can decimate a newly planted garden in no time. Learn easy methods to protect vegetable and flower gardens from this voracious pest.

Apr 10, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Combine ornamental grasses with flowering plants to add texture and interest to container gardens.

Apr 3, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Shade perennials are great for adding texture and structure to a shade garden, but often lack a punch of color. Plant shade loving annuals to a brighten a shade garden.

Mar 13, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Limited space doesn't mean limited vegetable harvest. Use the square foot garden method to optimize space and save time while growing vegetables.

Feb 18, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Choosing colors of plants and flowers for the garden can be overwhelming. Use simple tips to create a colorful and pleasing landscape.

Feb 18, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Often the most difficult part of container gardening is choosing which plants to put together. Learn easy tips to make flower planters spectacular.

Feb 13, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Often, a narcissist's emotional abuse towards a spouse escalates during divorce. Abused spouses can minimize the impact of abuse by learning what games narcissists play.

Feb 6, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Hardy succulents are perfect drought tolerant plants even in colder regions. Use these water saving perennials to add interest to the landscape.

Jan 30, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Create a low-maintenance container garden using succulent plants. These planters are perfect for indoors or outdoors.

Jan 27, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Don't waste money throwing away geraniums from the garden. It's easy to save them through cold winter months and replant them again the next spring.

Jan 23, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Divorce is difficult enough without the added stress of an emotionally abusive spouse. Discover strategies to protect spouses and keep the children out of the middle.

Jan 15, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Organize your recipes in an attractive and practical way. Create a personal cookbook or design one for friends and family.

Jan 4, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Gather your friends together for a Cabernet Sauvignon wine tasting. Serve foods that pair well with this full-bodied red wine.

Dec 10, 2009 - Paula Lovgren

Learn the difference between Syrah and Shiraz and taste test them side by side. Serve foods that complement this bold red wine

Nov 22, 2009 - Paula Lovgren

Host a wine tasting featuring this light white wine. Learn how easily it pairs with almost any food

Nov 21, 2009 - Paula Lovgren

Serve the perfect menu to complement Sauvignon Blanc while you try this crisp, white wine. Learn what makes this wine so special.

Nov 7, 2009 - Paula Lovgren

Have fun with your friends, learn about Merlot wine and serve the perfect menu to complement this easy to drink red wine.

Nov 1, 2009 - Paula Lovgren

Successfully host a Chardonnay wine tasting by choosing the right foods to complement this popular white wine.

Oct 31, 2009 - Paula Lovgren

The best way to learn about wine is try them. Gather a group of friends together for wine tasting, learning about food pairings and, most of all, to have fun.

Oct 23, 2009 - Paula Lovgren