Renting in The Time of COVID
The spring real estate rental market has arrived. Or has it? Residential rental values seem to be holding firm – but for how long?...
Grow Vegetables During The Lockdown
Hunkering down does not have to be a bore. If you want to find enjoyment, excitement, drama and lots conflict, plant a vegetable garden...
History: Capitol Hill Alley Dwellings
Washington DC is home to a large number of historical alleys. Many of those alleys are located on Capitol Hill and are thriving as...
Should You Trim Spent Blooms?
Will cutting spent blooms on my pinks encourage reblooming?
Deadheading dianthus – and most other annuals – allows the plants to direct their energy into...
Galvanized Piping Problems
Many Capitol Hill homes are over 100 years old, yet most were built with freshwater piping systems that have a relatively short life expectancy....
Getting Involved in Gardening on the Hill
There is an urban legend that circulates this time of year. It warns enthusiastic garden folks that it takes years, decades even, to get...
Frager’s Garden Center Re-Opens this Month
Just like the eagles returning to their nests along the Anacostia River, gardeners are ready to return to their favorite plant and garden centers....
Galley Kitchen Gets an Update
Kitchen & Family Room Remodeled in a Bungalow-Style Home
Many older homes found on Capitol Hill, and in the Washington metropolitan area, have outdated galley...
The Hardy Begonia: A Star for Every Garden
As we plan our gardens this year, one of the most asked questions, perennially, has to be ‘is it low maintenance?’ Gardeners today are...
Seven Small Trees for Capitol Hill Gardens
Awake, north wind! O South wind come, breathe upon my garden, let its spices stream out.
-Song of Songs 4:16
It’s time to prepare for spring,...
