What I’m reading these days

One thing leads to another, and this is one of the subjects I’ve been intrested in reading about lately…

Landscaping…

Traditional thinking says you should expect to pay anywhere from 5% to 15% of your home’s value on landscaping. Even at the low end of that range, you’re looking at spending about $10,500 if you live in the median-value American home worth $218,900 in 2007.

That’s tough to stomach no matter how much you love the outdoors. Thankfully, you can do it right and still spend a fraction of that amount. Here’s how.

And,

Plan kids’ yards for fun, adventure

From big-ticket zip lines and climbing boulders to simpler projects like a butterfly garden, kid-friendly yards are moving beyond the basic swing set to bring nature and adventure right up to the back door.

Choices of plants, materials and play equipment today include more natural features that downplay or disguise manufactured items to encourage creativity, scientific exploration and an appreciation for the environment. Natural choices also keep kid spaces from overwhelming a yard also enjoyed by adults.

These design options can be adapted to a variety of lot sizes. And they can be easier on the budget than large play sets…

But, my most interesting recent website find is this mother earth news http://www.motherearthnews.com/

I have to control myself or I could spend hours here.