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The perennial border in front of garden columnist

Follow this advice, and (almost) never weed, water or use pesticides again

From plastic straw bans to reusable shopping bags and increasing concerns about climate change, toxic chemicals in common household products and the shifting of local and national policies, the environment looks to be having a moment.

Home and Garden 5 products to help you get the hammock life
There are plenty of choices for hammocks, of course, but don't forget extras such as glassware, lighting and pillows.
Home and Garden A peek inside the Hampton Designer Showhouse
Here are a few of the rooms at the event, a fundraiser for Southampton Hospital.
Cars These Long Island garages are all souped up
For some, the garage can be a hangout spot, an art gallery or even a happy place.
WATCH Home and Garden Is the garage the new living room?
Bill DeBlasio of Huntington Station is just one of many Long Islanders who have invested time and money into one, unexpected ...
Jessica Damiano A grab bag of gardening questions from LIers this week
DEAR JESSICA: Any idea what this plant is? It comes up every year and spreads itself even though I yank ...
Home and Garden 5 showstoppers from contemporary furniture show
Architects, interior designers, retailers and the media search the show for the next big trend in home design.
Home and Garden What you need to know about drownings
The biggest reasons: lack of supervision, inadequate safety barriers, inexperience with swimming.
Jessica Damiano 31 garden chores and tips for July
“Summertime, and the livin’s easy!”
Jessica Damiano Pesticide (and herbicide) safety measures you should be taking
The word pesticide is derived from the English word "pest," which typically is defined as an annoyance, and "cide," taken from the Latin word occidere, which means to kill. And that shouldn't be taken lightly.
Home and Garden Long Islanders on their love of (or disdain for) pools
A swimming pool is a dream come true for some. For others, not so much.