Poisonous Plant Guide

Poisonous Plant Guide

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   Umbrellas are very much a part of outdoor living. However, plants can be considered both outdoor and household design, decor and indoor living. Many plants chosen to be houseplants and landscaping plants for their aesthetic...
Poisonous Plant Guide

Putting Wind to Work

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   The word wind usually conjures up an image of an unruly gust overturning umbrellas or a disastrous tornado demolishing everything in its path. But what you don’t see the wind do is provide an economical and environmentally...
Poisonous Plant Guide

Protect against insects on your patio

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   Insects are often called “bugs” because they are so bothersome. But annoyance is the least of worries regarding some bugs. Some insects can carry disease and spread it from person to person by biting them. Other insects can...
Poisonous Plant Guide

Rain and Rainbow Activities for Kids

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   You can get kids involved with activities that include rain and rainbows without having to break out the umbrellas. All you need is a little bit of creativity! A great activity for kids involving rain is an activity called...
Poisonous Plant Guide

Severe Weather Resource

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   Even with the fanciest umbrella on the market, there is neither a nation nor a populace protected from the consequences of severe weather. Thunderstorms, floods, hail, and other natural disasters are no respecter of...
Poisonous Plant Guide

Sun Safety Tips

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   Many people enjoy sunbathing and playing in the sun, but it is important to be as careful as possible when you are outside. Take a break indoors or under a patio umbrella after prolonged exposure to the sun. It is widely...