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Arbor Day falls on April 30th this year, which gives you some time to prepare for planting a tree in your yard.  With so many different purposes for trees to serve, you can’t go wrong with celebrating the holiday to plant a tree of your very own. However, you want to make sure to do your research and plan out what type of tree you are going to plant. Trees will, with proper care, live a very long time, so make sure you pick a tree that suits your needs.  Whether you’re considering planting a tree to celebrate Arbor Day, or you have a specific purpose in mind, consider the following trees for your yard.

Agricultural Trees
You can save money on grocery expenses by growing your own fruits, and since San Diego’s climate is mild like the Mediterranean, you shouldn’t be very limited on the types of fruit trees available for growing. You can plant one of several types of citrus trees like lemons, oranges, limes, kumquats and tangerines, or save money by growing your own avocados.

With the price of avocados sometimes exceeding a dollar each, you can save money each time you make home-made guacamole by avoiding the

One thing we all look forward to when the chilly weather sets in is a nice roaring fire to light up the room. Your fireplace is not only a great source of natural heating, but brings a crackling snap to the ambience with that distinctive fireplace aroma. Enjoy your fireplace, but be sure to follow the basic rules for a safe and happy hearth.

1. Be sure you have your chimney inspected if you have not used your fireplace in a while. There may be a dangerous blockage from debris lodged in the chimney, and small animals may have found shelter with a nest. To keep all creatures safe and sound, have your chimney inspected regularly.

2. Never use a chemical fire accelerant to jump start your burning logs. Flammable liquids such as kerosene, lighter fluid and gasoline can cause a dangerous flash and ignite the area outside of the fire pit.

3. Keep all combustible fluids far away from the fireplace flames and heat. This includes seemingly harmless liquids such as nail polish and nail polish remover, which contain highly flammable chemicals.

4. Protect your fireplace with a security screen, one which is properly sized to cover the open fire pit. In