If there is one thing all gardeners hate, it’s finding damaged leaves and produce, and knowing that those tiny pests have destroyed them. However, not all bugs and insects are bad for your plants. Determining which bugs benefit your plants and which to get rid of is essential in keeping the overall health of your …
Your garden attracts pests, although many of these will stay outside, there are some that will move through your garden and into your home. This makes the garden your first line of defense. There are two stages to controlling garden pests, identifying the pest, and preventing it from coming into your garden. Of course, if …
We all know how unpleasant these blood-sucking insects can be, they bear Lyme disease, exposing you and your pets to this disease. Eliminating a tick infestation will imply most frequently finding the common areas tick likes example your pets, house, and yard. I advise that you start with your pets and home, then your yard. Failure to handle all three …
Humans for many years were solely concerned about their survival. Every action taken by us was aimed at making our lives better in one way or another. In the recent past, we have however begun to realize that we cannot live on this planet alone as we can see in this article here. We have …
Gardening is the favorite pastime of many homeowners. Whether you have a basic garden with a few flowers, veggies, or fruits, or you have a bigger garden with a pergola or furniture in it, there’s nothing like spending some quality time to yourself in a garden. For homeowners who have bigger gardens with furniture in …
As winter comes, there are some important steps you need to take to prepare your yard. From preparing your plants and grass to winterizing the pool, these steps will make sure your yard is ready for another year. Mow the Lawn As summer comes to and end and winter is in sight, you need to …
Although many homeowners focus on the interior of their house when renovating or having recently acquired a home, the exterior features of your property can be just as important for the aesthetic of your house. Pergolas and gazebos can provide you with a space to relax, have fun, and can look beautiful as the central …
Your outdoor space deserves your equal attention just like your indoor one, and when it comes to choosing furniture, you should be very careful on what you are buying because that will affect the overall look of your house. You see, your garden and your patio are what people see first when they enter your …
Have you just bought a new home but don’t want to leave your garden behind? Just because you’re moving house doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your favorite plants as well. Moving your garden to a new landscape is a delicate operation that will require lots of time and energy, but it can …
We put a lot of effort into saving energy in our homes – whether it’s choosing energy efficient light bulbs, keeping your house well-insulated or switching off appliances – but how much thought do we put into saving energy in the garden? A new infographic designed by Mainland Aggregates suggests 5 simple gardening hacks that …
