With the threat of climate change looming large, more and more people are looking for ways to improve their eco-friendliness and sustainability at home and in the garden. Whether to protect the planet, or to reduce energy bills, becoming more environmentally-friendly is one of the major steps we can all take towards combatting the highest …
There are many reasons why a person may take a new interest in gardening. Is it because you are looking for a new hobby that can serve as a stress relief from the day to day pressures of your career? Perhaps it is because you wish to grow your own vegetables or herbs as a …
Hedges are a common sight in residential neighborhoods, used mostly to mark the boundaries of one’s property. But we all know these green leafy bushes are a lot more than that. They’re aesthetically pleasing works of art and signify peace, homeliness, and frankly speaking, how responsible the homeowners really are. Unkempt and overgrown hedges are …
Gardening is quite enjoyable for many of us across all ages, including the elderly who look upon it as a hobby. As well as that, gardening during your retirement years, offers so many health benefits whilst allowing you to complete bigger personal projects that full-time workers don’t have the time for. However, for those living …
A wheelbarrow is an essential tool in a garden, and we know this well. But how many people know this matter that it can also be used to create a new garden in a short-range? This is called wheelbarrow gardening. Well, we are going to make a wheelbarrow garden with the help of an old …
Unfortunately, the Summer is ever so quickly drawing to a close – but we still have the rest of August in order to enjoy our gardens! And hopefully September too…sometimes the summer spreads out until then! However, regardless of what the weather is doing outside, don’t you want to look out of your window, and …
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 …
In order to create a beautiful lawn throughout the year, you need to begin working on it during spring. A lot of homeowners face the daunting prospect of preparing the lawn for the warm months ahead. Right from mowing to cleaning and seeding, there are multiple lawn care tasks that encompass a number of responsibilities. …
To have an ever-beautiful garden, with plants that last for many years and always bloom, it is necessary to take some important measures, such as fertilizing at the right time and avoiding parasites. Contrary to what you may think, this is not such a difficult task. If you want to find out how to keep …
Despite the weather’s erratic changes, it is officially summer and that means attention turns to the garden and getting it ready for relaxing evenings socialising with friends and family. Once the basic maintenance of cutting the grass and freshening up the flowerbeds is out of the way, it’s time to add some personal creative touches …
