Garden

The garden patio is typically the hub of all great garden parties, family meals and just when you want to chill out in the peace and quiet. Creative a space you can enjoy for years to come simply comes down to a little creativity. This gallery showcases some idyllic patio ideas you can use in … Read more

Creating a garden that invites some of our most cherished wildlife not only warms the heart but can turn your garden into a hive of life. These 13 images showcase a selection of animals that love your garden! Hedgehogs are super cute but they also have some nasty spines. Leave them well alone and don’t … Read more

There little else that can beat a garden water feature for creating a calming and serene environment. The gallery showcases a selection of water features you can add to your garden, from the simple and subtle to the large and elaborate. Gazing balls have been done to death, but a gazing ball that is coated … Read more

The idea behind hydroponics can be a bit confusing at first. This is especially true if you are a novice in gardening. Like how can you grow crops without soil? Is it really possible? Especially when you’re trying to build the best hydroponic system. Yes, it is, and here we demystify all the questions you … Read more

There is a wide range of pepper plants that range from hot peppers, bell pepper, sweet Italian, Jalapenos, Habaneros to mention a few. Let’s see how far apart to plant peppers. This versatility of peppers may be confusing to a gardener especially when it comes to growing and caring of pepper. The spacing of pepper … Read more

With the right temperature and environmental conditions, potatoes are one of the easiest plants to grow.  How long does it take to grow potatoes it is easy or hard? The maturation period of potatoes is determined by the size, shape and maturity time. These three factors depend on the type of potato. The incredible fact … Read more

One of the first things you should know when deciding to care for a garden is that it needs water to thrive. Without this essential source of life, you won’t be able to successfully garden. We will present you the best time to water plants. If you’re anything like me you’re really confused about the when’s … Read more

Borax and boric acid are known for being effective and safe pesticides thanks to their low toxicity and lack of contribution to illnesses or cancers. Borax Vs boric acid all ups and downs will be present below. With careful and mindful use, these chemicals get the job done with no negative effects. As such, these two … Read more

If we were to look out for the comparison of horticulture vs botany from a dictionary or maybe Wikipedia, we would get: horticulture is the art or science of cultivating gardens; also known as gardening. On the other hand, botany is the scientific study of plants and is a branch of biology, whose discipline involves … Read more

The Bermuda grass and St Augustine are the most common type of grass considered by homeowners. For a good quality turf and a greener lawn, it is important to choose your grass wisely. But in this article, we will compare Bermuda Grass vs St Augustine and more specifically which one is better. There are various … Read more

Unless you’re a superhuman who happens to garden as well, you’re more than likely to wake up one morning and realize that some of your vegetable leaves have turned yellow. If your cucumbers leaves turning yellow you might have a problem. Don’t panic – this happens to the best of us! Next, you might be … Read more

Weed and feed provides a wide range of lawn chemicals that are used to kill weeds and strengthen the existing grass. These products are highly preferred since they save you the hustle of using herbicides and applying fertilizers separately. The weed and feed chemical does the work of both at the same time and will … Read more

Determining the right time when to pick butternut squash is very important since you don’t want to pick them too early as the texture might be too firm while as the sugars will not have fully developed. Worst still, harvesting them when it’s too late will make your butternut squash too mushy! We all don’t … Read more

It’s never easy to watch your vegetable garden decline as the days shorten and the temperatures drop. And everyone’s favorite, the tomato, is one of the first to fall victim to the killing frosts of autumn and winter. So how long can a tomato plant actually live and produce the luscious fruit we all love … Read more

Tomatoes are one of the most commonly grown plants in homes all around the world. They make great, useful crops and are relatively easy to plant and care for, with the harvest being well worth the small effort. But do you know how many tomato seeds per hole you need? But in order to grow … Read more

Many foods use the ingredient mint, but did you know that there’s more to mint than just that? In fact, there are more than 600 kinds of mint plants, all with their own unique flavors. Spearmint vs peppermint which is truly better? Two of the most popular mint varieties used are peppermint and spearmint, which … Read more

Working will a small garden doesn’t mean you have to settle for less. There are so many ways you can transform what looks like a small space into something you can enjoy all-year-round. By being creative with furniture and features, plants, deck, and pathways you can create an impression of a much larger space and … Read more

There’s something about cooking and eating outdoors that we find so appealing. Going back to your primal roots and cooking on an open flame, combined With the fresh air, makes us feel at peace. These gorgeous outdoor kitchen designs will spark your imagination and have you yearning for outdoor cooking, eating and entertaining area of … Read more

Garden decks can be useful for nearly every home. If you’re looking for projects to make your deck trendy and modern place for the whole family, take a look at our gallery below. Using alternating wood patterns stops the floor being too plain, a rougher finish also helps to add interest. For a neat garden, … Read more

A Pergola can extend your living space and merge both the inside with the out by having a semi-enclosed space to relax, dine and entertain. They can be as simple as a wooden structure or an elaborate weave of materials, designed to provide shelter and shade. I’m sure you will find something you love from … Read more

Want to brighten up your garden without too much hassle? Let’s do away with weekly weeding and pruning the lawn/yard, and opt to create a large pot project instead. Mobile, portable, and easy to maintain, there are heaps of benefits to starting your own large pot project. Check out the gallery below and take a … Read more

Fire pits were often associated with summer weekend barbecues or whilst camping in the great outdoors. However with modern-day designs, fire pits are a permanent fixture in many homes. Used either as a warmer during chilly winter nights or on a summer’s day for a barbecue fix, take your cues to design and build your … Read more