Outdoors
Installing and Repairing Patio Covers and Gutters
The patio, which is basically a place for recreation right outside of the house, is usually the space between the house and the garden. It is used as a dining area and is typically paved. A gutter, on the other hand, is a channel that diverts rain away to another direction so that it does [...]
Four Questions to Test Your Organic Gardening IQ
1. You see a small round reddish bug with black spots on your squash plants. What should you do? a)Drop it in a bucket of soapy water. b)Leave it; ladybugs are beneficial garden bugs. c)Get more information. Correct Answer: C Although ladybugs are beneficial garden bugs, the dreaded squash bug is very similar in appearance. [...]
Best Wood for Weather-Resistant Decks
If you’re looking to build or repair a deck for your home, it pays to do your due diligence when it comes to choosing the right wood to use for the deck. Here are some pros and cons of the different types of woods often used for decking. Yellow Pine Decks About 85 percent of [...]
Four Tips for Dealing With Woodworms
It’s that time of year again. The warmer weather is here and with it homeowners start to see the telltale signs of unexpected visitors in their homes – woodworm! So, to help all those who think they have a woodworm problem we have compiled a handy list of the top tips to help ease those [...]
Top 10 Landscaping Tips of 2011
Looking to make the most out of your garden with some clever design? Then check out our top ten landscaping tips for 2011, the year for being water-wise, eco-conscious and spectacularly creative about space. 1. Have a plan No one ever created a masterpiece without having a blueprint, which is exactly what you need if [...]
Decking For Outdoor Hot Tubs
The installation of a hot tub in the home or garden was once the pleasure of the rich and famous, or at least the reasonably wealthy. However, the cost of such projects has fallen dramatically in recent years and hot tubs are now much more affordable; putting them within reach of the average working man. [...]
Top 5 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Backyard Space
Summer is the perfect time for being outdoors. You probably have a summer barbecue or two planned and your kids are probably planning on spending hours on end playing in the backyard. But when your backyard is an eye sore, the last thing that you want to do is host an outdoor party or have [...]
7 Outdoor Furnishing Ideas
This summer it’s time to do something exciting. Whether you are wanting to do a total makeover of you outdoor space, or just add an interesting flair, I have seven great ideas that will bring some additional depth and functionality to your porch, balcony, patio, or sun room. 1. Let there be lights! Since most [...]
Stringing Up the Garden
If you walk into a garden done in the style of Fedor van der Valk, you had better be prepared to gawk. These magnificent suspended gardens are a new and popular trend in the horticultural world. They have all the allure and the beauty of hanging gardens –but without the pots and baskets. Hanging Gardens [...]
Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder Success Tips
If you live in the U.S., chances are you’ve got squirrels running around your backyard. While fun to watch, they can be a real nuisance, especially if you’re a bird lover. Squirrels can easily ransack bird feeders, leaving them empty of both seed and bird visitors. And then there’s the squirrel proof bird feeder, which [...]
