Garden

Introduction Taking care of your lawn does not have to be an enormous time-consuming challenge. It can be much easier than you might expect, as long as you take care to do things properly and ensure that you prioritize the most important areas of lawn care. With a bit of careful work and some regular maintenance, you can keep your...

Warm summer evenings are made for relaxing drinks and barbecue garden parties with friends on your patio. However, a dated, messy, unwelcoming patio can completely ruin the summer vibe.  If you’re looking for ideas to make your patio stand out and wow your guests, you’ve come to the right place. There are many ways you can give your patio a...

Not everyone gets the luxury of a large backyard, but for the people who have one, looking after that bit of nature within their property can be a bit of a hassle. Combine that with the fact that backyards are often blocked from the view of passersby, and it's not uncommon for homeowners to treat their backyard as a...

Tomatoes are one of the top types of vegetables grown in a home garden because they simply taste so much better than store-bought tomatoes. And if you’re growing an heirloom tomato garden, they’ll taste even better. Tomato plants also yield quite a few of the vegetables, so they are worth the work that goes into growing them, even though...

Do you look out across your lawn and see a sea of untapped gardening potential? If you’d love to take on more landscaping projects but are unsure of where to start, don’t worry — you’re in luck! It takes a good plan, a few simple tools, some elbow grease, and desire. To help, we’ve compiled the following guide to...

The spring season is ideal for getting your garden in shape. Even if you only have a small yard, there is a lot you can do to get your garden ready for summer. So put on your gardening gloves and warm clothing, brace yourself for the cold, and continue reading... 1. Organizing Cleaning the garden may appear to be an endless...

Feng shui is the ancient Chinese practice of arranging objects to let chi or life force flow freely in the space. This helps create balance and harmony between the individuals and their environment. Having good feng shui also promotes prosperity and good fortune, which is why many people apply the practice in different areas of their homes.  While feng shui...

Most homeowners want their property to look neat and tidy, but that doesn’t mean that they want to spend hour after hour on their precious weekends to get the job done. A complex landscaping design can mean a ton of seasonal maintenance. If you have a busy schedule or have mobility issues, keeping your landscaping simple can be low...

There are an estimated 27 million people in the UK who would be classed as a typical gardener and more of us are taking it up at a younger age. Though the average age of a gardener is on the older side, that number is decreasing as more people in their twenties and thirties develop a green thumb.   If you’re an avid gardener, then you...

Although having the best wine club membership is an excellent way of getting your wine, there is another even better option. Growing your own wine grapes may sound complicated, but the rewards are well worth it. Starting a home vineyard is a wonderful way to educate yourself about wine and growing grapes. Many at-home winemakers cherish the act of...

Usually when we think of cozying up by the fireplace, we’re inside our home’s on a comfy couch and wrapped in a warm blanket. That’s not the case anymore because 69% of real estate agents who took part in HomeLight's End of Year Report say homeowners are building fireplaces outdoors to make their backyard a place to relax, even...

Autumn is a time of year when the garden might seem unkempt and in dire need of a good clean. The growing season is drawing to a close, and borders may appear faded and worn. But now is the moment to plan and realize the full potential of your outdoor oasis. With a little work now, you won't have...

Landscaping projects are an excellent investment in a home. They come with many benefits, from adding value to your home to significantly changing the overall appearance of your backyard. However, some of the landscaping works are expensive.  Can I DIY a landscaping project? Yes, you can probably do it yourself if you’re relatively skilled in some of the landscaping work....

Healthy soil is key to a bountiful garden. An urban garden plot can possess eight hours or more of sunlight, no pests, a well-run sprinkling system, the ideal amount of humidity or perfectly timed rain showers, but if the soil is subpar, your plant life will be too.  That is why mulch is soil’s best friend. Applying a two-inch layer...

Outdoor spaces like patios, decks, etc. look appealing and attract people. This is mostly true when the weather gets a bit warmer. If you are able to carefully plan them out, these areas can increase a home’s living space. They can be areas where one can enjoy and relax. When looking for garden furniture or outdoor one, you should...

Growing a garden has intricacies that are crucial to get right from the onset. One of these is the timing of planting, which most of us know is in spring, but are unsure about exactly when. While springtime does, indeed, signal the start of the growing season, it doesn’t mean planting should take place at its arrival. If you...

It can be very easy to neglect your garden and focus on the decor inside of your home. You can be left with an overgrown mess of weeds and trees that need to be trimmed, and before you know it, it resembles a jungle rather than a space you can enjoy.  There is never a bad time to get involved...

Many people are now embracing community gardens because they are easy to set up and very rewarding. You can start community gardens for many reasons. These could be recreational or environmental. New York's Central Park is an example of a community garden that has been a success. This park helped maintain and restore the park's historic areas, as well...