Whether you’ve got a great green garden or a humble patio, there are lots of little things you can do that will make a big difference to the environment around you. Keep reading for our best sustainable gardening tips! Support Local Wildlife Providing food, water and shelter for wildlife is one of the best ways … Continue reading 8 Sustainable Gardening Tips for a Healthier Earth
A garden hose is a common household item used to water lawns, plants, and gardens. Although it may seem harmless, a garden hose can actually have a significant impact on the environment. In this article we examine the environmental impact of your garden hose and what you can do to reduce it. A common culprit … Continue reading The Environmental Impact of Your Garden Hose: What You Need to Know
When you think of a shed, what comes to mind? For most, probably nothing more than a boring and neglected storage unit that sits at the bottom of the garden. It’s true that a shed in itself isn’t particularly inspiring, however, they are undoubtedly essential to many households. So, how can we better utilise these … Continue reading 5 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Improve Your Garden Shed
If you are in the process of giving your garden an overhaul or are considering doing so soon but are not sure where to begin, we’ve got a few ideas for you that should give you some inspiration. Maintaining a garden can be time-consuming so, if you lead a busy life, easy-to-maintain alternatives are a … Continue reading 5 ways to create a fabulous low maintenance garden
Your foundation walls can have a lot of problems if the soil around the base expands. However, the three factors below can determine the amount of pressure that your base wall can undergo: The particular type of land on your premises The amount of water in the ground, which can lead to what is called … Continue reading Soil Expansion and Foundation Problems
Looking forward to the warmer spring weather, but not the pests that seem to plague your lawn every spring season? You can help avoid pest problems on your lawn by taking some early preventative measures heading into the warmer months. Pest Control is an essential but often overlooked aspect of lawn maintenance, and although it can be … Continue reading 4 Springtime Tips for Avoiding Pest Problems on Your Lawn
Every garden can benefit from a water feature like a fountain or fish pond. Water adds atmosphere and style to any garden but it also goes beyond that. A water fountain can attract birds to your garden that eat the bugs that might destroy your plants so they act as a natural pest control. It … Continue reading How To Winterize Your Outdoor Water Features
Putting some money into your backyard can be an amazing way to create your happy place at the comfort of your own house, increase the value of your property, and overall create something you truly enjoy. But with so many choices on the market and the different ways that you can spice up your backyard, … Continue reading Five Ways To Create a Beautiful Backyard
When we grow gardens, we participate in nature and because we are a part of nature, the practice can help to rebalance us in countless ways. We have all felt that sense of wellbeing after having spent time in nature. By creating a space where one can reconnect with nature, we have found an amazing … Continue reading Tips for Creating a Garden for Wellbeing
Outdoor living spaces are one of the hottest trends in home design. In one recent survey of 500 architecture firms, 70 percent revealed that the number of requests for outdoor living spaces, including kitchens and living areas, had increased in the last year. Some real estate experts even predict that the outdoor living space will … Continue reading Don’t Make These Mistakes When Designing Your Outdoor Living Space
