There’s nothing more peaceful than knowing your kids are well-fed and healthy. But expenses can go crazy high with vegetable prices at the supermarket, especially if you plan to go…
Natural swimming ponds, also called natural pools, are a wonderful way to recreate nature in your backyard. They offer a much lower maintenance alternative to conventional pools and allow you…
Here's a great way to have fresh chives all year round. Just cut the longest 'leaves' each time you need to add some rich flavour to your cooking! It's an…
Want something different for your garden? These hypertufa planters could be the right one for you! The pale gray and ivory monoliths jutting out on the shores of California's Mono…
Water features are always an exciting addition to a garden. You can turn an otherwise nondescript little space into an oasis with the right kind. This could be a small…
One of the greatest challenges we are facing is how to get rid of MANY millions of tires every year. Because tires are made of natural rubber and plastic, it’s…
Many see composting as a way to reduce and recycle household waste. While it's true that minimizing waste is one significant benefit of composting, gardeners value compost for the abundance of…
They are miniature gardens that sing with magic. Minute houses, tiny chairs, lawns, and ponds - fairy worlds which you can create in any space inside or out. They are…
Simple things give simple pleasures... A garden is a thing of joy and peace for the gardener and everyone who sees it. Gardens are as individual as those who garden…
Gardens are not just about plants and flowers, it's also a great space to enhance because you can do many things to it. You can build an outdoor grill area…
Hammocks aren’t just for relaxing family holidays - although they are excellent for that. They can also improve your mental and physical health, , helping you become calmer, well-rested person.…
A trellis is functional for a number of purposes in the garden. The most obvious use for a trellis is as a support for plants that vine. They are also…
Shallots are golden-brown bulbs that resemble garlic. Spring onions are immature onions with a small, white bulb and a long, leafy green stem. Spring onions have a sharp,pungent flavour. Shallots…
Whether you want to start seedlings, grow exotic plants, or raise your own vegetables, a greenhouse is the best way to get outstanding results. For many people, spending time in…
We love our gardens. There is always sense of contentment and tranquility that comes from observing either a single flower, or the patchworks of color and texture in a well-tended…
Raised garden beds are great if you have anything less than good soil and are also kind on gardener's back. They are great for growing small plots of veggies and…
Is there anything more inviting than a clean, well-furnished porch? Whether it’s a spacious front porch that greets guests or a back porch that’s perfect for entertaining, we all love…
Pssst! Want a cheap greenhouse? How does $50 sound? If you want a greenhouse but don't want to spend a lot buying one, build your own! You can build this…
Fairy gardens are incredibly popular - with adults and children alike. Some people do it for art, others for relaxation. Some parents do it to teach children about gardening and…
Are we ever too old to have a swing? With so many gorgeous designs and styles available, it's hard for the inner child in us not to pop up and…
Whether you are an apartment dweller, have a small back yard or just want to maximise your growing space, vertical gardens are both beautiful and practical. Vertical planters are installed…
Lead me up the garden path :D Building a well designed garden path is a great way to take your visitors for a tour around your yard. It guides them…
Fairy gardens are a great way to get your imagination going and get little kids interested in gardening. But it’s not only a fun gardening activity for the whole family.…
Gabions are very strong structures that are typically used for erosion control, road building and military applications. But did you know that you can also use them for many other purposes in your home? First,…
