A well-planned nest box can attract birds to set up home in your backyard. And well as providing a place for birds to nest birdboxes can be things of beauty in their own right, they make wonderful decorative garden features. Different species of birds prefer different birdhouse designs. So if you are starting a project … Read more
So much is written about composting and if you are not a serious gardener it can be intimidating. Maybe you wouldn’t call yourself a gardener at all but you probably do eat food and need to dispose of food waste. Here are three simple ways you can get rid of some food scraps with minimum … Read more
Many people see that space under the stairs as a great place for storage. And there are loads of great hacks about how to build shelving or cabinets that fill the awkward corner. While these may be functional they often are not the most beautiful. And since the staircase often takes center stage in a … Read more
Making a camper out of a cargo trailer is a great way to get into the RV lifestyle without breaking the bank. There are DIY RV projects to suit almost any budget. But it’s not only about saving money. 14 Inspiring Homemade Camper Trailer Ideas To learn how to turn a cargo trailer into a … Read more
Peppermint and spearmint have been used for countless years in tea to ward off things like indigestion, common cold and flu, and anxiety. You can use mint in teas, smoothies, or even ice cream! Mint is great in salads and if you love the taste of fresh mint you can find endless recipes online. It’s a … Read more
There are really only 3 main types of peas that you can grow in your garden. Snow Peas (aka mangetout) Sugar Snap Peas (also aka mangetout) Garden Peas (aka regular peas) The word mangetout (French for eat all) can apply to sugar snap peas and snow peas. And they are called mangetout because you can … Read more
We all know by now that kale is a “superfood”. But aphids have known it for a long time! They just love to chow down on your kale. If your kale has an aphid problem you are unlikely to fully eradicate them. But there are things you can do to keep their population under control. … Read more
In Summary: In this article, I took a look at the ten best Japanese Hori Hori Gardening knives and decided that the Truly Garden Hori Hori was the best out there. I chose this knife because: The blade extends all the way into the handle, offering a full tang. A guard protects the hands from contacting … Read more
In Summary: We took a look at 10 hose storage systems and decided that the Rapid Reel cart was the best garden hose reel. It’s the best because it has all of the bells and whistles you need. It’s sturdy, it’s portable, it’s made out of aluminum and more. The best advantage about this product … Read more
Are you looking to grow your own food garden, but you’re hesitant because it’s ‘hard’? Don’t worry! Once you know what you’re doing, gardening is quite easy. And there are several great starter crops. Growing your own food is important for many reasons. Maybe you’re concerned about knowing just where your food’s come from. Or … Read more