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Leaving a Garden
One of the problems creating a garden is the possibility that one day you may end up leaving it. While you can soothe your...
Really, How Thirsty Are Your Plants?
For you and I, 2 litres (8 cups) of water is the prescribed daily intake. Our plants, on the other hand, don’t require the same...
DIY Greenhouse Shouldn’t Be This Easy
When Jennifer Squires and her boyfriend wanted to build their own greenhouse who could have imagined how easy and beneficial the...
Has Edible Landscaping Gone Greedy?
Edible landscaping is a trend that’s gained traction over the past decade with many home gardeners. Its popularity can be...
Chia Seeds and How Growing Them May Help Weight Loss
Chia seeds are one of the newer diet supplements to enter the food market. We seem to have moved on from mangosteen juice, goji...
Why A Garden Takes a Lifetime to Grow
When I first started landscaping my garden I made the assumption that within 12 months or so it would be complete. I knew the...
RotoTiller Rental | Buying vs Hiring
Should you consider a Rototiller rental or “bite the bullet” and buy one outright? Hopefully after reading this post you should...
Pennisetum setaceum Rubrum | Purple Fountain Grass
Grasses are one family of plants that have made an amazing entrance into the horticultural world in the past decade or so. Prior...
Sugar Cane Mulch Could Be The Mulch of the Decade
Like most gardeners I’ve tried a plethora of mulches in my garden. Some have been purely for their aesthetic value, others for...
Bosch KEO | Cordless Garden Saw
If you’re looking for a garden tool for the gardener who has everything then look no further. The new Bosch Keo Cordless Garden...
Become a Master at Hydroponic Gardening
Hydroponic gardening can be a great way to grow vegetables, flowers, and other types of plants. It allows gardeners to control...
How To Create a Flagstone Patio
Creating a flagstone patio is a relatively easy do-it-yourself project that can usually be tackled and completed in a weekend....
Soil Testing – Use Garden Downtime To Assess Your Soil
Testing the soil on a yearly basis is important for productive gardening. Poor soils, or soils that are not appropriate for a...
Landscaping Projects That Went Horribly Wrong
Admit it: You’ve had at least one, maybe more, landscaping projects go terribly wrong, haven’t you? It happens to every gardener...
Why A Kitchen Compost Bin Should Be At Your Place
Even for environmentally conscious consumers, composting may seem like a step too far. Most people have learned to recycle, but...
Are You Hoarding Too Much Stuff In Your Shed?
It’s a sign of a real gardener, isn’t it? That shed crammed to the rafters with black plastic pots and never-opened seed...
Staking Plants With Bamboo Canes Is Green Wisdom
Anyone who has a garden knows that some plants only thrive when they are properly supported. Many garden centers carry metal and...
Container Vegetable Gardening To Feed 6
While everyone may not have room for full-sized vegetable gardening, many can find a spot in a patio, balcony or rooftop for...
Bonsai Pots That Will Fit A Small Tree
The Bonsai is more than a small tree in a pot. It is a work of art. It is an elegant labor of love. It is the centerpiece of any...
What Are The Cheapest Garden Sheds
A beautiful garden is a joy, but it requires continual maintenance. And maintenance requires tools and other supplies. Which...