8 Easy Firewood Log Storage Racks for Your Home
Having the appropriate storage rack for firewood logs is important for adequately preparing for the cold winter season. Failing to have suitable firewood log storage racks can lead to wet logs that are challenging to ignite and an untidy pile that generates disarray. The firewood log storage rack will maintain the logs dry and organized. […]
12 Garden Statement Pieces for Your Backyard
If you do not get any compliments from your guests for your backyard, it is a sign that you need to do something about it. Have you taken a good look at the garden in your backyard? It does not have to be dull and bland, especially when there are ways and means to make […]
Snap, Sizzle, Pop: 6 Benefits of Lighting a Campfire
With the promise of warmer weather right around the corner, many outdoor adventurers are dreaming up plans for summer campouts. For many, nights spent around the campfire are the highlight of their camping experience. Campfire Magic: The Hidden Perks You Didn’t Know About Humanity’s ancestors relied on fire for food, safety, and warmth in a […]
How everyone, everywhere, can compost – yes, even you!
By Ashley Baxter and Hey Monty! No matter where you live, everyone can and should be composting. Of course, not all of us can be running a large-scale, 50-tonne windrow operation out of our backyard or tiny apartment balcony. But there are alternatives for practically every lifestyle. Yes, Even You Can Compost! A Study Unveils […]
Here’s Why You Should Rip Up that Lawn
How much does the straw in your soda or the plastic cup you’re holding contribute to a problem as colossal as climate change? You want a cleaner, safer world. You care about the environment and you know the decisions you make each day can make a difference. But where does one start? Rip Up That Lawn: Transform […]
Trees, the environment and the simple art of breathing…
I live on the edge of suburbia. When I came here, it was literally where the suburbs transformed to farms and forest. Our home is, or more correctly was, located in a transition zone of small acreage. In fact, the zoning is classified as ‘Parkland Living’ – an area that rejoiced in native flora and […]
Orange Peels Turn Lifeless Land Into A Fertile Forest
Don’t believe everything you read online. I learned this the other day when I was browsing the internet. I came across an article about how 12,000 tonnes of orange peel turned a lifeless piece of land in Costa Rica into a fertile forest. The land, deforested and barren, returned to its native state. I did […]
Top 5 Vegetables to Grow over Winter
The vegetable garden is the pride and joy of every ardent gardener. Just because the weather outside has turned cold and winter is coming, that doesn’t mean you can’t grow veggies in your garden. If you think that winter and gardening don’t mix well, you should think again. There are a number of hardy veggies […]
Digging In: How to Start Your Gardening and Landscaping Journey with Confidence
A small garden, though seemingly difficult initially, can be converted into a beautiful and blossoming landscape with sufficient maintenance and focus. Whether your interest lies in cultivating your own produce or merely desiring a serene area to unwind outside, there exist numerous strategies to optimize your garden’s potential. To maximize a small garden’s potential, prioritize […]
5 Popular Eye-Candy Garden Features
By guest blogger, Heather Roberts Don’t fall victim to the common misconception that gardening mostly means growing and looking after plants. The garden can be quickly turned into an exciting place that could be an extension of your home. Beautiful gardens often come at a price as maintenance can be costly as well as time-consuming. There […]