The Case of the Disappearing Bee
Can you imagine breakfast without coffee or life without chocolate? No apples or pears, citrus, watermelon, tomatoes or berries? No grapes for the table or your wine? You may have to because nature’s pollinators are under significant threat of extinction. When most of us think of bees, we think of the honey bee shown above. But the […]
How to Make a Vertical Garden in 8 Easy Steps!
Many contemporary gardening approaches deviate from traditional norms, and among these captivating concepts, vertical gardening stands out as particularly intriguing. While an abundance of detailed ideas awaits you on the web, this concise guide will introduce you to the fundamental essence of vertical gardening and illustrate how seamlessly it can harmonize with your existing gardening […]
Nine reasons you need to get rid of your lawn!
I’ve been a ‘no-lawn’ advocate for at least the last 25 years. If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result, why do so many millions of us get out every weekend and mow our lawns? OK, if you’ve got young children, you’re excused for […]
Did You Know… These Are the 15 Popular Fruits and Vegetables That Grow Well in a Container or Pot!
Vegetable gardens aren’t just for owners with expansive gardens or yards. You can also grow your own produce even with limited space with container gardens! Here’s a list of fruits and vegetables that grow well in a container or pot… Finding good and fresh vegetables in the market can be very difficult at times. If you […]
Glowing driveways and paths
Want to have a different-looking driveway or path from the rest of the neighbourhood? It’s possible with glow stones! As you may have guessed, making your driveway glow in the dark is not an inexpensive project. But there are many sources for this kind of material. You can find lots of glowing stones online, that […]
Do swimming pools really add more value to your property?
Before adding a pool to your home, it pays to consider your medium term intentions. Will you still be living there in five years? Will your children still be living at home? A pool is a major expense. But is it an investment in anything more than leisure? A pool can increase the resale value […]
Is a natural swimming pond the solution to swimming pool headaches?
If you’ve got a pool, you know the routine. Everyone’s happy to use it but you’re the bunny that has to maintain it! Doesn’t it make you wonder that while many homeowners consider it a necessity, others see it as a daily burden and a disaster waiting and begging to happen? It’s a fact that […]
Welcome to the world of natural swimming ponds!
If you ask Wikipedia, “A natural swimming pool or natural swimming pond (NSP) is a system consisting of a constructed body of water, where the water is contained by an isolating membrane or membranes, in which no chemicals or devices that disinfect or sterilize water are used, and all clarifying and purifying of the water is achieved through biological […]
Trellis From Recycled Materials
Need a simple trellis that won’t cost you ‘an arm and a leg’? Making your own garden trellis has never been this easy or cheap! These trellises won’t cost you a fortune as they’re made from materials that would have been thrown away. These include old bike rims, bed frames, ladders, screen doors, and a […]
Tire Rim BBQ: Affordable & Eco-Friendly Project in 6 Steps
OK – tough choice coming up… you can either buy an expensive ( millions like them) barbecue grill or you can make a absolute one-off from junk? Oh, did we mention this one is sure to be a great conversation starter! Grab some old car or truck rims and you’re already half way there! You might already have some sitting in your […]