According to Greenpeace, the number of pollinating bee colonies per hectare in the US has decreased 90% since 1962. Some of these losses are no doubt due to the increased use of herbicides in both agriculture and backyards. While scientific research shows commercial herbicides such as 2,4-D and Atrazine are relatively harmless to bees, organic …
What Weed Killer is Safe For Bees? (The Best Organic Options) Read More »
Let’s face it, decking is very practical but it can look a bit bland if left as just raw wood, so it’s a nice idea to add some character to your deck if possible. From lights and garden furniture to fire pits and water features, decorating your decking needn’t be overly expensive. Whether you choose …
Every festive holiday – me, my wife and our three kids just love looking at all the houses with their outdoor Christmas lights up. We’ve been doing it since they were babies and it really gets you in the Christmas spirit. But although we don’t think Xmas lights look tacky, we know that some people …
Are Outdoor Christmas Lights Tacky? (We Say No Grinch!) Read More »
We love putting up our artificial Christmas tree outside every year, but it can become challenging to keep it in place during strong winds and bad weather. So what’s the best way of anchoring it? You can stop an artificial Christmas tree from falling over outside using shepherd’s hooks, ratchet straps, rope or tie straps, …
How Do You Secure An Artificial Christmas Tree Outside? (Tips) Read More »
We built our compost bins from two old plastic water butts we found in the garden, put little hatches at the bottom and drilled lots of holes in the sides. We then had to decide where to put them. The best place to put your compost bin is in a shaded area that receives some …
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If you want to know everything there is to know about Christmas cactus (and caring for them) then you’ve come to the right place. Christmas cactus, also known by its Latin botanical name of Schlumbergera, is a species of epiphytic cacti that flowers between late November and the end of January, making it an attractive …
We’ve got a delightful little copper watering can in our garden, we’ve left it outside for too long though and it’s started to corrode in the rain. You have to run real quick from the faucet to the flowers or all the water drains out. Although copper is good and indeed necessary for plants in …
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My wife and I got married on a farm with bunting all around the barn and marquee. It was a magical day that we’ll never forget. Before the big day everyone who wanted to in the wider family made lots of little colored fabric triangles in preparation. We made a lot because we needed a …
How Much Bunting Do I Need For a Marquee? (Measuring Tips) Read More »
When you want to keep your flower beds tidy it’s understandable that mulching might seem like a good idea. However, mulching may not always be your best option. The main disadvantages of mulching is that it can create a hiding place for harmful insects, and when applied too thickly can suffocate your plants by overheating …
What Are The Disadvantages of Mulching? (3-Minute Read) Read More »
If you’re in the market for some new yard and power tools – is Black Friday really a good time of year to get the best deals? Let’s find out… Yard and power tools are discounted heavily by all the major stores on Black Friday, with big discounts available on everything from cordless drills, lawnmowers …
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