DIY Tips, Advice and Do It Yourself Guides

A gardener is only as good as his tools, and the shovel, spade and newly mechanized tools have changed the…

Lawn mowers commonly fail due to the following failures: a lack of clean fuel in the gas tank, a spark…

If you’re blessed to have some garden space on your property and you want to do something special with it;…

The balcony is an elevated platform protruding from the wall of a building, and has been around since medieval and…

I’m often asked by clients if they would be better off with a fence or a hedge to surround their…

Your fence post is a vital part of your fence structure. Even one post failing can compromise the fence and…

You cannot secure fence hinges to brick with simple screws and expect them to hold. In fact, you will likely…

How to winter-proof your home and garden Knowing where to begin when it comes to preparing your home and garden…

A canopy or awning adds versatility to a patio, making it suitable for inclement weather and providing shade on sunny…

When you are looking for ways to make the most of your garden this summer, you need to think about…

Vibrant and bold, kale is one of the world’s healthiest foods and is not only easy to grow, but a…

Growing mushrooms at home is a task that any gardener interested in growing their own food should attempt. Mushrooms are…

Honeysuckles are members of the Lonicera genus, a branch of the Caprifoliaceae family containing around 200 species. Honeysuckles are woody,…

Birds are observant, smart and hungry. Especially during drought conditions and times when food is hard to find, birds of…

Algae uses up necessary oxygen in pond, and can block the view of foliage or even live fish. Removing algae…

Building your own pond is a challenging and rewarding project. Concrete block walls allow you to sit on the edge…