DIY Tips, Advice and Do It Yourself Guides

Lavender is a calming, sweetly aromatic and refreshing herb that grows in many temperate weather gardens. Lavender has a tendency…

Using a rain drip system to irrigate your garden is efficient and cost-effective. You can capture rainwater with a rain…

Breeze blocks are typical building blocks that are made of concrete and ash. These concrete blocks are usually known as…

If you are building a house or just installing new flooring in an old house, you must have a level…

Door locking problems almost always originate in the door latch, not the locking mechanism. The striker fails to penetrate into…

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

Having a fenced property with a gate is common in many places, especially in rural areas. Getting out of the…

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

A patio serves as a gathering for family members and friends for outdoor fun, barbecues and other gatherings. While there…

Flagstones form a sturdy base for a patio, and the variety of sizes, shapes and colors allow the installer to…

Buckets can be an inexpensive and versatile way to garden. Vegetables, flowers and herbs can all be grown in buckets.…

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

Although there are many plants that thrive in hanging baskets, the rules of container gardening still apply: Use a nutrient-rich…

Dahlias, perennial plants that blossom in the summer, brighten your garden with large flowers coloured orange, yellow and pink. Dahlias…

A beautiful water garden often means having a natural pond filled with lovely aquatic plants and possibly even fish and…

Your garden will reflect your home. If it’s messy and unloved, don’t be surprised if your neighbours assume the same…