DIY Tips, Advice and Do It Yourself Guides

Patios and walkways that are made of paving stones offer a number of advantages. Ease of installation, cost and attractiveness…

Just like people, plants can get dehydrated, sunburned and even severely injured by intense sunlight. Your options for protecting plants…

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

Awnings can perform several different functions. They can reduce the amount of sunlight that enters through a window, protect a…

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

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

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

If you have ever looked in envy at a set of wrought iron gates in front of a large home…

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

Moss is sometimes desirable in a garden or yard because it adds texture and character, however, it is often unwanted…

Vibrant colored flowers in hanging baskets decorate your garden and bring it to a whole new level. Consider the growing…

Growing the prize-winning leek requires obsession. Sabotaging your competitors requires obsession. Even raising the annual prize money calls for unprecedented…

Used for more than 2,000 years, milk thistle is native to Europe. Products from this plant are popular in both…

Weeds are simply plants growing in the wrong place. This is worth remembering before you automatically reach for the weed…

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…