How to take care of your garden. In this category we will be looking into garden animals, constructions, fences, gates, grass, hedges, manure, patios, planting, plants, ponds, recycle, seeds, slabs, structures and weeds.
Cardboard tubes come in all shapes and sizes. Everything from household paper goods to carpet is stored wrapped around, or safely encased, in a cardboard tube. In addition to their…
At the heart of every roll of toilet paper is a cardboard holder that usually ends up in the trash. Keep all that perfectly good cardboard out of the landfill…
White mold is a type of fungus that is responsible for causing dead organic matter to decay. However, it can become a problem for homeowners when it lands on the…
A greenhouse makes it possible to grow plants all year long, no matter the climate outdoors. Greenhouses are generally made of glass panes that trap sunlight indoors and creates a…
Just like people, plants can get dehydrated, sunburned and even severely injured by intense sunlight. Your options for protecting plants depend on whether they will be vulnerable for only limited…
Lemon balm or mint is an herb grown for its medicinal, culinary and ornamental values. The fresh leaves add a lemony flavor to soups, sauces and oils, while a tea…
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is a native plant of England and a member of the large mint family. The herb is easy to grow, and it is used for cooking…
Weeds are simply plants growing in the wrong place. This is worth remembering before you automatically reach for the weed killer or scythe. Some plants might be considered weeds by…
One of the most frustrating problems with growing a lawn is managing weeds. Besides making a lawn look unattractive and unkempt, lawn weeds can complete with grass for nutrients and…
There are manual and chemical solutions to manage and eradicate knotweed and when practiced with persistence can clear an infestation. You can remove them yourself or through some expert gardeners…