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.
The best and durable type of turf grass for your home depends on the local climate and rainfall. Some grasses need a warm, damp environment, while others can survive through…
So you’ve decided to lay a new lawn. You’ve prepared the site, everything is ready, and you just need to buy turf. So off you go to a turf suppliers,…
Sadly the number of hedgehogs in the UK is decreasing rapidly. These creatures, known as ‘the gardener’s friend’ for their love of slugs and other pests, are threatened by the…
Just a quick demonstration of how I go about planting my potatoes on the allotment.
Many allotment sites only let plots to residents of a specific borough, neighbourhood or geographical area. You should start by contacting your local council to find out where the nearest…
Gardening and birdwatching often go hand-in-hand. Not just because they both involve an appreciation of nature, but because insect-eating birds often keep garden pests under control. Nearly all birds–even the…
A key step in the process of making maple syrup is tapping trees. You need to know the right trees to tap, when, and how.
The white pine weevil (Pissodes strobi) is relatively easy to identify due to its distinct snout and tiny size. These weevils only grow up to a quarter-inch long and are…
Dress up a boring lamppost by adding a hanging basket or two. Fit your lamppost with a hanging basket bracket and add some color to your garden or driveway with…
Ady Dayman shows you how to make a colourful flowering hanging basket.