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.
Rhododendron is a popular shrub with bright flowers. It is native to warm and tropical climates but with some care, anyone can grow these charming plants. Rhododendrons can grow up…
The most serious diseases of dahlias are caused by viruses. Mosaic disease is a virus typically characterized by yellowish or pale-green bands along the midveins and branch veins of affected…
Dahlias are perennials that produce beautiful blooms throughout the summer. They continue blooming into late summer and autumn when other plants have stopped. Dahlia tubers can be treated as annuals…
The dahlia’s brilliant blooms add long-lasting color and variety to your garden. With the right timing and care, these flowers produce flowers all summer long.
Watch Sarah take dahlia cuttings from Dahlia ‘Sam Hopkins’ in her polytunnel at Perch Hill. This is a simple way of turning one dahlia tuber into 10 more – a…
Many homes have fireplaces or propane stoves inside, but there’s nothing quite like enjoying a fire pit under the stars in your own backyard. On a cool night in the…
Roof rats love to climb and are usually found in places of higher ground such as attics and roofs. They feed on seeds and nuts like squirrels. However, they will…
Field mice are a part of country living, but they don’t have to live in your home. Laying out poison is an option, but there is a huge risk of…
A gazebo adds a shady place to enjoy your garden or lawn and can last for years if it is properly cared for. When you build or install a gazebo,…
Make an easy-to-assemble gazebo from an eight-column dome kit. The PVC construction requires that the post holes be set in concrete so that the gazebo does not tip over in…