Does your garden bench look old, worn, beat up? Does it seem like it needs a replacement? Don’t just yet because maybe all it needs is a few repairs and a new paint job. Doing so can not only help bring back its appearance, but also help protect it against the elements. Before starting with… Continue reading »
May
16
Making Your Own Garden Tools (Part 2)
Today, we are going to continue our discussion on creating garden tools by yourself using items you already own. Read part 1 to know how to create tools you can use for you garden. And continue reading to learn how to create your own garden tool storage and compost bin. If you have an old… Continue reading »
May
14
Companion Plants As Insect Repellants
If you have read our post about companion planting, then you know that this method of planting is a natural and safe way to repel garden pests. Today, we are going to focus on this. Before we continue, you need to be aware that although companion planting is a very effective way to repel insects,… Continue reading »
May
11
Separating Your Stuck Garden Hose Connectors
Your garden hose connectors can get stuck over time and can be such a headache when it does happen. Connectors can also get stuck when the they get damaged. Separating them requires brawn and a lot of patience – and some cool tricks too. First thing that you need to try and do is remove… Continue reading »
May
09
Rain Garden: What Is It And How Can I Create One?
Today, I am going to teach you how to create your own rain garden. You will benefit a lot from it, and creating one is easy and very rewarding. Basically, a rain garden is meant to gather and filter water when it is raining or after a snow melt. It filters the water before it… Continue reading »
May
07
Making Your Own Garden Tools
There are several garden tools that you can make on your own using items you may already have at home. So if you can’t afford to buy tools right now, continue reading to know how to create your very own home-made garden tools. Let us start with items that you can use in your garden.… Continue reading »
May
03
Creating Your Own Garden Bench
A garden bench is a nice addition to your garden and creating your own doesn’t have to be that difficult. You can use items that you may already have in your shed or you can purchase them for cheap. Building your own garden bench will not only save you money, it will also be a… Continue reading »
Apr
30
What Is Companion Planting?
Today, we are going to be discussing companion planting and how it can help you in the garden. It is a type of polyculture – which is basically the use of a number of crops close to each other in the same area. This method of planting is said to enhance plant growth, combat harmful… Continue reading »
Apr
27
Caring For Your Bonsai Trees (Part 2)
To continue our discussion on how to care for your bonsai trees, we will focus on how to prune them properly. This “simple” task of pruning requires some degree of mastery in order for you to get great results. Bonsai trees are very delicate and demand a lot of patience and meticulous care to get… Continue reading »
Apr
25
Repairing Your Garden Hose Connector On Your Own
We know how useful garden hoses are in the garden especially during the growing season. So you have to ensure that your garden hose is working properly during the times that you will need it most. The connectors attached to the end(s) of the garden hose need to be checked from time to time. They… Continue reading »
