This smart guide to home landscaping explains how to landscape a yard and design a garden in simple steps. Every new gardener wonders how to be their landscape designer. Yard Planning All good things begin with a plan. To be happy with your home landscaping results, it’s best to map things out in advance. This … Read more
Now that warm weather has arrived, you’re obviously going to want to enjoy the full benefits of your beautiful backyard. There’s no better place to read a book than in the comfort of your own little oasis. However, to be able to enjoy it, you’re going to have to fix it up properly. When it … Read more
Owning a backyard is considered a privilege and an honour, but countless homeowners waste the opportunity to transform their backyard into something special. Instead, they convert this little patch of open space into a storage unit and pile up junk. However, it takes so little to instantly turn the yard into a charming place where … Read more
There’s nothing stopping you from creating a garden for relaxation. It takes some work and guidance, but it’s surely worth it.
Most people are sensible and do their garden makeovers in Spring/early Summer to make the most of their gardens in the warmer weather. To be fair this was our plan too but injured workmen, camping and rainfall meant that our makeover this year didn’t go quite to plan. Trouble Spots Like most gardens, our garden … Read more
Unfortunately, most of us won’t get the opportunity to have Monty Don knocking on our door, ready to share his insights on our current garden renovation plans. We also will have to miss out on those big helping hands when clearing out those unnecessary apple trees — however, that doesn’t mean we can’t pull together … Read more
Many family households have seen better days. In some cases, a little bit of wear and tear can be endearing. That worn couch might have character, for example. And messiness isn’t always an eye-sore. Your fridge door is probably overflowing with magnets and cute drawings created by your children. These are the things that make … Read more
Today we are discussing garden tools, in particular, the ones that you’ll need for a garden makeover. The start of a New Year will often be the time that you start making plans for the year ahead. We always start the year with a plan of jobs we want to complete around the house and … Read more
For some, a garden is a view from the kitchen window. For others, it’s another room in the house to entertain and relax. Like all areas of the home, you need to make a space your own. Yet it is not always an easy transformation. Here’s how to show your garden who is boss and … Read more