4 tips for attracting birds to your yard
Trying to figure out ways to encourage more birds into your yard? Well, it is not that difficult to attract our little feathered friends. The key is to give them what they need, and the rest will fall into place. Advertisement 1. Bird Feeders Installing…
How to sharpen you mower blade
The blade on your lawnmower needs to be sharp or it will not cut your lawn properly. One general way of finding out if your blades are overdue for sharping is by observing both the grass and the blade itself for physical defects. Remove a…
Composting for Beginners
These days it is becoming more obvious that we need to recycle as much as possible in order to reduce the amount of waste in landfills. Especially, biodegradable waste materials such as those found in your garden and kitchen. many first-time gardeners tend to disregard…
Homeowner chainsaw buyers guide
Have you always wanted a chain saw, but opted out because you don’t know the first thing about a chain saw? That’s ok, chainsaws were once only associated with loggers and big burly type men, but that’s a thing of the past. Today’s chainsaws are a lot…
Lawn Care Basics
If you have been thinking about installing a lawn or inherited one, you may have questions or concerns. Here is a list of frequently asked questions on lawn care, and some tips to help you decide if having a lawn is the right for you….
Leatherman Rebar Multitool Review
Multitools may be one of the smaller pieces of equipment, but what they lack in size, they make up for in practicality. Just to be clear, I am not referring to those cheap knock-offs on eBay. I’m talking about higher-end tools such as Leatherman, Gerber,…
Safe Methods of Pest Control
Pest, a gardener’s most cunning adversary. Well, maybe not, but they can be an annoyance. These critters lurk around waiting for the right time to harvest the fruits of your hard labor. In the process leaving a wake of destruction in their path. Unfortunately, there…
Benefits of Organic Gardening
Organic gardening is simply a means of growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs using resources naturally available in nature. But what really makes organically grown produce so special and why should you partake in this type of gardening? Advertisement Waste not, want not Instead of using…
3 Essential tips for designing your garden
Apart from enhancing the beauty of your home, having good landscaping tends to increase its overall value. Regardless, the process can end up being a fairly big task. The actual planning and execution can consume a lot of time and energy. Even though it may…
Gardening Gifts Ideas
Have you ever thought about what to get a gardener for a gift? Well, it is simple really, give them something that is garden-related. Think back to the most recent gift you received and how it made you feel. Did it have a practical use,…
Choosing the right pair of gardening gloves
A healthy pair of hands is a gardener’s most precious tool, so why not invest a few extra bucks and protect them? Here are a few reasons you should consider getting a pair of strong gloves and which one to choose from. Besides looking really…
Beginner Tips for Growing Vegetables
With so many harmful chemicals added to our food by commercial growers, it may be time to start growing your own vegetables. Alongside increasing your health, homegrown vegetables have a lot more flavor. They are also readily available, hence having you avoid frequent trips to…