Well folks here it is the best of the months in my book. A time when you can really get the best of both worlds, indoor life and outdoor life. June glorious June, or another sing-along favourite June is Busting Out All Over come to mind as I open up the window shades in the [...]
For the longest time I thought that zip ties were the absolute greatest invention, considering how unbelievably versatile they are when it comes to uses. But when it comes to being useful, I think that the zip tie has a serious competitor, the clear plastic bag. Its lengthy list of applications grows constantly both inside [...]
After the shrubs are in place and the annuals are all set up the next thing to turn your attention to is the garden furniture. You do not want to miss out on precious time that can be spent luxuriating in your well groomed environment, but if you have no place to sit, drink, eat, [...]
If you are blessed with a garden space that allows you to quadrant off individual rooms then do not let the opportunity pass you by. It is altogether common to get lulled into a state of comfort, and to never get around to making one’s garden into the phenomenal area that it could be with [...]
Slowly, but surely we are approaching the time of year when we can truly enjoy the inside and outside areas of our homes. If you are getting impatient, it might be a good time to look into getting a new decoration for your much loved garden area. It is nothing less than incredible how many [...]
For a long time our property has been encircled by a rundown wooden fence. It looks like it was constructed back in the thirties, and believe me every expense was spared. So, we decided that last year would be the year we would finally get our act together and replace it. The first step was [...]
Well as we once again approach spring, I am struggling with what to do with the three acres next to our house. Thoughts of looking up a rotavator for hire, bringing in a landscaper, or turning a blind eye to it yet again linger in the back of my mind. Though I have toyed with [...]
Holidays make for the perfect time to do craft projects with the kids to hang in your windows. They decorate both inside and out of your home, and that means double the opportunity for your children to enjoy the artwork that they have created with you. This Valentine’s a sweet project to complete with them [...]
If you are hoping to bring more lovely birds to your garden, then you will want to fill the space with trees and shrubs that have the berries they crave. However, these will not only make the birds happy, but will also be pleasing to the eye with their beautiful colours, and flowers. So, you [...]
Just because it is cold outside, does not mean that you cannot enjoy plants throughout the winter months. Start a flourishing indoor garden with beautiful small plants like the African violet, and the Sierra White cyclar. Both are vibrant and require partial shade and light watering. If you are motivated to be slightly more attentive, [...]