Home is where the heart is, so it’s natural for us to want to make it look as best we can in order to make it the most welcoming place for us. After all, this is where we nurture ourselves and the ones we love. However, when it comes to home improvement, improving the appearance…
If you somehow managed to get to this article, it means you have some heavy duty work to do in the garden, and pruning shears or a pruning saw is not enough for the job. But that’s okay, I will give you recommendations on which loppers you should buy, and continue to scroll down, you…
There are thousands of plants, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables and it’s common sense that for all of them you would need different soil. Vegetables need soil that is richer in compost, but some shrubs need just water. Also, all of them require different soil pH levels. Maybe it sounds unusual, but before planting anything, you…
Vine-ripened grapes are sweet, juicy and a bit crunchy. Although northern gardeners expect to be denied the pleasure of cultivating their own grapes, grapes can be grown in climates where winter temperatures plummet to -40C. Choose hardy varieties like early-fruiting, dark purple Valiant or white Kay Gray. Although these varieties may also be grown outside…
You know that we love to share tips on how to keep your garden looking great and offer advice on what tools you need for your garden. But we have recently teamed up with the green-fingered people at WhatShed to bring to you this piece of information that shows many of the mental and physical benefits of…
This article is going to help you navigate the world of pergolas. It will cover the definition, the different types, and styles and how you can customize your pergola! First Things First, What Is a Pergola? A pergola is an outdoor structure usually consisting of columns or posts and an open roof with cross beams…
Northern grape growers who refuse to restrict themselves to cold-hardy grape varieties can choose from a number of protection techniques in use around the world. Each method has advantages and disadvantages. The grower must determine the formula best suited to their own vineyard conditions. Or you can grow vines in your greenhouse. Burying Vines To Protect…
For many of us, winter is a time to put the garden to bed, and spend the long, dreary days dreaming of the warm days to come and the plants we’ll grow come spring. When the garden and seed catalogs start arriving in February, that’s usually a sign that it’s time to start thinking about…
You may be familiar with tools, but you may not know that there are bigger and better items out there to assist you in your craftsmanship journey. Sure, a hand drill can serve you well; but only for so long, and with limited accuracy. When you venture out into the world of the bench drill press, you’re…
There are so many pressure washers on the market, but what to choose and how to choose? I will try to explain everything you need to know! I think a lot of people underestimate pressure washers. You can do a lot with it, and you can do it with the highest quality! Especially car owners….