Home and Garden

A lot of you may have a few lingering questions as to what a Garden Gourmet Composter is, and what the benefits are when it comes to using it? Apart from that, what are the how to steps to making it work? A garden gourmet composter is a composter that has been created using recycled […]

Curb appeal is something that is very important to a lot of people. The way that a person’s house looks from the street reflects on the person who lives in the house. Landscaping is a huge business in the world today. Much money is spent on cutting the grass and maintaining the lawn so that

Deck boxes are a popular type of plastic garden storage. These containers provide a convenient place to stow garden tools and supplies, making your yard look nicer and keeping paths clear for pedestrian traffic. But not all deck boxes are created equal. And depending on your needs, a different type of garden storage may be

Stone cladding is an eye-catching exterior for a home, making it look classic and ageless no matter what the architectural style. But that is not the only way this kind of stonework can transform a home. From major projects such as a complete home exterior make over to smaller jobs such as cladding a boring

Optimal placement of your bird houses depends upon the layout of your yard or gardens. Bird houses should be located at least 25 to 30 feet apart. Birds like their privacy and some are territorial. This prevents squabbles among neighbors. It is best to face your bird house entrance away from prevailing winds. Here in

Starting a garden might seem like a daunting task, but tackling the work over several weekends makes the work load lighter. Here’s a week-by-week plan that even novice gardeners can follow: Week one: Determine what kind of garden you want. Vegetables, flowers, or both? Raised beds, pots, or in-ground? There are many possibilities. Think about

It is difficult to determine a criterion, according to which a cultivated plant can be called fashionable. A new discovery of stock-breeders? A bright hybrid? An exotic, which settled in our latitudes recently? And may be this is a strange flower, which seeds you have been dreaming to find since you saw it in someone’s

Gargoyle statues are a popular choice for our homes and gardens today. Our fascination with these grotesque creatures is, it seems, just as prevalent now as it was in Medieval times. Neo-gothic artists take their inspiration from 15th century flamboyant Gothic designs, creating modern day gargoyle statues in “cathedral style”. Gargoyle statues allow the artist

Many of us garden just for the sheer joy of it. But did you know that all over the country the healing aspects of gardening are being used as therapy or as an adjunct to therapy? Although this might sound like a new concept, garden therapy has been around for decades. For example, the Garden

The Quest for Significance People are looking for ways to add significance, peace of mind, a quality experience, and an escape from the “rat-race” in their lives. Stated differently, people want to add depth and meaning to their lives. One way to accomplish this, it is asserted, is to make or purchase decor for your

An insect that causes considerable damage to garden plants and particularly to lawns is the mole cricket. (Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa) Unlike most insects that feed off plants, it is the adult of the species and not the caterpillar that is the main culprit. The mole cricket is unusually large, reaching some 5cm in length. It is

In areas where poisonous snakes are known to visit gardens, three approaches are commonly adopted by the homeowner. One is to be so frightened of the thought of such creatures lurking in the undergrowth that the outdoor space is paved over instead of being turned into a garden. A second approach, by far the more

When mulling over garden fencing ideas it is important to consider a simple question. Why do you feel you need it? Is the garden fencing for security, privacy of your house, is it a garden accessory or purely for decorative purposes or indeed shelter. This a key question as the garden fencing you decide on

Taking care of plants inside a house poses a lot of advantages to homeowners. For one, you can expect better air quality inside your home because plants whether inside or outside turns carbon dioxide into oxygen so the pollution inside your home can be drastically reduced. In line with this, you can expect the indoor

Gardens are soothing, healing, and soul-reverberating by their very nature, and when it comes to advantages and benefits, vegetable gardens are peerless. As the name suggests, vegetable garden means a garden that is meant primarily for vegetable growing. If you are of the opinion that such type of garden requires enough space, you should think