If your young aspiring chef is always with you when you’re cooking, set them up in a kitchen of their own where they can make as much mess as they want. An outdoor mud kitchen lets them role-play as a cook, using their imagination to bake mud pies and other delectable treats while learning the processes of real cooking. An outdoor mud kitchen may contain many of the features of a real kitchen, including a…
Trees play an important part in nature but sometimes they can become a bit obtrusive in our daily lives. If you have just cut a tree on your property and you want to prevent regrowth from the base or stump itself, you need to treat it with an effective tree stump killer. Tree stump killers are available in both wet and dry forms and all you have to do is select a product that matches…
It might be that your old shovel is looking haggard, or, you are setting up a new project and you are looking for a new shovel for a particular job. Cast your worries aside because we are here to help you find the best garden shovel, whether you need one for moving compost around or one for digging post holes, so not all shovels are designed for the same tasks. A shovel is not just…
Are you envious of those “fairweather” gardeners who only mow their well-kept lawns on clear, sunny, dry days? If your mowing chores need to be done regardless of bad weather or how long it’s been since the grass was last cut, you need to know about lawnmowers that can handle long and wet grass. Note that all the mowers in our review are petrol-powered. This is because: (1) the ultimate power of a petrol engine…
Building your own pond can be a massive undertaking in terms of time and money. As an alternative, you can go for raised ponds because they are easier to manage and to some degree maintain especially when connected up with a pond filter system with auto cleaning. They are also a good option for those who do not have a place to build a pond in the ground. I always advise using a pond liner…
Garden obelisks transform your garden into a different dimension as they tower over your flowerbeds, planters, and containers. These obelisks are not only there for aesthetics but they act as supporting structures for different kinds of climbing plants and are especially good for growing dwarf clematis and sweet peas. If you are preparing for a new season, you will need to get your obelisks early so that you can avoid structuring the plants mid-growth. In…
By using a hoe, you can weed and cultivate your garden with ease and at any time of the day without disturbing the neighbours with a motorised tiller. There are various types of hoes suited for different activities, from removing weeds from flowerbeds to making rows for planting vegetables. Draw hoes are excellent at removing large amounts of soil while scuffle hoes loosen the soil to remove weeds. You may be looking to replace your…
Has your dream of gently pottering about your greenhouse as a hobby changed to a nightmare of plans and schedules for daily watering, weekly maintenance and seasonal cleanup? Let an automatic watering system look after your plant watering chores – perhaps better than you do. Ensure that your lovingly tended plants receive just the right amount of water at the times that they need it. Choosing the best automatic greenhouse watering system for your plants…
Is there anything more exciting to a gardener than garden accessories that add both style and function? Especially when they support an important part of our wildlife – birds. Bird baths are an inexpensive way to add vertical visual interest to your outdoor landscape while providing a place for birds to drink, take a bath and rest. Functionality is key to the best bird baths as you need to attract the birds and provide them…
Using trough planters, whether indoors or outdoors is a good way of enriching our surroundings with diverse plant life. Planters give a chance for people who lack garden space to grow different plants in their apartments too. Those with gardens can select planters of different colours and designs to complement the style of their garden. These planters can be mounted or left freestanding depending on the amount of space you have. Some are even self-watering.…
