10 Amazing easy to grow climbers for a pergola and covering a trellis Do you want to improve the quality of your outdoor living space? Are you looking for a way to transform your patio into a visually appealing area? Want a place to keep your extra potted plants? Well, a pergola is a perfect solution. A pergola is an outdoor structure that can change your back garden from a dull open area to an…
5 amazingly easy to grow climbing plants for encouraging wildlife into your garden Climbing plants are fascinating for both humans and animals. They cover our walls, patios and fences, providing ample room for wildlife seeking shelters such as bees and birds caught in a sudden downpour, food in the form of berries and the insects they attract and places for birds to nest. They are also able to provide shade and overall décor in our…
How and when to prune clematis for the best show Clematis is a climbing plant that blossoms to create breath-taking scenery in the garden. The clematis plant has many, many variations, so it is possible to see many different colours, in many different shapes and sizes, from very large traditional flowers like that on Clematis multi Blue to small nodding yellow bellflowers often associated with early flowering varieties such as Bill Mackenzie. Many people are…
This is a guest post by Guy, he runs a very helpful blog at guyabouthome.com, where he educates people on everything from green living, to decor, to the latest gardening trends. Just like us, he is passionate about helping our declining Bees. Without further ado, take it away Guy! Bees are more than just insects that produce honey for us. They are responsible for cross-pollination of a whole range of vegetables and flowers. So, they do…
Charcoal vs Gas BBQ – Which cooks the best steak? There’s nothing like a perfectly grilled steak and to get much done, the perfect grill has to be in place. A good barbecue should mostly be well browned with a delicious crust on the outside while the meat remains juicy and appropriately cooked on the inside. Almost every kind of grill will give you some kind of a cooked meat but the real beauty of…
Keeping hungry foxes away from chickens and rabbits If you live in an area that is heavily covered in woods or nature, you’ve probably seen a fox roaming about (or been woken up by their piercing calls). Despite being one of the cuter wild animals you’ll find in the wild, foxes are still hunters who are always on the lookout for something to eat. This is especially true in Spring after the mating season ends…
Maintaining Garden Tools – Step by step The Secret Behind A Green Thumb Whether you already possess a green thumb or wish you had one, there’s a secret behind every great gardener’s success, their tools. While some may boast that they were able to grow their rose bush without any fancy tools, they’re likely telling a little white lie. Having the correct tools in your shed to garden with is an excellent starting point for…
Below the video, we have a step by step guide on how to maintain a petrol lawnmower in easy steps. Petrol lawnmowers take a serious beating, especially if used for professional use, yet they are easy to neglect, perhaps until something breaks or you have trouble getting the engine to start, which is usually the first problem that arises from not servicing your mower correctly. Proper lawnmower maintenance can allow you to get the most…
My verdict The Bosch PSB 1800 Drill is a fantastic drill for more domestic or light trade use. We love that it comes with 2 batteries, features a keyless chuck for easy changing of screwdriver and drill bits plus the performance is outstanding. It will easily drill through brick and metal just as easy as wood. Best of all, it’s one of the best-priced cordless drills currently available. My Rating We have wanted to review…
Basic maintenance of a chainsaw – step by step Regular maintenance of a petrol chainsaw is mandatory for the machine to provide years of service. If you own a chainsaw, you’re very much aware of your tool’s tremendous potential for biting through the timber. Perhaps because contemporary saws are so productive and tend to entrance owners into trusting that everything is going well, it’s easy to take these tools for granted. Many people then end…
