Some garden activities are boring. They are awful. They are the activities that, when our partners shout down the stairs “Can you do this please?” our hearts sink, our eyes roll and we begrudgingly say “yes dear.” The one that hurts the most though is “Can you mow the lawn please?” The reason for that is two fold; first of all it’s boring as hell. The main reason, though, is that many of us still have older lawnmowers. You know the kind; the ones that don’t turn properly, that have long obtrusive wires and are loud and horrible to control. Once you have dug out the old thing you look at your oddly shaped lawn and try your best to plan your attack. Do you go in straight lines? Do you try your best to go around the angles of your garden? Do you need to dig out your old,... Read More

It is a fact that most people will judge the appearance of the home from the first impression they get. Regardless of how beautiful your home may be if you go wrong with the outward appearance then this will affect the general impression that it will portray. Besides from the house itself the garden fence also contributes a lot to the outward appearance. Besides from being a functional barrier the garden fence is also supposed to complement the general look of your home. The garden fence panels will determine how your garden fence looks like and hence the general appearance of your home. In selecting the perfect panels for your garden, the following are five important things that you should consider.... Read More

There are many perks of being a man; some I can’t list here because I’ll run the risk of being too explicit for the work environment, but one of the greatest is allowing ourselves a space just for us. A man zone. A man cave, if you will. Oftentimes our houses, though, are monuments to female empowerment; her books are everywhere, her clothes strewn across the floor and whatever hobby she is currently spending too much money on is probably dominating another room in the house. So we are forced outside, into the wilderness, where man and beast become one, in our true, natural surroundings. But the garden is cold, and with limited power supplies it makes it extremely difficult to watch football while sat on the grass like a hippy. So we build sheds. We put locks on the doors and we... Read More

For a lot of people they have held a lifelong dream; to be able to be self sufficient for both themselves and their family. There are a lot of ways to achieve that, obviously, like through hard work, earning money and investing wisely. But for many people becoming self sufficient means something a little bit different. We all buy food; that’s simply a fact of life. But there are many, many foods that we buy that we can grow ourselves instead, teaching us valuable skills and, perhaps most importantly, saving us money. Some people do, space allowing, grow vegetables in their gardens, but for the vast majority of people this is not an option. However in many communities there are plots of land available for long term rent with the specific aim of growing fruit and vegetables in mind; there... Read More

Awnings do not only make your house more aesthetic but also turn it into a more environmentally friendly residence. However, speaking of their benefits in such a short sentence does not do them justice. It is better to get a more precise and brief view into their basics. Benefits of Installing an Awning Wooden windowpanes and frames are more common than metal panes and frames and as we know, wood is more susceptible to weather conditions like rain, snow and heat. The best way to protect against these conditions is installing an awning. Porches and patios often have furniture that is used for outdoor purposes. Problem is they fade and wear if exposed to sunlight, heat and/or rain too often. You can find awnings made especially for this purpose. You can make use of natural lights more... Read More