Plants and Lawn Care

If you have started your own vegetable garden, you might have noticed that the birds are coming down and eating from it, ruining all of your hard work. So, how do you keep birds out of your vegetable garden? Some gardeners will plant flowers and certain shrubs with the intention of bringing birds into their […]

Strawberries are a great way to start growing your own food as they are super easy to care for. A bed of strawberries will last in one spot for around four years and keep coming back every summer.  After around three or four years, it’s a good idea to replant your strawberries. This helps to

Ensuring that your backyard or outdoor space is suitable for pollinators is a great way to help the environment, specifically your local ecosystem. We all know that bees are important for pollination and need to be protected, but butterflies don’t get as much attention as they should.If you want to attract more butterflies to your

There’s nothing quite like a tasty crop of blueberries that you’ve grown in your very own garden. But to get the best out of your blueberry plant, you will need to ensure that it has the right conditions it needs to thrive.Blueberries notoriously prefer acidic soil. So before you plant your blueberry bush in your

There are a few smells that will keep birds away from your garden. Generally speaking, birds don’t have very strong lungs, meaning they are easily irritated by overwhelming or strong smells and less likely to land in these areas.  Spraying these liberally in your garden will keep them away, usually without causing them any harm.

Hanging baskets can truly enhance the look of a property. When attached to a house wall or dotted around the garden, they can overflow with flowers brightening up the entire space. But, not only are they attractive to look at but they are an ideal location for birds to build nests.Nearly all gardeners welcome birds

The wind chime is a popular decorative household ornament that is traditionally used outdoors in the garden, although some people do like to keep wind chimes inside their homes.  In the olden times, wind chimes were originally used to be able to tell the time and were also said to be able to keep away

So, you’ve been inundated with bugs all summer long and you are just about totally fed up with them. You may be wondering if there is anything you can do to help repel them, or worrying that they are just an inevitable part of being sat outside… not to mention the havoc different bugs can

Growing your own tomato plants allows you to reap the rewards of juicy, delicious tomatoes that are much more flavorful than the store-bought kind.However, if you’re new to growing tomatoes you might be thinking: What are the signs of overwatering a tomato plant?In this article, I will explore some important information about tomato plants, including

For beginners, growing garlic can seem daunting, but actually, it’s quite an easy task! Begin with a garlic bulb and break it into individual cloves; these planted can reap almost 20 garlic bulbs! You can do it in your garden or a plant pot, depending on your preference.  It’s best to buy good quality garlic