Archive for the ‘Garden’ Category

How to make a backyard hideaway from old windows

How to make a backyard hideaway made from old windows! This is a great idea if you would like to create an extra room in your garden and have some old windows lying around or you can buy some from a reclamation yard.

How to repot houseplants

If you’re wondering what size the new pot should be, a good rule of thumb is one size larger than your current pot. For example, if you have a five-inch pot, pick up one that’s six inches.

How to design your garden to stand out

Did you know that the way you do your yard and garden will do wonders for your home? Besides making it look good on the outside, it can increase your home’s value, reduces the time it will take to maintain it and reduces how much you spend to keep it beautiful.

How to freeze vegetables from your garden

Every summer season, we plant a large garden in our backyard. As we became more proficient with our gardening skills, the larger our garden grew. This article will tell you how I like to freeze my fresh vegetables along with blanching instructions.

How to design a shade garden

A shade garden, by definition, is a garden that is planted beneath trees, in the shade. We have to take great care in designing such a garden, particularly when it comes to soil preparation.

How to grow your homemade tomatoes

Growing tomatoes is fun and a lucrative home gardening business. Besides being nutritious, it could provide you with a real fresh fruits coming directly from your garden.

How to design gazebos

There is nothing more attractive for an outdoor space than a well-crafted outdoor gazebo which can be an open or enclosed structure with a variety of uses. When looking for one do not get confused as it can also be known as a pagoda, summerhouse, screen house pergola or arbor.

Getting started in your rose garden

Rose gardens are a beautiful addition to any yard. They not only improve the beauty and ambiance; they are also a great outlet to relieve stress.

How to clean a patio

Some hints and tips on keeping your patio clean; including advice on using a high pressure washer to remove stubborn dirt.

How to grow the perfect herb garden

Growing your own herb garden can save a lot of money if you like to use lots of herbs when cooking, or you create your own herbal remedies.