Garden

Any successful garden requires adequate water supplies (unless it's a xeriscape garden) and reliable drainage . With this aqua-focus, it's inevitable that pipes get involved in the process. However, it doesn't stop with those basic tasks. You can employ PVC pipe (the same stuff used in your household plumbing) in a myriad of ways to improve and to beautify your garden. They represent a DIY … [Read more...] about 5 Inexpensive DIY Gardening Projects Made with PVC Pipe

Taking pride in your lawn is a right that comes with having a green thumb. It takes a lot of time and work to keep your lawn and garden in a healthy, lush state. Plus, our outdoor spaces tend to be a center for social gatherings so keeping them in tip top shape is important. While we all love a large sprawling lawn of green grass, it takes a lot of water to maintain it. In fact, the EPA reports … [Read more...] about Planting a Xeriscape Garden to Reduce Water Use

Is your garden looking a bit tired? Or maybe it’s just outdated and has you at the end of your tether? You may not know it but small gardens, tiny terraces and petite patios can be transformed, but they may need a little more planning compared to a larger space.  Whether you’re looking to create a space to impress, want to squeeze in some garden furniture or just want to be surrounded by … [Read more...] about 14 Ways to Make the Most of a Small Garden Space

The garden can be a great space, but it is also one of the most underused features of the home. Most homeowners simply neglect their backyard during the harsh winter months and then use it as a space for relaxing when the weather permits during spring and summer. While there is nothing wrong with this and it is hard to beat relaxing in the garden on a hot summer’s day with a good book, there … [Read more...] about Making Your Own Multi-Functional Garden

Raised garden beds are a thing of beauty, and they come with lots of benefits as well! However, like everything else, you have to do them right for them to be both aesthetically pleasing, and for the flowers and vegetables to grow. In this guide, we will be walking you through how to DIY your own raised garden bed for flowers and vegetables; from preparing the wood to preparing the seed to plant. … [Read more...] about How To DIY Your Own Raised Garden Bed For Flowers And Vegetables

A birdhouse is a fun DIY project to tackle. It may seem easy but there is much more to consider than you might imagine. This infographic from Capital Garden Services takes you through the main steps to create the perfect birdhouse. The first thing you need to ensure is that it’s well constructed. Confirm that any wood you use is untreated – cedar, pine or cypress are great options. Galvanised … [Read more...] about Features of a Good Birdhouse – Give a Bird a Home

Adding timber decking to your garden can significantly enhance its appearance, but it’s not enough just to throw down a deck and leave it as is thereafter. It requires due care and attention throughout the year so that it doesn’t lose its visual appeal, nor is the timber’s quality compromised. Here’s a few tips and pointers on how to keep your decking looking its finest all year round. With the … [Read more...] about How to Maintain Timber Decking to Prolong its Life (plus Infographic)

There is nothing like a real fire. It brings out the primitive fascination in all of us. A garden that has comfortable seating and a good fire pit will be used in the evenings much more than one that hasn't. We are going to take a look here at how you can create your own stunning sunken seating area with a central fire pit. It is a simple project that most people can have a go at because it … [Read more...] about How to Build a Sunken Seating Area and Fire Pit in Your Garden

We all love our gardens and try to make them as welcoming as possible. There is nothing worse, however than sitting and relaxing only to find a nosy neighbour peering in and making unwanted conversation. Sunbathing too is a pastime that requires a degree of privacy. There is an old saying, ‘Good fences make good neighbours’. It is a fact that if you wish to stay friends with them, fence your … [Read more...] about A Step-By-Step Guide for Erecting a Fence to Create Privacy in Your Garden