There is no doubt that having a garden in a house can greatly enhance its beauty and of course its market value. Yes, even in this times where most people would want to maximize house space for functionality, a house with a garden would still sell more as compared to one without it. In fact, …
When you think about your lawn, what do you consider to be the most essential part? If you answered the grass, that’s an understandable answer, but it’s not quite right. Grass is the successful final product of a lively and healthy lawn, but it’s actually the soil beneath it that matters more than anything. When …
It is hard to deny that summer is here and the heat is soaring down. This is especially true if you are located in the south. You have probably already felt some of the nasty effects of the hot summer sun. In addition to this, the humidity and the heat aren’t going to be letting …
Whilst gardening is typically seen as quite an environmentally-friendly activity, the reality is that even we gardeners produce our fair share of waste. In the past much of this was either burned on a bonfire or was piled into garbage bags for landfill. These days, however, whether we’re getting rid of grass clippings or felled …
Houses, restaurants and offices, no matter how durable and of high quality, the materials were used to build them, would eventually come to the point of wear and tear, looking old and gloomy, and eventually, require renovations like repainting and new interior designs to get a new look. Well, gardens deserve the same pampering. If …
If you have your own garden, you may already know how disruptive the presence of weeds is. Not only does it suck in the nutrients that are supposed to be for your plants in the backyard, it may also lead to the death of the plants. These are seven things that you should remember if …
It is no big secret that landscaping can make all the difference in the world to your home. Not only does it increase the curb appeal, but it actually increases the property value as well. Sure, it can be hard to do much in the wintertime, but now that summer is here, you are all …
We all take pride in our lawns. We want to make it a beautiful and functional space that provides enjoyment and encourages the whole family to spend time together outdoors. Of course, none of this is possible without a healthy lawn. Lawn care is a very complicated process. It begins with good choices about the …
We put a lot of effort into saving energy in our homes – whether it’s choosing energy efficient light bulbs, keeping your house well-insulated or switching off appliances – but how much thought do we put into saving energy in the garden? A new infographic designed by Mainland Aggregates suggests 5 simple gardening hacks that …
Your backyard is a place for summer. It’s also the chance to increase the value of your home and feel house proud. Believe it or not, you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars to get that perfect backyard. There are four extremely simple ways that can help you transform your backyard into a thing …
