Adding a bird bath is one of the best ways to increase the number of songbirds and wildlife in your garden. When set on the ground, birds use it for drinking, bathing, and cooling down. Here’s how to make your own DIY…
Text by Holly Seng
Bring enchanting cottage charm to your outdoor oasis with the help of these essential elements.
Sit & Stay Awhile
Overflowing with splendid sights and fragrant floral notes, the beauty a garden brings is meant to be enjoyed. Take pleasure in…
You won’t find these at the grocery store! These rare vegetables and fruits are hard to come by unless you grow them yourself. Out of the thousands of options of edibles out there, here are a handful of my favourites.
Radish pods
When…
Forget a perfectly stacked log cabin and helplessly blowing on your tiny flame. Spend time enjoying your summer nights, not getting frustrated trying to start a fire. These camping fire starters are one of the easiest ways to start a fire, whether…
Raised beds have taken the gardening world by storm, and just about every vegetable gardener claims at least one raised bed in their design. But are raised beds better for gardening? People feel passionate about gardening in raised beds vs in ground…
| Published on Mar 27, 2024
Enhancing your home’s exterior is more than just adding curb appeal; these are investments that can increase your home’s aesthetic and monetary value. Making your home’s exterior look more expensive requires strategic planning and budgeting to create…
You don’t have to be a handyman to make this swing gate design. After being quoted an obscene amount for my own driveway swing gate, I took matters into my own hands. Here’s how I made my own wood swing gate using…
Photography by Jacqueline Marque and Sara Essex Bradley, Interior designs by Susan Currie
Text by Katie Ellis
Located in Uptown New Orleans, near Audubon Park, this charming Craftsman-style cottage is layered with rich color, pattern, and texture, all of which is influenced by homeowner…
Have water, will thrive. We must do our part in limiting our water usage when it comes to our backyard plantings. Try these seven ways to reduce water usage through a diverse effort of water catchment systems and clever planting.
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Adding compost to your soil is one of the best things you can do for your garden. So, no wonder you want to produce as much of it as possible! When it comes to urban composting, you want to think beyond the…