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Welcome to the Tiny Cottage (the Empty Home Tour!)

This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure Policy here It is finished (well, the main construction is finished, but more will still be worked on outside). My parents are now living in the Tiny Cottage (SO EXCITING!), but before…

Oh, Rats! Solve Compost Bin Pest Problems With a Compost Tumbler

In my urban garden, I had rats, flies, and wasps feasting like crazy from my open compost bin, which made them permanent residents in the garden too. As you can imagine, I did not want to share my space with these guests!…

Lifestyle by Home & Garden Overload August 2, 2023

What Are They? And the Best Ones to Buy

The first time we spotted an olla (pronounced oh-ya) watering vessel, we were immediately intrigued. An ancient method of irrigation, watering via an olla involves burying an unglazed clay vessel (the olla) in the earth in your garden and filling it with…

Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload August 2, 2023

Turn Thrifted Finds into Upcycled Clothing Using Plants

The key is making the natural dye from the flowers last. To do this, prep the fabric by dissolving 3 tbsp of alum per litre in hot water. Add the fabric and let it sit until the water is fully dry. Afterward,…

Container Gardens Green Thumb Herb Garden Landscape Inspiration Outdoor Living by Home & Garden Overload July 29, 2023

Edible Wildflowers: Grow it! Eat it!

Wildflowers not only brighten our day, but many of them can be eaten and enjoyed in teas, salads, or even on their own. Whether you want to grow some wildflowers you can eat in your garden or have spotted some on a…

Ideas by Home & Garden Overload July 15, 2023

Must-Try Container Fruit Trees for Your Patio Garden

Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and even container fruit trees can sweeten up a small space. With these pretty plants and stylish containers, you can have a patio fruit garden that’s not only yummy, but decorative too. If you think of garden-grown fruit…

Advice Landscape Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload July 11, 2023

How to Use Plants to Soften the Look of Paving

You’ve planned your paths and laid your paving, but have you considered the plants that will grow around them, forming mounds or flopping artfully over the edges? Almost any path looks better lined with plants that bring in a more naturalistic feeling.…

Ideas Inspiration Outdoor Living by Home & Garden Overload July 10, 2023

Bangin’ Backyard Ideas To Elevate Your Outdoor Space

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Ideas Pest Control by Home & Garden Overload July 6, 2023

How to Keep Squirrels Out of The Garden Naturally

Are the backyard neighbours driving you squirrely? Squirrels are pretty good at taking things that aren’t theirs, whether that is your prized strawberries or the bird seed for the songbirds. Here are some tips for how you can keep squirrels out of…

Inspiration Lifestyle by Home & Garden Overload July 5, 2023

Discover Your Next Dream Project with These Outdoor Rooms

Photography by Kelsey Glading, Styling and designs by Sarah Hayes Text by Bethany Adams Whether it’s sunny spring mornings paired with coffee or golden autumn evenings with friends, there’s something about…

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