Can you identify? After a weekend of gardening and/or canning, do your hands look like a car mechanic’s hands? Peeling beets and plums, shelling walnuts or digging in the garden will surely give you garden hands (also known as farmer hands or canning hands), full of scratches, cuts and deep stains on your skin. Before …
If you’re looking for some great self watering planters, you will be happy to know there are so many different ones to choose from. You can select from a wide variety of styles, colors, designs and types. This means there is truly a self-watering planter for every gardener. Let’s take a look at some information …
Are you looking for some fresh front yard landscaping ideas? If you’re tired of keeping your manicured lawn in top shape, you’ll love these simple ways to landscape the front of your home. I gathered 35 ways to increase your home’s curb appeal that are easy to implement, and just beautiful! There are many ways …
“Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” — Jim Bishop Ah, fall! It’s the season of harvest, raking leaves, and… PUMPKINS! It’s an undeniable fact that pumpkins and fall go hand in hand. From warm pumpkin spiced lattes and gooey pumpkin pies to the carved jack-o-lanterns hanging on your patios. …
Whether you’re into rainwater harvesting or not, downspouts prove to be an excellent way to prevent rainwater from damaging your roof. However, downspouts aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing things in the world. That’s why many homeowners are replacing them with rain chains. Practical, elegant, and soothing, these alternative downspouts are a worthy investment. They keep …
Are you shopping for outdoor garden sculptures? Adding a few statues to your backyard can give it an artistic look. You combine man-made art and natural beauty. Add some garden stepping stones to your statuary for a custom-built pathway for viewing. You no doubt love the beauty mother nature gives your garden. It only makes …
Autumn has arrived with its lovely crisp days, cool nights and gorgeous fall foliage. Many people celebrate the autumn season by decorating their front porch. Pumpkins, cornstalks, pilgrims, witches, goblins and other traditional autumn decor start making their appearance, welcoming guests into the home and delighting those who pass by. I love a simple display …
Every gardener needs a good garden hose. Having a good working watering hose is important to me, so it’s one of the most essential gardening tools in my arsenal. I can’t imagine watering every nook and cranny of my garden with a simple watering can. So today I will show you the best garden hose …
What are grow bags? Do you really need them? These are the first few thoughts that popped into my head when I started reading about grow bags. They seemed like this fresh new buzzword for people like me and you with green thumbs. However, the more I learned about them, the more certain I became …
Amish porch swings are beautifully handcrafted pieces of furniture that are built to last a lifetime. And with so many styles to choose from, it;s easy to choose the perfect one for your porch. If you are lucky enough to live near an Amish community, I would suggest commissioning one directly from an Amish builder. …