If you need a fast-growing plant or hedge for privacy and screening purposes, then look no further. Below I’ve put together a list of options for you, each one explaining what time of year it’s best at, how fast it will grow, and how much privacy you can expect to get. What is the fastest-growing…
Oyster Shells in Your Garden: Handy Fertilizer Guide
Oyster shells are an old-school garden favourite. If you’ve not used oyster shells in your garden before, then your yard is missing out. They can be so good for your plants. If you want to know how to use oyster shells as fertilizer, the benefits, and more please read on. Are oyster shells good for…
Rick vs Cord of Wood: The Key Differences
As you prepare for the winter thoughts will soon turn to fuel, and that could mean needing to buy some firewood. However, if you are new to firewood heating you might be confused by the various terminology in use. For example, do you buy a rick or a cord firewood, and what’s the difference between…
How to Stop Squirrels Digging Holes in My Lawn & Grass
Our house backs onto some woods which are home to a family of squirrels. Whilst I love seeing them run along the fence and playing, what I can’t stand is when the squirrels dig in my garden. Once our cat passed away the situation got worse as they no longer had any fear so would…
How to Clean Out a Fire Pit with Lava Rocks (6 Simple Steps)
Last summer we bought ourselves a new outdoor table set with a built-in fire pit. We certainly got our money’s worth over the summer, but then I had to clean it. I quickly developed a method for cleaning out a fire pit with lava rocks and I’d like to share with you today. I feel…
How to Disguise a Wheelie Bin (7 Best Hide Tactics)
You take all that time making your front garden look great, then it gets ruined by those unsightly wheelie bins. They just look ugly outside the front of your house. I feel your pain, I’ve been there and recently used a trellis to disguise my wheelie bin, here are all the options I explored before…
