As the cold weather approaches, the mind turns to getting some much-needed firewood. When shopping for it, you might have seen ads from places selling ricks of firewood, but if you don’t how much that is, it’s not very helpful. I can help though… How much wood is in a rick of firewood? There should be…
What Colour Fence Paint Makes Your Garden Look Bigger?
Colour can really make or break how big your garden looks. With the right choice of colour fence paint, you might be able to make your garden space look bigger and longer. But if you get it wrong, the reverse can apply, with your garden ending up looking smaller than it really is. What colour paint…
Why Are There Empty Snail Shells in my Backyard Garden?
Last summer I could not get over how many empty snail shells there were in my backyard. There were upwards of twenty empty shells in a corner of the garden. I could not figure out where they all came from… until I did my own research. If you keep finding empty snail shells in your garden, here’s what I found out…
How to Disguise Drain Covers in a Garden or Backyard
It’s all well and good having a beautiful looking lawn or new patio, but if there’s an ugly drain cover in the middle of it, the look is nowhere near as good. With that in mind, here’s a selection of tips on how you can successfully cover a drain your garden with something a bit…
Toad or Frog in Garden, But No Pond? Here’s Why (Good or Bad)
Have you found a random toad or frog in your garden or backyard, but are puzzled as to how it got if you have no pond or water source? Well wonder no more, as today I am going to explain just why you have a toad in your garden but no pond. I will also…
Why Are There Seashells in My Backyard or Garden?
Last summer I started an ambitious garden project. When I started turning over soil and cutting back grass, I started to find what looked like seashells in my backyard. It confused me, as we live 5 miles away from the coast, so why were there shells in my garden? It didn’t take long for me…
