Fabric grow bags make it possible to grow crisp carrots, colourful beetroot, radishes, turnips and potatoes when garden space is limited. They are especially…
A poolside bench can do several jobs at once: provide a place to sit, hide bulky outdoor cushions and towels, and give the entertaining area a more finished…
A steep garden bank can be difficult to mow, water and weed, yet leaving it bare invites erosion every time heavy rain hits. Evergreen ground covers offer a…
A bee hotel is a simple garden project that turns clean, discarded materials into nesting space for solitary bees. Unlike honeybees, most native bees do not…
A garden archway can turn an ordinary path, patio entrance, or side passage into a defined outdoor room. Covered with flowers or leafy climbers, it adds…
Powdery mildew is one of the most recognizable diseases in a summer vegetable garden. A pale, flour-like coating appears on cucumber, zucchini, pumpkin, melon,…
A modular deck made from interlocking tiles can turn a plain patio, balcony, rooftop, or compact garden corner into a useful outdoor living area without the…
A chain link fence can define a property, contain pets, and provide useful security, but its open metal pattern is not always attractive. Climbing plants…
A single planting of spring bulbs can create several waves of color instead of one brief display. By placing bulbs at different depths, you can combine early…
A garden hose is useful in every growing season, but it can quickly become one of the messiest objects near a porch, patio, or garage. Coiled across the…