Adding a vibrant lick of paint is not just for the indoors anymore. In fact, outdoor paints provide much need protection to structures like sheds and fences which have to bare the elements. Cheaper outdoor paints tend to peel, crack, and flake with age. That’s why modern shed paints come …

When people think of bees, they tend to think about them negatively. While these creatures may sting us, it is important to know that they do it for defensive purposes. In fact, bees aren’t as dangerous as you think. Indeed, they can benefit your garden by promoting pollination. So how …

If you have not had the enjoyment of eating a truffle, it is impossible to know its flavour since this type of mushroom tastes like nothing else. Many people often consider it as a speciality with an exotic, earthy, and heady scent. Once you have tried truffles, you won’t ever …

If you’re always working outdoors, you’re definitely no stranger to carting heavy loads. Whether it’s moving compost to your garden or transporting bags of cement to a construction site, there’s no shortage of tasks that require hauling. Trugs, buckets and other containers may be fine for carrying smaller loads, but …

Coming in only second to weeds, moss is arguably the most difficult thing to clear from lawns. Take a quick look at your lawn. If you see any coarse green or yellowing tufts in between the grass, you’ve got moss. Left unattended, moss will spread spores everywhere and overtake your …

Bare or dead patches on the lawn could be a nuisance and often let your garden down. Fortunately, it is not difficult to learn how to repair lawn. From compaction to shade, there are a few techniques that you can try to restore the beauty in your landscape. Indeed, lawn …

Known as the Windsor beans or fava, broad beans are a great plant to grow for beginning gardeners. This type of legume is very easy to plant, take care, and harvest. Also, they are delicious and rich in fibre, protein, and other essential vitamins. Keep reading this guide to learn …

Also known as Polygonum cuspidatum or Fallopia japonica, Japanese knotweed is one of the most invasive plants in the UK. It can grow to more than 2 meters in height, and the roots could reach up to 4 meters in depth, making it extremely challenging to remove. Even worse, this …

Having trouble starting up your plants from seeds? Well, don’t let anyone fool you into buying a truck full of seedlings when you could have easily achieved more with a small bag of beans. More often than not, greenhorn gardeners and homeowners are outright scared of using seeds to grow …

Vodka is known as a neutral spirit which can be produced from fermented fruits, sugars, grains, and potatoes. It is often not aged and has no distinct or discernible smells or flavour. These features make it one of the most common options for mixed drinks and cocktails. If you are …