The Power Of Flowers Is Priceless From roses and tulips to orchid’s and pansies, flowers have a powerful way of brightening someone’s day. Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, a birthday or you just simply want to make someone smile, the beauty and fragrance concealed in a single flower can easily turn a bad […]
How I Budgeted My Travel Expenses For Work
TRAVEL BUDGETING IS CRITICAL FOR WORK EXPENSES Two words that come to mind when I think back on the summer that has just passed is adventure and travel expenses. Not everyone has to worry about travel expenses when travelling for work but if you are on a budget this is critical to staying on top […]
How to grow your own fruit at home
HOME-GROWN FRUIT U-PICK Many people enjoy going to the market to buy local produce but what’s even better is growing your own fruit trees and vegetables at home if you have the space to do so. Although you can easily buy fruit trees at your local garden centre, understanding how to properly plant and […]
Why you should enjoy local produce or pay the price
KEEPING IT CLOSE TO HOME If you open any refrigerator most people have some form of fresh produce readily available to prepare daily meals. Why? That’s easy because it’s part of a healthy diet. Have you been thinking about growing your own vegetable garden? If so, now may be a good time to start, […]
How To Create Beautiful Flower Beds For Your Property
Flower Beds Add Beautiful Curb Appeal To Any Property Flower beds are often used as beautiful focal points on the front lawns of many homes. People associate gardening with a lot of work and while flower beds will always require some maintenance, planning ahead can help to limit just how much. Now that spring […]
How to build a rock garden with weed prevention
BUILD A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN WITH ROCKS AND MULCH Weed control methods for your rock garden are fairly easy provided you build it with an action plan. A few years ago I travelled to England and my first comment when we arrived at our destination was where is all of the grass? Not one single house […]
Why just mowing the lawn is one step in property maintenance
TAKE CARE OF WHAT YOU OWN What makes green grass you ask? I can tell you there is more to a beautiful property than just mowing the lawn. It’s a bit of love and a bit of preventative maintenance that will bring out the greener grass that you crave all summer long. Last week’s […]
How to keep weeds and other pests off your lawn
WEED FREE CAN SAVE MONEY A well fed and well watered thick lawn will crowd out weeds and be less susceptible to damage from pests and disease. Our bodies require fuel and adequate nutrition to function properly and fight off infection well so do our plants. In the first part of a two-week series […]
How to keep the grass green on your side of the fence
GO GREEN THIS SUMMER A lawn full of beautiful green grass that is free of weeds is something that many people strive for, while others are just happy to see green, even if it is a combination of weeds and grass. To the left is a backyard photo of a lawn that I’ve maintained […]
Spring cleanup tips to keep your property looking pristine
LET THE SUN SHINE THROUGH SPRING HAS SPRUNG Today is the first day of Spring and I’m so excited for another season of the beautiful Canadian outdoors. While it may not feel like spring in many places that are still covered in snow, the snow is going to soon start to disappear. The bright, yellow […]
How to start your spring garden using odd containers
TIME TO GET YOUR SPRING GARDEN READY Now that spring is around the corner it’s time to get your green thumb ready to start your summer garden. Growing your own garden is rewarding because it can save you a good chunk of money in your grocery budget. Another bonus is that you get to sit […]
Is the humane society the only place to adopt a pet?
TAKE ME HOME PLEASE Not everyone thinks about the various places you can adopt a pet including the most obvious, the humane society. Having a family pet is something that is common in many homes around the world. Having a family pet can add some stress to our budgets as well as having enough […]