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 […]
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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 […]
Should You Be Decorating And Renovating When You Rent?
WATCH WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES WHEN YOU RENT FROM A LANDLORD Decorating a living space can make an area of your home a more inviting place to enjoy when you rent for your family and guests. We’ve all heard the saying, “The rich get richer” and that may be true especially when we give money […]
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 […]
Prepare your budget for the renovation money monster
SAVE UP FOR HOME RENOVATIONS Things always get in the way whenever you’re planning to do renovations especially when you’re doing all the work yourself. Time is the biggest factor quickly followed by money. If you are planning on selling your home you know it’s very important to do your research to find […]
How to purchase the right home appliance the first time
OWNING A HOME COMES WITH A PRICE TAG Major appliances are a costly home purchase so when they go on the blitz it’s important to make sure you have emergency savings in the budget or potentially be left without until you can afford new or second-hand. My family has been shopping in the appliance […]
An organized kitchen: My time, my money, my happiness
By: Katrina A Kitchen Is A Time And Money Saving Tool Having an organized kitchen is a great way to spark enthusiasm to cook in the kitchen but also to create meals that you might not have done if your kitchen was upside down, like mine used to be. In my last post ‘Happiness is […]
Organic: How to grow your own pot potatoes
Potatoes In A Nutshell And A Recycling Bin! It’s easy to grow your own pot potatoes and you don’t have to use a traditional barrel, pot or pail you can do what I did. Pot growing potatoes is a great way to still have home-grown organic potatoes even if you are short on space to […]
Simple Tips For Growing Your Fall Garden
Don’t Fall Behind With Your Fall Garden Planting Schedule As the summer progresses and our gardens flourish, it’s time to starting planning what to plant if you would like a Fall garden. Many plants such as lettuce, carrots, and onions can be grown in a spring garden but truly thrive as cool weather crops, particularly […]