Easy Ways to Make Leaf Mold
When the leaves start to fall from the trees it’s easy to see raking them up as a chore – but rather than treating them as trash, it’s time to turn them into a free resource for your garden.
Tips for Raking Leaves
Raking leaves can appear to be an arduous task, but there are several methods that can be used to ease one’s efforts. I often watch my neighbors raking their leaves; first they bring out their leaf rakes, accompanied by a healthy supply of black plastic bags, then they start scraping away until their lawn is covered in large mole hills of fall residue.
The Art of Growing a Bonsai Tree
For anyone who wants to know about growing a bonsia or who already has one,everything you need to know about growing one is here in this easy to follow guide, from different trees to choose from, to growing, to care and pruning you will find it here without having to buy some costly book to tell you the same things I am revealing for free about the bonsai.
Essential Fall Gardening: October Tasks
A list of the tasks that have to be undertaken in the garden in October ranging from plants to lawncare and greenhouse maintenance. All images are by author.
Things for Kids to Do in The Fall
School has started, the weather is soon to be cooler and the leaves will be falling. Weekends and evenings are once again ‘family’ time, time to spend with your kids in constructive play, taking advantage of the ever shortening daylight hours. Will you spend your time in front of the TV or will make some memories that your kids can pass on to the grandkids? Here are some ideas to make play time educational and fun.
When to Revamp Your Spice Rack Ingredients
Do you still have the same spice rack (and spices) that you received as a wedding gift 15 years ago? How do you know if old spices are dangerous to use? When do spices they spoil and how?
Seven Uniquely Economical Uses for Bananas
If you love the fruit, you’ll be even more pleased with all the many unique things you can do with it.
Fresh Lilacs for the Kitchen
That beautiful Lilac bush is in full flower outside; why not do yourself AND the plant a favour and bring in some fresh cut blossoms. But lilacs will droop and wilt quickly, unless they are properly pruned! Here’s how!
