Gardening is a wonderful hobby that can be both relaxing and rewarding. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a beginner, the process of selecting the right plants for your garden can be overwhelming. There are so many options to choose from, and selecting the right plants can make all the difference in the success…
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Which plants are great for attracting butterflies?
Butterflies are a symbol of beauty, grace, and transformation. They are not only fascinating to watch but also play an important role in pollinating plants. Creating a butterfly garden is a great way to help support these delicate creatures and attract them to your yard. With the right plants, you can create a beautiful and…
How to cut down a small to medium sized tree in your garden
I just finished a nice job cutting down 2 small to medium sized trees, one in the customer’s garden and the other just on the inside of the fence line in the neighbouring garden. It was actually the tree in the neighbouring garden that was originally needed to be cut down since they needed it…
How many lawns can a gardener mow in a day?
I was on a job recently where I was laying a new patio when I met the customer’s new gardener. He was young, maybe in his early 20s and had just started his own gardening business. It was a funny conversation as I use to provide my garden maintenance services for this same customer, at…
How to get rid of your garden waste for free
I wrote an article explaining how gardeners get rid of their waste but what about the rest of us cutting our own grass and trimming our own hedges? How do we get rid of garden waste? Well I’m going to show 4 ways not only showing how you can get rid of your garden waste…
25 must have tools that every gardener needs
Whether your looking to maintain your very own garden or are looking to start your very own gardening business, below is a full list of tools that every gardener needs. From cutting your grass and hedges to pulling weeds and planting, you will find everything you need right here! To make things easier, I have…
When is the best time of year to cut my hedge?
Here is a nice easy article on which time of year is best to cut your hedge, and for deciduous hedges it’s in late Winter. This is because deciduous hedges lay dormant in the Winter meaning that they loose their foliage in Autumn, sit bare with no leaves through Winter and start growing again when…
How to build a natural flowerbed from scratch
I’ve written an article on how to build a raised flower bed by way of sleepers, but there are many of us that want a more natural feel to our gardens and want to use nothing more than top soil and compost. Well the good news is, you can still create a raised flowerbed (to…
How to tackle an overgrown garden
I’ve tackled so many overgrown gardens that have been left for years from derelict homes to the elderly that have lost their mobility and want nothing more than to see their once pride and joy garden again. The truth is, I absolutely love taking on these jobs. All you need is the right tools and…
How to grow & maintain a vegetable garden during dry conditions
Drought is the worst nightmare for gardeners as it drastically affects the crop yield. The water resources are diminishing quickly, and those of us relying on our own vegetable crops are left asking ourselves ‘how long will we be able to feed our families with fresh and nutritious vegetables?’ It is always tough to maintain…