The Best Way To Store Your Chainsaw Over Winter

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Once you get a chainsaw for your garden you will wonder how you ever coped without it, but there will be times when it needs to be stored — over winter, for example. Make sure you store it correctly, and it will still be in full working order when you bring it out for spring. Empty the tank The first thing to remember is never to store your chainsaw with fuel in the tank.

11 April 2023

3 Advantage of Buying and Planting Bare-Root Fruit Trees

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One way to get excellent value for your money is by investing in bare-root trees. While buying and planting non-potted trees can seem strange, this approach boasts tremendous success. Most bare-root trees, especially fruit trees, usually grow for several years before they're ready for the market. Thus, you will be purchasing already developed trees that will have no problem flourishing fast once replanted. The advantages of planting bare-root fruit trees are many, but this post will focus on three primary benefits.

13 January 2022

3 Crucial Factors to Consider Before Ordering Bulk or Bagged Mulch Delivery

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Most homeowners today prefer a hands-on approach when regarding home activities, including landscaping and gardening. According to DIY-ers, a hands-on approach is satisfying psychologically and physically as well as cost-effective. However, some aspects of landscaping are best left to professionals, and mulch delivery is one. Rather than collect mulch yourself, engage suppliers to deliver the right amount as and when you need it. Notably, you can choose between bulk and bagged mulch delivery services.

19 February 2021

3 Tips For Buying The Best Riding Lawn Mower For Residential Use

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Choosing a lawnmower for maintaining your yard in never an easy task, especially with the many makes and models available on the market. When you want to buy a ride-on lawn mower, you need to consider several factors, including versatility, size, type of transmission and ease of maintenance, among others. Here are some tips for buying the best riding lawn mower for residential use. Steering Configuration  The main steering configurations for riding lawn mowers include zero-turn radius, four-wheel and two-wheel steering.

11 August 2020

Mulch Types That Make Your Garden a Field of Dreams

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Whether you want to create decorative garden beds or a vegetable garden, it should be healthy and appealing. Though you may use various ways to do it, applying mulch is the most appropriate one. With the right mulch, your vegetable or decorative garden will easily resist drought and have fewer weeds. Inorganic and organic mulch are the two main types of mulch in most bagged mulch sites today. Assess your garden soil first before you buy a particular type of mulch to ensure it's suitable for it.

17 July 2019

City Living: 4 Benefits of Growing a Vertical Garden

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If you live in a small house in a large city, your access to outdoor space may be limited. Many city dwellers dream of growing plants and enjoying a garden. However, this dream can seem impossible in the confines of an urban environment. Thankfully, vertical gardening provides a fantastic solution. Read on to find out about some of the benefits which vertical gardening can bring to your city home. Make the most of your limited space

14 January 2019

3 Ways To Ensure That Your Wood Burning Heater Is A Sustainable Way To Heat Your Home

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Wood burning heaters have been used in Australia for many decades to provide warmth to homes during the colder months. They're still a popular choice, particularly with the ever increasing costs involved with using heaters powered by electricity. If you have concerns about how environmentally friendly burning wood for warmth is, then rest assured. With the correct use, the CSIRO announced that wood burning heaters are the most sustainable way to heat your home.

3 August 2017

No Garden? No Problem! Your Essential Guide to Growing Indoors

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Apartment-dwellers now make up more than a quarter of the Australian population. However, that doesn't mean that Australians have given up on gardening. Hydroponic growing methods make it possible to enjoy raising plants indoors, even when you have very little space. Here are a few tips to help you get started. 1. Choose What You Want to Grow Some plants thrive in a small hydroponic system, whereas others like to spread their roots and crowd out their neighbours.

22 April 2016