Everyday Fun in Your Yard
You may think that you can hang a swing in any tree that looks good. While you may be able to tie a rope around many different branches on many different trees, not all trees are good for tree swings. To determine if a tree is the best for hanging a swing, you have to … Read moreBest trees for swings
Roses need nutrients to grow and flourish. Coffee grounds can be used to add some of those nutrients to your soil. Like all fertilizers, you have to be careful how you apply it to your roses’ soil. Roses do like coffee grounds when they are added correctly to the soil. In this article, I explore … Read moreDo roses like coffee grounds?
The last thing you want is for your precious roses to be eaten by animals. But can you blame squirrels for eating your roses. Do these cute little creatures eat your roses or is some other animal to blame. It turns out that squirrels do eat roses. Let’s explore why and what your can do … Read moreDo squirrels eat roses?
Tree swing straps make hanging swings easier. Hanging a swing before tree swing straps were invented required figuring out how to tie a rope properly around a tree or boring holes through a branch and inserting bolts with eye hooks. Tree swing straps, along with carabiners, give you the ability to quickly and easily hang … Read moreBest tree swing straps guide
I love seeing squirrel’s run along the fence or jump from limb to limb in my backyard. What baffled me was, it seemed like, at times, there were bunches of them. Then, at other times, I couldn’t find any. After some research I figured out that feeding squirrel’s a health food, regularly will keep them … Read moreFeeding Squirrels: What You Need to Know
Growing up, we always had a spot in our backyard that was muddy. I think my parents tried to fix it, but we would always tear it up again. If you have kids or pets that are constantly destroying the grass, leaving an area where water can pool and become muddy, then the only solution … Read moreHow to cover up mud in your backyard
Rabbits are cute and fun to see along a wood line or out in a field. But it can be almost dreadful when you see them in your rose garden. They will eat your roses and make a mess of the whole thing. In this article I will share with you ways that you can … Read moreA Guide to Protecting Roses from Rabbits
Raising any animal in your backyard can be both fun and a chore. Pigs are no exception. Pigs have specific requirements that other animals may not need. In this article, I will share with you what you need to know to raise a pig in your backyard. If you have raised other animals, some things … Read moreHow to raise a pig in your backyard
Who doesn’t love a well-furnished patio? Having outdoor seating and dining could easily make your outdoor space more functional. It allows you to entertain guests without being confined inside your house. Patio cushions especially add coziness and comfort to your outdoor space, but maintaining them can be tricky. Since these cushions are constantly exposed to … Read moreHow to clean patio cushions with mildew
No garden is complete without roses in it. These beautiful perennial flowering plants have over 300 species and thousands of cultivars making them one of the most stunning plants to have in your garden. But as beautiful as roses can be, they also suffer from problems like black spots that take away their beauty and … Read moreHow to get rid of black spots on rose leaves
