Manually clearing your driveway or yard after a big snowstorm is a real pain. But a snow plow makes short work of it and saves you a lot of back-breaking effort. However, you may not … Read more
Growing your own vegetable garden can be one of the most rewarding long-term activities to do around the home. You can’t get anything fresher than backyard-to-table, and the tomatoes you grow are just so much … Read more
Bananas are a delicious snack for people as well as many animals. Many companion animals such as Dogs, Horses, Ducks, and Cows eat bananas. Whenever I snap open a banana I let my dog have … Read more
Potted hydrangeas are a very popular purchase in early spring, when their gorgeous pink, blue, or white blossoms add a welcome splash of colour indoors when things are still drab outside. Not only will they … Read more
Native to South Africa, geraniums (pelargoniums) are a sub-tropical species that will thrive in hot summer weather, but still put on a good show in cooler fall temperatures. While they are often grown as annual … Read more
Daffodils are one of the first flowers to bloom in spring, and they’re a familiar sight not only in formal garden beds, but also growing in wide swaths in the semi-wild. However, daffodils are also … Read more
Potted azaleas can be used both indoors and outside to add welcome bursts of colour in late winter and early spring. These woody perennials can live for many years when well cared for, making them … Read more
We all love our own space; what is better than enjoying the privacy of your home? Simply put, privacy is when you’re free of disturbance from someone else, and in this article, that someone else … Read more
Container planting is a great way to enhance your deck, patio, balcony or front porch, but inevitably, as the weather gets colder and the days grow shorter, your potted plants are going to start to … Read more
When someone asks me, “what animals eat oranges?” I often think first of domesticated animals. Maybe they are wondering if their rabbit can have a citrus snack. Maybe they have an interest in zoology? However, … Read more