With the cost of living rising through the roof, now is the time to save your family money and increase their health at the same time by growing vegetables in your backyard.
I shouldn't need to tell you that it's a good idea to choose your family favorites when planting vegetables to grow, but you'd be surprised to find that a lot of people will plant what is easiest to grow without thinking about if they will be eaten later.
Plan your beds for early, middle of the season and late
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08/18/2011
Top Vegetable Gardening Tips
With the cost of living rising through the roof, now is the time to save your family money and increase their health at the same time by growing vegetables in your backyard.
I shouldn't need to tell you that it's a good idea to choose your family favourites when planting vegetables to grow, but you'd be surprised to find that a lot of people will plant what is easiest to grow without thinking about if they will be eaten later.
Plan your beds for early, middle of the season and late
08/15/2011
Which Lawn Mower Should You Buy?
Not long ago a good friend of mine was talking about having to buy a new lawn mower. He'd recently moved from his old home on nearly two and a half acres to a suburban block of about a 1/4 acre and was wondering what lawn mower would suit him best. He knew I had some experience with his situation and asked my opinion.
I knew his teenage sons were both into environmental issues, so recommended he get an electric rotary mower. Probably the best one for him to buy was the Black & Decker
Which Lawn Mower Should You Buy?
Not long ago a good friend of mine was talking about having to buy a new lawn mower. He'd recently moved from his old home on nearly two and a half acres to a suburban block of about a 1/4 acre and was wondering what lawn mower would suit him best. He knew I had some experience with his situation and asked my opinion.
I knew his teenage sons were both into environmental issues, so recommended he get an electric rotary mower. Probably the best one for him to buy was the Black & Decker
08/14/2011
Which Lawn Mower Should You Buy?
Not long ago a good friend of mine was talking about having to buy a new lawn mower. He'd recently moved from his old home on nearly two and a half acres to a suburban block of about a 1/4 acre and was wondering what lawn mower would suit him best. He knew I had some experience with his situation and asked my opinion.
I knew his teenage sons were both into environmental issues, so recommended he get an electric rotary mower. Probably the best one for him to buy was the Black & Decker
08/03/2011
Black & Decker MM1800 Review
Black & Decker have built an enviable reputation in recent years for their electric lawn mower range and one of models available is the MM1800.
The MM1800 is one of their mid-range corded electric mowers and is a great choice for your small to medium lawn up to 1/4 acre as long as you use it according to the instructions and don't expect it to charge through long, thick wet grass.
The limitations of the MM1800 are the same as any corded electric lawn mower, that being the cord itself.
07/22/2011
Black & Decker MM1800 Review
Black & Decker have built an enviable reputation in recent years for their electric lawn mower range and one of models available is the MM1800.
The MM1800 is one of their mid-range corded electric mowers and is a great choice for your small to medium lawn up to 1/4 acre as long as you use it according to the instructions and don't expect it to charge through long, thick wet grass.
The limitations of the MM1800 are the same as any corded electric lawn mower, that being the cord itself.
Lawn Care and Preparation
There is nothing quite like a good conditioned, well maintained lawn to set off your garden.
It's the finishing touch, just like a frame around a painting.
Preparation when the lawn is first laid can make maintenance a whole lot easier and the finished result will look better too.
Simple things like making sure the ground is even will make mowing and walking on it easier.
Irrigation and drainage are also of vital importance and will extend the time during the year when you will
07/19/2011
Choosing the Best Plants for your Garden
Many times we buy plants on impulse then find there is nowhere in the garden that really suits them. Before buying plants carefully examine your garden to see how much sun and shade it gets, whether the soil is well drained or waterlogged and whether your aspect is sheltered or windswept. You'll then be equipped to go and buy the best plants for your situation; shade-loving plants for the sheltered areas, sun-lovers for the warm spots, drought-resistant plants for the parched areas which may be
