Worm farms are a simple way of recycling fruit and vegetable scraps into highly fertilised soil (castings) for your garden. As your farm grows your garden will blossom from the enriched fertiliser and you will have a good source of bait for when you go fishing, once the gardening is done! You Will Need Drill and bits …
The patio or deck planter box is an attractive decor item that can be used indoors or outdoors.
Retaining walls can make a spectacular improvement to the outside appearance of your home, adding interest and individuality. Treated pine logs let you create landscaping with flair and originality, while retaining the strength and practicality that is an essential requirement of an outdoor building material. Preparation and Planning Landscaping your garden by building a log …
Are aphids wrecking your houseplants or your garden? Learn how to destroy them effectively with simple household products.
There is nothing quite like brick or clay pavers for creating an ideal environment for your home and garden.
Gorse is a stubborn weed that affects pasture across New Zealand. Learn how to eradicate this pest and free up you valuable land.
During the heat and droughts of summer, lawns are stressed by the dry conditions, water loss, insect attack and other causes. Winter brings a different set of stresses; low light, low root oxygen in damp areas, fungal disease, competitive growth of weeds, moss, liverworts, lichen and algae.
Winter is on its way and with it comes wetter colder weather. One of the ways you protect your home from the ravages of winter is to waterproof it.
Moisture encourages the growth of algae, moss and mould on the surface of outdoor pots and when the water freezes in frosty weather it expands and causes cracks, chips and damage to the material.
For the more intrepid among us a chainsaw is one of the most laboursaving devices in the garden shed. Learn how to use it safely with this quick guide.