If you want to live the good life and grow your own fruit and vegetables it’s a good idea to get to grips with companion planting. Companion planting can make the most of small spaces and vastly improve the outcome of your crop yields. It works well because some plants deep roots improve the soil structure and bring nutrients to the surface of the soil for those plants which are spread out and are shallow rooted.… View Post
Autumn is fast approaching and the weather is starting to cool down. Don’t pack up your patio furniture and leave the backyard untouched until Spring, because your patio is the perfect place to throw a party. There are lots of opportunities this autumn to entertain friends and family outside: you can invite guests over for cocktails or a barbecue—if you have a big group of kids to keep busy, you can set up tables outside and do some pumpkin carving. Before you make any plans, you should make sure that your patio is ready for entertaining. Here are the three best ways to get your outdoor space back in shape.… View Post
If you want a magical little place where you or your little ones can enter into a world of make believe, you’ve got to get a wooden playhouse. A wooden playhouse is an amazing way to bring amazement into your world and that of your children. Whilst there are many different designs to choose from, it is what you choose to do with it that is the important thing. Whether you want a calming space for them to relax in, somewhere that will allow them to be creative or a space that lets their imagination run wild. Take a look at these ideas on how to style a wooden playhouse… View Post
If you are looking to transform your outdoor space and create an inviting space for your kids, there are so many ways you can make the garden fun for the children. Now some children don’t need any encouragement to get out into the garden (in fact, getting them back in again is usually the issue). However, with the pull of computers, tablets and films sometimes you need to persuade them to get outdoors. Take a look at these ideas on how to make the garden fun for the children…… View Post
It’s such silly things to remember from my childhood, however, something I have always wanted to give my children is a wooden playhouse. One that would be played in throughout their childhood and one that they would recall when they are older. After years of not having a garden to house a playhouse, last year we moved home and finally have a garden to call our own. Whilst a trampoline was one of the first things we added for them, I still longed for a playhouse for them to enjoy.… View Post
Summer is here and as a family, we are spending more and more time outdoors. With our garden slowly taking shape the kids are loving playing on the trampoline and in the playhouse. Or in… View Post
In our previous home, we had a small back yard. We tried to make the best of it by completely decking it to hide the array of uneven concrete areas. Along with rendering the garden… View Post
When I was a little girl I would visit my grandparents in the summer holidays. My granny had the most amazing garden to the front of her house. With beautiful flower beds, rose bush archway and a lawn that I could only ever dream of achieving. In front of the window was a wooden garden bench which she would sit on whilst the grandchildren played. I think this was partly to keep an eye on us, but mostly so we didn’t destroy her beautiful garden.… View Post
There is something special about receiving a bunch of flowers. Whether it is a few daisies collected from the lawn and given to you by your child. A bouquet of flowers for your birthday or anniversary. Or even that reduced bunch that you found smiling at you in the supermarket as you hastily gathered last minute milk and bread supplies.… View Post
It’s summer and with summer come great ideas for home improvements. One of the best ideas for the summer is fixing up your patio, deck or veranda into a little piece of paradise where you can relax and not think about work problems.
Even though people believe it is very expensive, with some careful planning and budgeting, you can do it done fairly cheaply and still be happy with the results.… View Post
One of the things that all of the children seem to love is helping Mr. Boo when he completes the gardening chores. From collecting the weeds he has pulled up, holding the garden bin as he empties the grass cuttings etc. Whilst there are a number of chores they can assist with, mowing the lawn isn’t. This doesn’t mean that they don’t want to get involved, so when we were offered the Husqvarna Toy Walk Lawn Mower to review, I knew they would be delighted.… View Post
The classic family garden game of quoits is a relatively simple concept, but one that can become fiercely competitive. I can see the children getting in some extra practice when the other is not looking to brush up on their throwing skills.… View Post
When it comes to outdoor activities that kids will really love, there are literally thousands of them, often depending on the kind of outdoor environment you’re in. Nevertheless, we’re sharing with you 5 outdoor activities your kids will love.… View Post
Wheelie bin storage units are quickly developing popularity in the country. They help to keep your garden looking neat and well organised. There are several reasons why you may want to get use a wheelie bin storage.… View Post
Music is a big part of my life. I’m not particularly musical myself and my singing voice could do with a lesson or two. This doesn’t stop me singing along to the radio whether I’m… View Post
