Glass is a bad conductor of heat and as such, it can result in excessively high energy bills during winter. This predicament is not permanent and it is possible to counter the demerits of your patio glass door before winter comes. This article guides you on how to winterize a sliding patio door. While you
When it comes to landscaping your garden bed, flower bed, trees, or plants, mulching plays a crucial role. Mulching has a host of benefits to the soil, which include improving soil quality. Often, gardeners experience a lot of issues when looking for good mulch alternatives. These range from, soil erosion, poor soil nutrition, and loss
A snowblower needs oil for lubrication just like any other piece of machinery. Typically, you should change the oil in a snow blower after the first few hours of use to remove the initial oil and consequently after every 50 hours of use. Even if you do not use it for the whole 50 hours,
Grub worms can be a menace to your garden. These tiny Japanese beetle, June beetles, or European chafer beetles larva can feed on your plant roots resulting in the death of your plants and brown patches on your lawn. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to get rid of grub worms. First, determine the
No matter how sophisticated electric lawn mowers have become, the old-fashioned Reel lawn mower has managed to stand the test of time and maintain its popularity. Reel mowers have a number of benefits compared to the gas powered mowers. They tend to cut grass evenly as the reeling blade cuts in a scissor-like a manner
Grass can really be stubborn. It competes with your veggies for nutrients and will almost always win. Not getting rid of them can affect your precious vegetables. Here are a few ways to ensure that this menace doesn’t affect your veggies. 1. Hand pulling This may sound old school but can solve your grass problem
Gutters offer the ultimate source of recycled water and preserve the integrity of your roofing. Installing gutters in your shed is a relatively easy process with proper guideline. Guttering depends on whether your shed has a fascia board or not. Normally the guttering is just below the roofing where it finishes. Get the shed’s gradient
High-quality lawn mower blades can last up to 400 hours, but on overage, lawn mower blades last for 100 to 200 hours depending on the level of care and maintenance. How long do riding lawn mower blades last? For your blades to last longer, you need to sharpen them after every 20-25 hours of use.
For the longest time, left-handed gardeners have struggled to get the perfect pair of secateurs as most are made with right-handed people in mind. However, many companies heard your cry for help and have some that are perfect for you. These make it easy to prune and use them around the garden. This list compiles
Anvil and Bypass Secateurs are the two main types of secateurs every gardener should have. When purchasing the pruners for the first time, it can get challenging to figure out which is better. This anvil vs bypass secateurs guide will explore everything you need to know about the pruners to help you can make an