Garden and Pets

How To Choose Plants To Grow In A Flower Garden

When choosing plants for the flower garden, the gardener must take things other than just aesthetics into consideration. Realistically, one needs to think about climate, soil type, watering needs, and light requirements before adopting that gorgeous thing from a local nursery or Internet seller. A…
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Inspiring Ideas to Jazz Up Your Garden

Hello all! I’m Sally and I blog over at Life Loving. My blog is my way to inspire others to get out and about and enjoy life more. I live by the motto ‘ketchup tomorrow, relish today’.  I’m here today giving some of my tips…
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How To Be More Self-Sufficient 

Do you often rely on other people to help you out in various situations? Or perhaps it’s not people but technology that gives you information and points you in the right direction (or, in some cases, actually does the work for you)? If that’s the…
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How To Prepare Your Garden For Winter

With Autumn in full flow and Winter fast approaching, it’s time to start prepping your garden. This isn’t just for the sake of keeping it neat and tidy. Making sure your garden is ready for winter is one of the best ways to protect yourself…
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How To Attract Wildlife In Your Garden

A garden doesn't need to be overrun with weeds or to be specifically designed to attract wildlife. Any well-tended garden can attract quite a range of insects, birds and animals. So don't worry that you may have to turn your garden into a wild-wood to attract…

Feng Shui Tips For Creating A Backyard Retreat

Although often associated with interior decorating, feng shui actually began as a theory on placing homes within the natural terrain, and balancing outdoor elements, so it can easily be used to create a relaxing atmosphere not just inside, but around, the garden. Even without a…