Now that summer is here, many of us will begin to build our gardens. While we may not think about it, the garden can be a dangerous place if we do not take steps to include safety into our routine. For maximum benefit with minimum effort, there are some things that you can do in ...
When the spring season arrives and the weather warms up, do you enjoy getting out there and working in your garden? There are many people who are either working on an existing garden, or growing their very first garden! So of course you are going to need garden tools. But you may be thinking “I ...
Does your child enjoy working in the garden with you? Are you afraid to let him or her use your garden tools? If this is the case, then do not worry. You can actually find garden tools for kids in stores and online! Your child can have his or her own shovels, rakes, and even ...
I have been a gardener for years and one thing I have learned is it pays to have the right hand garden tool for the right job. The correct hand garden tool for a specific gardening job can mean the difference between that task being an easy one or a hard one. Not only do ...
Water moccasins are considered to be the most dangerous snake in North America because of it’s aggressive nature and it’s highly poisonous venom. These snakes are found throughout the continent but are most common in the southern US in states such as Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. If you reside in an area that is ...
Gardening is becoming ever popular. People garden for numerous different reasons. Chances are that you either garden yourself or know someone who does. If you are thinking about starting a garden chances are that you will need to do some shopping for tools. The choice between hand tools and power tools is a personal one. ...
Garden trellises are quick and easy to make once you get past the idea that you must make them out of traditional materials. Found objects often make the most creative and functional trellises and they won’t cost you a penny. Old bed springs: If you can get your hands one of the old metal bedsprings, ...
You can make an attractive garden tool shed out of surplus ammunition boxes. These can be found at army navy surplus stores, and sometimes at country auctions. You can also keep your eyes open at garage sales.An Ammunition box shouldn’t run you more than about $10 to $12.00. They usually stand about 4′ high sometimes ...
How do tend to a garden if you have arthritis, are elderly, or otherwise are mobility-impaired? It’s one thing to overcome indoor obstacles like reaching toilet paper on a high shelf; but it’s quite another thing to lift big bags of mulch, kneel in dirt, and hoe weeds. First thing, you need to completely change ...