Author: davidp

Composting is a great way to create free, nutrient rich fertilizer for your garden while also reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. A compost pile is something that is very easy to make and care for and is a very green way of reducing waste and producing a useful produce, in…

BlackberryBlackberry Don’t be fooled by the twiggy look: blackberries grow into monster plants A lovely big package arrived on my doorstep the other day, with those magical words “Live Plants” on the side. This never fails to make me go all quivery with anticipation.   Inside was a twig, with some roots on the bottom.…

Free Drip Irrigation For Your Garden An easy and free drip irrigation for your garden is to use a milk jug, plastic bottle, bucket or other plastic container to slowly …

Buying a houseplant and caring for it takes time and effort. The rewards are a lovely addition to the home that adds a bit of life to the decoration scheme. But there are additional rewards to be had by growing your own plants from seeds or cuttings.

Most people live in a world that is full of rush and bustle, often noisy and crowded. It is good to have a place at home, however small, where you can be outdoors and be private at the same time. With the modern trend towards outdoor living, cooking and dining, privacy becomes more important rather…