Gardening

The beautiful leaves of laurel make it ideal for hedging, and a very popular choice, at that (but you likely know that). The combination of quick growth rate, shiny look, and dense foliage makes it th..

Olive trees are awesome - not only are they pretty and great to decorate a bare space, but they provide olives! If you've chosen to pot them, though, you've likely run into one of several problems. Fe..

Acer (AKA maple) trees come in a wide variety of sizes and colours. Some fit into pots, while others are large enough to be the centrepiece of your garden. Regardless of their size or shape, they can ..

Crocosmia is a beautiful and rather exotic-looking flower - but if your crocosmia is not flowering, you may be tempted to give up. This South African plant is easily recognized by its sword-shaped lea..

Christmas trees are, arguably, the best part of the season. But if your Christmas tree is not drinking, it can turn the holidays sour very quickly. A dying, brown tree is fun for nobody - and it's a f..

With summer well and fully upon us, people are taking to their gardens more often to play with their plants. But if you've found your water hose leaking, that could put a damper on things (water pun f..

If you live in a wet climate, you likely have moss in your lawn. While I personally enjoy the look moss can lend to a yard, that's not why you're here, is it? You're here to know how to get moss out o..

A broken outside tap is a real bummer, especially in the summer. We're in the peak of gardening season and the kids want to play in the sprinkler - but the outside tap isn't working. Not only is this ..

Ivy can be destructive. We explain why and how you can prevent this vine from crashing your favourite fence!..

Tired of being invaded by weeds coming from next door? We show you the 5 most effective ways to solve the problem...