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Jun52018 by Ruchi Gupta1 Comment

5 Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home

Home & Garden

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home, allowing you to enjoy the summer in beautiful new surroundings. In this article, we’ll take a look at five simple ways to update your décor. Re-paint the walls in neutral colours It’s amazing how a lick of paint can completely transform a room! If you have bold colours present on the walls of your living spaces, they may look dated or otherwise dominate the room. Consider redecorating to bring everything back into balance. Neutral colours are always a safe bet, but they’re having a moment right now. Opt for off-white, taupe, and grey hues for a natural ambience. Light, neutral colours also help to brighten a room and provide the illusion of light in small spaces. Update soft furnishings One of the least expensive ways ...

Mar272018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to Grow Organic Peach Trees in the Home Garden

Home & Garden

Growing peach trees organically is so challenging that many growers don’t attempt a completely organic program; rather, many peach tree growers adopt a “low-spray” program that minimizes toxic fungicides and pesticides. However, a determined home gardener can achieve an organic peach harvest armed with the knowledge and perseverance needed to control the most common peach tree pests and diseases. Why Grow Organic Peaches According to the Environmental Working Group, conventionally grown peaches are the second worst source of chemical pesticides in a consumer’s diet. In the summer, when ripe peaches are at their luscious peak, consumers who eat their five servings of produce a day from this and other high-pesticide load summer offerings like strawberries, cherries, and blueberries...

Mar172018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Tips to Choose Mulch for Garden Ground Cover

Home & Garden

Landscapers and master gardeners universally recommend a plentiful layer of mulch for almost every garden situation. But with so many garden mulch choices the options can be overwhelming. Here are some of the benefits and potential drawbacks of popular garden mulches. Wood Based Mulch Options Wood is a popular and relatively inexpensive mulch option for many gardeners. Whether specifically made mulch, or recycled branches from clean-up efforts, there are some things to keep in mind regarding bark or wood mulch use in the garden. Shredded Bark Mulch – Bark shreds are an inexpensive, natural mulch choice for the garden but can sometimes harbor slime mold spores which will look unattractive in the garden. When bark mulch breaks down it will consume nitrogen in the garden so garde...

Feb82017 by Ruchi GuptaNo Comments

5 Feng Shui Tips for a Better Garden

Home & Garden

You may already know that, according to the practice of feng shui, freeing your home of obstacles and clutter increases the beneficial flow of energy (known as“chi”) in your space, making every corner of your property a more positive place to be. But did you know that you can feng shui your garden too? In fact, giving your garden the feng shui treatment could even improve the energy inside your home, according to traditional beliefs. Whether or not you subscribe to the full feng shui philosophy, there's no denying that thinking carefully about your outdoor space and putting love and concentration into your garden makes it a happier, more positive and beautiful place to be. Here are a few feng shui tips toimprove your garden layout: Know your zones Just like feng shui in th...