Keeping chickens in your backyard is a great way to get fresh eggs and give them some space to roam. It’s also a fantastic way to improve your property and create an eco-friendly home. The only problem is that chickens don’t like being confined in small spaces, even for their own protection. Keeping a chicken […]
How to Care for Your Christmas Amaryllis Flower
If you’re anything like us, the smell of pine, red and green foliage and home-grown mums all evoke those cozy holiday feels. However, what we love even more about this time of year is the beautiful flowering plants that bring holiday cheer long after the presents are opened and trees are packed away. Take your […]
How to Pick the Right Pizza Oven: Comprehensive Guide
You’ve probably heard a lot about the Ooni Pizza oven. It’s an innovative piece of kitchen equipment that has taken the market by storm. Even Food Network star and New York-based chef, Jeff Mauro, is also a big fan. You can read more about him and his love for Ooni here. Ooni offers all kinds […]
10 Tips on How to Choose the Best Flower Bulbs
There is something incredibly special about a garden bursting with colorful, fragrant blooms in the early spring. But to get that kind of visual impact, you need the right kind of bulbs.If you love seeing your gardens come to life in the early spring, it’s a good idea to stock up on bulbs and plan […]
Why Is My Furnace Not Working? 5 Common Reasons Why Your Furnace Isn’t Operating
The winter months can be harsh for those living in colder climates, but when it comes to your home’s heating system, the impact is even more noticeable. When you can barely feel your fingertips and your house feels like an icebox, there might be something wrong with your furnace not working properly. If you’ve noticed […]
Blue Diamond Garden Centre: Our Newest Store!
Blue Diamond Garden Centre is excited to announce our newest store in Saskatoon. With more than 20,000 square feet of indoor garden centre space, this location will have everything you need for a successful home garden and outdoor living space. Blue Diamond Garden Centre is the number one specialty retailer of outdoor living and indoor […]
The Metrics That Matter for a Successful Garden Centre Marketing Campaign
As the digital landscape continues to shift and change, marketers are tasked with staying ahead of the curve. This involves continually testing new strategies, methods, and channels to target customers. The challenge with so many options is that it’s difficult to know what will work best for your business. To help you get started with […]
6 Tips on How to Grow Coriander at Home
Even though growing herbs might seem like a daunting task, it is really not very difficult. All you need is some indoor space with abundant light and humidity. It’s that simple! You can easily grow coriander at home if you know how to do it. Let us see how… Coriander seeds are tiny yet they […]
Throw a Gathering with Your Firebowl
The fire bowl is one of the most popular outdoor fire pits for good reason. This circular fire pit is built into the ground and has a low, wide rim that makes it perfect for throwing an outdoor party. It’s also a great way to enjoy your outdoor space during cooler weather when you can’t […]
Everything You Need to Know About Electric Heaters
When the mercury plummets and the weather outside is frightful, most of us want to cuddle up with a blanket, hot chocolate, and our favorite book. But what if your home doesn’t have a fireplace, a fireplace insert, or some other sort of cozy heat source? If you don’t have an alternate heat source in […]
Compost Suppliers: 4 Ways to Find the Best One for Your Garden
When it comes to compost, there are a lot of options out there. You can buy bagged compost at the local nursery, or you can have it delivered directly to your home. Some companies make compost that’s just right for your garden, while others sell ingredients that you combine yourself. If you’re looking for the […]
The 5 Best Plants For Your Mature Garden
The peak of your garden’s maturity is an exciting time. It’s when you can see the final result of all your hard work, and it’s also an opportunity to plan what comes next. Whether you’ve been growing your garden for a couple of years or just a few months, there are some plants that can […]
7 Tips on How to Create a Stunning Garden Design Using As Little As One Bag of Bark
Let’s be honest, if you have a small garden, chances are that thinking of ways to transform your garden into something spectacular can seem like an impossible task. After all, who doesn’t want to escape to a little slice of paradise every time they step outside? However, it’s not as hard as you imagine. Creating […]
How to Make a Hanging Garden Chair from an Old Hammock
If you’re looking for a way to add some greenery to your home without taking up too much space, a hanging garden chair might just be the answer. These chairs are perfect because they don’t take up much floor space, can be hung from the ceiling or beams in your home and often double as […]
5 Ways to Boost Your Self-confidence – As a Man
Self-confidence is that unbreakable spirit inside you that allows you to face challenges with poise and tackle them with boldness, and it is not something everyone is born with. Some people are confident in their abilities at work, others are great at handling social situations, some are very confident when it comes to talking to […]
5 Steps to Find the Perfect Garden Furniture for Your Home at the Right Price
Are you getting ready to start your garden and begin growing some fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables? Maybe you’ve just finished the renovation of your backyard and now it’s the perfect time to install some new garden furniture? Or maybe you simply want to give your backyard a new look with some interesting pieces of […]
15 Reasons to Replace Your Garden Furniture NOW
It’s that time of year when we start to see lots of images of beautiful outdoor spaces, complete with gorgeous garden furniture. If you have an outdoor space at home, it’s easy to get caught up in all the inspiration. However, with the threat of cold and wet weather coming soon, it’s worth thinking about […]
How to Get In The Good Books At Your Local Garden Centre
The local garden centre is an exciting place to visit. There are so many plants, flowers and other flora for you to discover! It’s also a great place to get gifts for people who enjoy gardening as much as you do. Many gardens also have a nursery section where different plants and flowers are grown […]
How to Create a Nursery for Your Baby in 7 Easy Steps
When your baby is born, you want to give them the best possible start in life. To make sure that happens, parenthood requires lots of adjustments. Your priorities will change, your living space will shrink and your finances may take a hit. In all the craziness of having a new baby, you might be wondering […]
Barbecue Gardening Tips For the Harvest Season
Grilling is the most fun part of summer, and nothing brings the whole family together quite like a backyard BBQ. The aroma of grilled food reaches far and wide and the neighbours join in. Before you start grilling, make sure to clean your barbecue and surrounding area thoroughly. Here are some tips for cleaning your […]
Barbecue Gardening – How to Create Your Own Tasty Barbecue
If you’re wondering what makes a good barbecue, look no further. In this book, renowned barbecue author Chuck Blount discusses the core ingredients that make a good barbeque. “The main ingredient is smoke,” he writes. “With smoke, the flavor of the food becomes more intense and the meat tender. The barbecue flavor will enhance your […]
Edible Crops For Children
Every child is born with the right to live and develop. Governments are responsible for providing the best possible environment for children and their families to grow up in. To ensure this, children must be registered and have an official name recognized by the government. In addition, children must know who their parents are and […]
The Rights of Children in Gardening
What are the rights of children? Children are humans who are below the age of majority. This means that a child has fewer rights than an adult and is therefore unable to make serious decisions. The term “children” can refer to people born within a marriage or anyone who is below the age of majority. […]
Home Gardening Techniques
There are many ways to incorporate compost into your garden and create your own compost pile. You can use discarded wood and other items to create a compost pile, or you can dig a trench and use the earth. The compost pile breaks down to provide nutrients and water to the soil. Then you can […]
Planning a Garden and Patio
When designing a garden and patio, you can add a touch of nature by using potted plants in graduated sizes. Choose pots made of earthy materials like terra cotta or wooden. For more sophisticated styles, try terra cotta, wooden or galvanized steel buckets. Regardless of the style you choose, a patio garden can be an […]
How to Make Your Garden and Patio More Attractive
Whether you are building a new home or simply looking to improve your current outdoor space, there are many ways to make your outdoor living area more attractive. Here are a few of the most popular ways to add beauty and value to your outdoor space. While you may want to consider buying new furniture […]
How to Create an Attractive Garden
Creating an appealing garden requires a few simple tricks. To begin, choose a focal point, which can be anything from a pot overflowing with ornamental kale, an archway with dripping beans, or a towering globe artichoke. Throughout the garden, you can use pathways to draw the eye toward the focal point. Also, create rhythm in […]
How To Choose The Best Garden And Patio Furniture
If you are not sure about what colour scheme to use for your Garden and Patio, try choosing grey. It is one of the most popular interior design colours and can look fantastic in a patio setting. Use grey porcelain tiles or polished concrete for a modern finish and coordinate with the colour scheme of […]
Make Your Garden Your Own Oasis
You don’t need an enormous space to make your garden your own oasis. A small fire pit and outdoor kitchen can help make your garden more enjoyable. Add a flower bed for visual excitement. A greenhouse can provide additional growth space for vegetables, but it must be properly ventilated during hot summer months. Garden living […]
How to Create a Modern Garden
In the modern landscape, native plants in neat rows add visual modernity. The plants can be many or few, and can be grouped in a way that is aesthetically pleasing but also easy to maintain. Modern landscapes are often characterized by grouping sculptural plants together, but the plants should still have a certain warmth and […]
The Importance of Compost in Gardening
The soil is the top layer of the earth, consisting of varying proportions of sand, silt, clay, and organic matter that have accumulated over thousands of years. Various things such as air and water interact with the soil to form a unique mixture, according to EPA. When plants grow in soil, the roots spread out […]
Extending the Bloom Period
Many gardeners in California are interested in environmentally sound practices, such as minimizing the use of chemical pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides. Practicing resource-efficient landscaping is important to limit the impact of plants on the land and water. For example, pruning enables new buds to grow on woody shrubs, and removing suckers can prevent the growth […]
Preparing the Soil For Gardening
There are many benefits to vegetable gardening. In addition to fresh and flavorful produce, it also offers the benefits of other gardening activities, such as promoting a varied and nutritious diet. Additionally, it reduces food expenses, and homegrown produce is much fresher than supermarket produce. As an added bonus, many homegrown vegetables are also healthier […]
How to Use Inspiration in Gardening to Avoid Premature Flowering
In addition to its inherent qualities, Inspiration has three other characteristics that are essential for defining its nature. These three characteristics should be minimally present for its characterization as a state. They include an underlying motivational factor, a sense of awe, and a sense of satisfaction. However, inspiration is not limited to a single state, […]
How to Inspire Yourself
Everyone experiences moments of inspiration, but what exactly is inspiration? Inspiration is the spark within ourselves that ignites our passion for doing things differently than we normally do. The feeling of awe, connection with a powerful energy, and clarity about things are all common experiences associated with inspiration. Inspiration can spur us on to purposeful […]
The Benefits of Caring For Plants
There are many benefits to caring for Plants. They are both attractive and useful to us in different ways. For instance, plants are good for our health, especially if they are drought tolerant. Plants can survive drought by using special tactics, such as gathering CO2 at night, which is safer for them. They can use […]
Choosing Plants for Your Gardening Area
In general, plants require sunlight to grow properly. Some species need several hours of full sunlight a day while others need more shade. This means it is important to monitor your planting site throughout the year. During the summer months, sun angle changes may mean that your plants will receive more direct sunlight than during […]