Tom Ingram Ask a master gardener “I have friends who have been gardening for a long time and they all seem excited to start their fall vegetable gardens. In fact, they are already starting sowing, although it is only July. Is that correct?” —DD Yes, although we’ve recently transitioned into summer, it’s time to get … Read more
W Whether you rent or own, making your home a nicer and more comfortable place is high on most people’s agenda. There’s always something to do: from fixing loose closet doors to freshly painting the bedroom. Whether you have smaller DIY projects to do or you want a complete makeover of your space, the good … Read more
Avid gardeners weren’t the only visitors when I hosted a stop on the Omaha Rose Society tour last weekend. A few people shared that they had seen Japanese bugs on some of my roses, disappointing news for everyone. “We’re not sure what the population will be like this year,” said Scott Evans of Nebraska Extension … Read more
It’s a big deal to build a house, let alone buy a property. From raising finance for one build to a thousand and one decisions and choices… time and money add up quickly. Did you take the garden into account? Most of the time, your beautiful new home overlooks a patch of land that is … Read more
July 1, 2022 – 13:43 CET Jayne Walsh The stunning pool and garden of Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards and Liverpool footballer’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at their multi-million pound Surrey mansion is part of a 5-star hotel Perry Edwards‘ Partners Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain shared the cutest father and son photos at their Surrey home, and we … Read more
June 23, 2022 – 08:38 CET Chloe Best How to upgrade your home with one simple gardening tip – including adding wildflowers to your lawn garden can have a huge impact on home prices, as 92 percent of home seekers in a 2021 homebuyer wish list report cite it as the most important … Read more
22 June 2022 – 13:20 CET Carla Chalis eBay Home & Garden is your one-stop shop for your 2022 garden essentials – all from designer homeware brands for less. Here’s what to buy to make your yard gorgeous this summer Our gardens are taking center stage thanks to the current UK heatwave and … Read more
“We hope that as the insects take over the world, they will remember with gratitude how we took them on all our picnics.”– Bill Vaughan Our June weather has been throughout – from cold and wet to hot and humid – making it difficult to do gardening chores when I’m home. The good working weather … Read more
Imagine this: you have planted milkweed, bee balm or California lilac and are happy to see bees and butterflies fluttering around in your garden. They are comfortable feeding pollinators and love the life these plants attract to your garden. As you stroll past your beds to check on your tomatoes, you notice that they are … Read more
Imagine this: You have planted milkweed, bee balm or California lilac and are happy to see bees and butterflies fluttering around in your garden. They are comfortable feeding pollinators and love the life these plants attract to your garden. As you stroll past your beds to check on your tomatoes, you notice that they are … Read more