Author : Kym Pokorny

Sweet peas are a classic flower in English gardens since they were introduced in the 17th century from southern Italy and have transplanted well to all parts of the world, […]

Moving into a new house often comes with an intimidating proposition for many homeowners – mature trees thick with branches that need serious pruning. Knowledge is everything when it comes […]

When you walk about your yard on a wet day, do your shoes stick in the mud? Could you make ceramic pots out of the soil in your garden? If […]

It’s discouraging when your lettuce bolts or you can’t get your mum to bloom. There’s a reason for that, and it’s all about day length, which determines or how much […]

People tend to have a love-hate relationship with their fruit trees. The fruit they love; the work they hate. The regimen of spraying turns off home gardeners, said Steve Renquist, […]

Ignoring moisture and insect damage in the home leads to serious problems down the line. Annual inspection is essential to head them off. Whether you do it yourself or hire […]

The holiday season is upon us and for many that means choosing a Christmas tree. Whether you’re cutting your own, heading to the lot or choosing a live tree, there’s […]

For a hedge, arborvitae has a place. It’s tall, skinny, evergreen, low maintenance and cheap. “Some people look down on arborvitae, but it fits in places that other things can’t,” […]

The rains may have started, but there’s still plenty that needs attention in the garden – if you’re up for it. Layer up and dodge the raindrops and you’ve got […]

With last year’s storms, particularly the substantial ice event, there’s plenty of firewood around. Many homeowners wonder what to do with all the ashes left behind after the flames in […]