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How to Deal with Thistles in Your Garden
If you have a large yard, or if you live in a rural area, thistles can be a pretty common issue. Here are my favourite, most effective and practical ways to deal with thistles in your garden and on your property. We live on a 1.5 acre property that is basically open to the elements […]
How to Use Salt to Kill Weeds
Did you know that you can effectively use salt to kill weeds? These tips will help you do it properly and with amazing results! Well, here we are. Another summer, another chance to try to do a little better job of keeping our huge yard a little more presentable. In the name of honesty, I […]
How to Grow Sweet Corn
Corn on the cob is one of the best things about summer meals and it’s even better if you grow it yourself! Here are some of our best tips for how to grow sweet corn! We started growing sweet corn a few years ago and while we always get something out of it, we’ve definitely […]
How to Revive Hydrangeas
Dying hydrangea plants can ruin the look of your beautiful flower gardens. Find out how to revive hydrangeas with this simple trick! If you’ve ever struggled with sad-looking hydrangea plants, then you definitely need to hear about this! It may just be the thing you need to revive your hydrangeas and make them look like […]
How to Grow a Smoothie Garden
Who doesn’t love a smoothie? You’ve seen salsa gardens, and salad gardens, but have you ever seen a garden grown specifically for making smoothies? Here’s how to grow a smoothie garden! The kids and I have been making a lot of smoothies since the weather warmed up here and it got me thinking one day […]
How to Actually use all Those Vacuum Cleaner Attachments!
Vacuum cleaner attachments can be pretty confusing, especially if your vacuum comes with a lot of really fancy ones like my Dyson. Here’s a run down of what each Dyson attachment does! What do you usually do with all of those vacuum cleaner attachments, gizmos and doodads? If you’re anything like how I was, then […]
Canada Day Decor in Our Mudroom
In today’s post I’m sharing some fun Canada Day decor ideas for a mudroom or entryway for all of my fellow Canadians to enjoy, just in time for Canada Day! I’ve probably mentioned this before, but I always get a little jealous of my American friends during all of the patriotic holidays that take place […]
Magical, Natural, Weed Killing Potion
This natural weed killer recipe is perfect for killing bindweed and other pesky weeds in your flower beds and requires just three common ingredients. Previously, I’ve shared with you how I learned to deal with all the frustrating weeds that we get growing in our walkway and driveway. For us, that method was just […]
How to Test Soil pH Levels
Try this fun method to test soil pH levels in your garden! It can be done in a few minutes at home and requires no special equipment at all. If you have certain plants that just don’t seem to be able to thrive in your yard, it can be helpful to test soil pH levels […]
Affordable DIY Shiplap Walls
Adding shiplap to your walls gives your home an instant modern-farmhouse vibe and luckily there’s a super affordable way to DIY shiplap in your own home that will fit into any home improvement budget! Shiplap is everywhere these days and, as I’ve mentioned before, I love it. I’m really drawn to the different bold-colored shiplap […]
