The chocolate mimosa tree (Jubaea chilensis) is found in the rainforests of Chile and Peru and can grow to more than 60 feet tall. But this lush tropical plant requires plenty of space to grow into its full shape, so you’ll have to have room in your yard or garden to accommodate it! While these trees aren’t fast growers, they…
Many people around the world are accustomed to simply throwing away their unwanted items. While this might seem like a convenient method of getting rid of unwanted items, there are actually other alternatives that most people just aren’t aware of. If you have some metal items in your house that you’re looking to dispose of, consider scrapping the material, other…
It used to be so easy to ignore all the discussions about protecting the environment and “going green,” but as time goes on people are talking more and more about it. So if you’ve started thinking about what you can do to help protect the planet, here are some things you can consider trying to make a difference. Recycle Most…
Living near or traveling to the ocean is something a lot of people dream of doing. They may love watching the waves crash, listening to the soothing sounds of the water or participating in any of the various ocean activities. Whether you are someone who loves to look at the water or be in the water, there are a number…
There is an undeniable bond between horses and their riders. However, it takes a lot of time and energy to cultivating a strong bond with your equine companion. If you have just brought a new horse into your barn, you need to find special ways to bond with it. Use these three tips to get started. Set Up an Obstacle…
As many know, gardening is a hobby that always keeps you occupied. There is always something to do in it, from picking out weed, watering and caring for plants to tinkering with ways to upgrade it. In this endeavour, we all wish the best for our gardens. As such, you are often faced with the dilemma of, seemingly, endless choices…
When you incur a catastrophic event such as a house fire and the fire and smoke damage is so great that your insurance company tells you that your house is going to need to be mostly rebuilt, it sets off a sequence of events that can be overwhelming. One of the first events is that a company will be sent…
When you buy a home, you quickly learn about the many different areas of maintenance necessary to keep it in good working order. Some things are small, such as changing light bulbs, and don’t have to be addressed immediately. However, other things can quickly spiral out of control if you leave them be. Here are some things you should never…
You don’t need a lot of space to make a garden at home, and you don’t necessarily have to have a garden either. You can start growing some tasty things today if you have an enormous container, soil, water, and sun. Home gardeners always look for high yields in a small space, so they develop varieties that can grow in…
Gladiolus plants grow wonderfully in a warm summer climate. You can produce these flowers by planting a few bulbs every few weeks. Learning how to care for gladioli is rewarded with a wide variety of colors in your garden, and it also works wonders for cut flowers to put together decorations. Gladioli look like large saffron bulbs. They have…