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Safe and Beautiful: the Best Mosquito Repellent Plants

Updated: September 19, 2019 Eric Clark

Mosquito bites are an annoying part of life outdoors. You could spray a chemical all around your home in the hopes of warding off these pesky little insects, but then you would be breathing those chemicals in, and getting chemicals on your vegetables and fruits. When dusk inevitably rolls around, on the patio, mosquitoes can be a menace, and occasionally life-threatening. Some use citronella candles (though we like Eucalyptus better!), others may place a bat house to ward off mosquitoes, and others try using mosquito-fighting plants. But what are the best mosquito repellent plants?

We can turn to natural bug-repelling plants in order to keep ourselves and our family safe from the chemicals in sprays and the diseases that mosquitoes can transmit. Many different plants have been studied, and research shows that some of them do in fact repel mosquitoes. Some of these plants might surprise you, they might not all be the ones you are used to hearing about when discussing getting rid of irritating pests.

Compost Bin vs. Tumbler, Which Do You Need?

Updated: October 17, 2018 Eric Clark

Composting has become an essential part of gardening, and really for modern living for many people across the world. Not only does it help get rid of some of that unwanted kitchen and garden waste in an environmentally friendly way, it also creates some of the best fertilizer your garden could ever hope for. And because composting become so popular, the number and designs of different composters (such as the compost bin and compost tumbler) available to buy have also risen quite significantly. This article will compare and contrast two compost designs in particular, and looks at the Compost Bin vs. Tumbler product lines.

If you’re new to the world of composting or even if you’ve been doing it for years, you may not realize all the great features and benefits that both compost tumblers and bins have to offer.

Here you will find the information to give you a solid footing on compost bins and tumblers, and to help you pick the right composter for your needs.

Slate Patio Ideas – Amp Up Your Patio Design!

Updated: March 4, 2019 Eric Clark

Sometimes with a patio, it can be best to wipe the slate clean, or build it from slate completely! We love it’s sleek, classy shade and texture, making it the ideal candidate for a patio base. It’s a material that oozes elegance, as well as being very durable and a 100% natural material. Slate paving stones are available in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, meaning that each patio built using them is completely unique. While it’s fair to say that slate isn’t the cheapest option for paving a patio, its benefits make it worth the higher cost. In the following listicle, we’ll be covering some of our favorite examples of slate patio designs, from a more classic style to some of the more creative ones. Scroll on for some superb slate patio ideas!

The Best Patio Trees to Spruce Up Your Space

Updated: April 16, 2019 Eric Clark

Patios are ideal spaces for sitting outside to eat, read or to simply enjoy some fresh air. Being quite barren, empty spaces by nature, it’s always a good idea to bring them to life with some greenery. A potted tree or two will add color, height, and visual interest to your patio surroundings, making it a giving it a more comfortable and friendly feel. But which trees are the best patio trees for your needs?

Trees may be quite an intimidating item to grow in your backyard, especially in a small space like a patio. Depending on which type of tree you choose, you can control how big or small your perfect patio additions grow, depending on the pot they grow in.

Common Hot Tub Problems and their Solutions

Updated: August 14, 2018 Eric Clark

A hot tub at home can be a great way to sit and relax with a drink after a hard day’s work. They’re also a great way to spend time with chilling with friends and family. And while most decent hot tubs will provide you with hours of bubbling fun, they do inevitably go wrong once in a while too! Diagnosing the problem, and finding the remedy, can be a bit of a headache, especially if you just want to go in for a soak. The following article will take you through some of the most common hot tub problems that people experience.

It will help you learn to spot the signs and know how to deal with these things should they occur. As always, be sure to keep your spa clean with a hot tub vac, and hopefully, you can keep problems at bay.

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