Recommended Reading: “Secret Teachings in the Art of Japanese Gardens” by David A. Slawson
A review of David A. Slawson’s “Secret Teachings In The Art of Japanese Gardens”, with an overview of what the author’s ideas teach us.
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Plant Profile: Periwinkle, or Myrtle (Vinca Minor)
Periwinkle sounds perfect for my front lawn under my Schubert cherry tree. Grass always has a hard time there so…
Periwinkle (or Myrtle, Vinca Minor) is hardy in Ottawa and a wonderful, shade-tolerant ground cover. With its glossy leaves and easy-going ways I love this plant – but people in other climates should beware, as it can be invasive. Learn the full roster of pros and cons in this post.
Read MoreRemoving Interior Walls: A Structural Wall Detection Primer
How to tell if a wall is load-bearing (structural) or not, with a diagram of using joists to determine structural walls.
Read MoreDetail Your Bathroom the Jennifer Priest Way
Great post! It's good to be reminded of the basics every once in a while. You can put a plastic…
A step by step look at how to use eco-friendly bathroom cleaners to get your bathroom really clean.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: “Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way” by Jake Hobson
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to shape your trees and shrubs so they look like a classical Japanese garden, this book is for you. Jake Hobson’s “Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese way” is a great read and provides step by step instructions on techniques.
Read MoreColour and Other Strategies for Small Spaces
We’ve all heard how light colours will make you feel like you’ve got more space. But this isn’t always true. Here area some different strategies for using colour to enhance the look of a small space.
Read MoreRecommended Reading: The Home Lighting Effects Bible by Lucy Martin
Lucy Martin’s book “The Home Lighting Effects Bible” is the single most helpful design guide I have ever read, bar none. Trends may come and go, but learning to use lighting will make the most of any decor style.
Read MorePlant Profile: William Baffin Rose
I had a William Baffin at my previous house and I agree that it can get out of hand very…
Tough, thorny and pretty, William Baffin is a great choice for gardens with brutally cold winters. It can, perhaps be too vigorous…as I learned when I planted it. It eventually earned the nickname “the rose monster”…find out why.
Read MoreHome Renovations: Should You DIY?
A detailed look at what kind of personality traits you should have if you’re going to do your own home renovations/home improvement projects. Hint: a proclivity for temper tantrums isn’t one of them.
Read MoreYes Virginia, It’s Yucky: Compost Management for Neat Freaks
How to minimize the yuck-factor and mess of indoor compost bins, including tested techniques that really work.
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