Cucumbers can be massive, sprawling plants that take up a large section of the garden, but they also do surprisingly well in containers. By choosing the right pots and right variety, you can easily get an abundant harvest from just a small amount of space. Here’s more on how to grow cucumbers in containers, including…
Best Drinking Water Safe Hoses
A lot of us can remember the good old days when we took a drink of water right from the hose during the summers. Honestly, I was always a little hesitant about doing that. Turns out there is a good reason. Many of the regular hoses are now known to leach phthalates, BPA, and in…
How to Tighten a Chainsaw Chain
There are a few things you must know to safely use a chainsaw. One of those is how to tighten the chain. A tight chain keeps the chain safely on the guide bar, it also allows your chainsaw to the cut at top efficiency. There are some dangers with having a loose chain. I personally…
The Best Vegetables for Container Gardens
If you’re short on yard space or live in an urban setting, there’s no need to give up on a vegetable garden. There are plenty of veggies that will happily grow in containers, providing you with a bountiful harvest in a small amount of space. Of course, some vegetables are more suited to containers than…
When to Sharpen a Chainsaw
Chainsaws can seem like really complicated machines, however, the main components can easily be serviced to prolong the life of the internals to give your chainsaw plenty of years of life. Believe it or not, the sharpness of your chainsaw teeth directly contributes to the health of the engine and can help save gas and…