All articles tagged with #garden
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Yahoo
Duchess Meghan shared new photos of her family on Instagram, including adorable images of her daughter Princess Lilibet wearing a matching sun hat with her, highlighting their sweet bond and family moments in the garden.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Page Six
Heidi Klum, at 52, showcased her confidence and love for sunbathing in a gold bikini while gardening and dancing in her Instagram video, highlighting her comfort with her body and active lifestyle.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hackaday
Mia Mueller creates a unique clay stool for her garden, inspired by a whimsical human head design. As an experienced potter, she demonstrates techniques for working with large clay pieces, including using a clay extruder and managing kiln space constraints. The project highlights the challenges and creativity involved in making durable, artistic garden furniture from clay.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by House Digest
Bird baths are a great way to attract birds to your yard, but keeping them clean is crucial for the birds' health. To maintain a clean bird bath, choose a location away from debris, always use fresh water, keep it out of direct sunlight, add movement to the water, clean with vinegar, and clean the bath every two to four days. Additionally, dropping a few pennies in the bath can help delay the onset of algae.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by House Digest
Hummingbirds need protein from insects in addition to nectar, and overripe bananas can attract fruit flies, a staple in their diet. Hanging banana peels near feeders creates a natural magnet for fruit flies, drawing hummingbirds to your garden. Providing overripe bananas near existing feeders or using a banana-specific feeder can help attract hummingbirds, while ensuring the feeder is cleaned regularly and nectar is replaced.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by House Digest
TikTok users are suggesting replacing bird feeders with birdhouses and ponds to reduce pests in yards and gardens, as birds will search for pests to satisfy their appetite when feeders are removed. This natural method is cost-effective and environmentally friendly, but lacks scientific backing. Additionally, removing bird feeders can also help deter other pests, although results may take time and may be less effective for large-scale pest invasions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
An Adelaide Hills man discovered a small hole in his garden, sparking fear and curiosity among thousands online. Speculations arose that the hole could be the residence of either a trapdoor spider or a wolf spider, with some sharing their own encounters with these species. Trapdoor spiders live underground in burrows covered with doors made of leaves or sticks, while wolf spiders live on the ground in leaf litter or burrows. The lack of a door over the hole suggests it could be a trapdoor spider burrow.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newsweek
A meteorite that was seen falling across the night sky in France has been found in a woman's garden. The fireball, known as a bolide, was caught on cameras and reported to the Fireball Recovery and InterPlanetary Observation Network (FRIPON)/Vigie-Ciel. The woman, who was woken by a loud noise, discovered fragments of the meteorite in her yard. The fragments, weighing around 1.5 pounds in total, have been taken for analysis at the National Museum of Natural History in France.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by House Digest
Garlic powder is a simple and effective way to repel wasps from your yard and garden. Wasps dislike the potent smell of garlic and tend to fly in the opposite direction when they encounter it. You can create a garlic powder solution by mixing it with water in a spray bottle and spraying it around your yard. Alternatively, you can use fresh minced garlic or grow garlic in your garden as a natural and pet-safe repellent.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ideal Home
Citronella candles are not as effective in repelling mosquitoes as previously thought, as essential oils evaporate too quickly. However, they still provide some protection as mosquitoes are not fond of the scent or heat that comes with smoke. To effectively repel mosquitoes, experts suggest covering up with suitable clothing, using insect repellent, keeping the garden tidy, and using fans to disperse carbon dioxide.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ArchDaily
BASIL architecture has designed an extension for a house in Aalter, Flanders, as a pavilion connected to the existing house. The new section has light-rich spaces, nestled in the green character of the surrounding garden and vast landscape. The extension is designed to underscore the pavilion feel, splitting the walkways into an indoor and outdoor course created by airy canopies acting as sunshades and covered terrace areas. The main structure consists of a few concrete slabs on which the zigzag plan is projected. The façade finish is a secondary visible aluminum structure supplemented by perforated panels.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ArchDaily
The E8 House, designed by Meir Lobaton Corona and Rafael Ortiz Cervantes, is a residential project that accommodates four families with different requirements and demands. The built volumes are folded towards the western boundary, leaving room for a semi-deciduous garden that serves as a natural buffer and gathering place between the dwellings. The four units are intertwined in a seamless three-dimensional puzzle, where their limits are blurred, giving the impression of being a single house rather than an aggregation of apartments. The apparent red clay brick load-bearing walls create a continuous texture, occasionally interrupted by wooden doors and window frames.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ArchDaily
Alventosa Morell Arquitectes has designed the GV House, located in a new development area for detached houses near the Mediterranean Sea. The project consists of two buildings that enclose a garden, with the main house located on the northern boundary and a structure on the southern boundary that includes a large porch for vehicles and a small complementary apartment. The house has been designed with bioclimatic and sustainable strategies, including south-facing solar capture, thermal inertia, high thermal performance envelope, controlled cross ventilation, and energy production system from photovoltaic panels integrated into the roof. The use of wood as the main element in roofing, windows, interior linings, and facade finishes has also helped to reduce the ecological footprint.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
A wild beaver, considered extinct in Wales for 400 years, was discovered by a couple in Pembrokeshire after they noticed damage to their garden. The animal was filmed swimming in a pond, walking around the property, and carrying sticks. Beavers used to be a common sight across Wales but were hunted for their fur and meat. In recent years, beavers have been reintroduced in some areas across Great Britain. The most likely explanation for the wild beaver's presence is that a wildlife enthusiast released the animal. The couple is remaining anonymous to protect the beaver, which they nicknamed "Anthony."