As is the case with most gardeners, I love trying out new, multi-purpose tools. So when Home Fixated was contacted by The Grommet and asked if one of us would like to try out their …
Written by: Lauren
Ego, Gardening, Landscaping, Tools
Fall is my favorite time of year. Crisp clean air, apple cider, hockey, hibernating groundhogs, the beautiful foliage here in the Northeast…what’s not to like?! I don’t even mind doing a bit of foliage cleanup, …
Written by: Phil
DeWalt, Gardening, Landscaping, Tools
As the season turns to fall, so my thoughts turn to leaves, falling leaves. Leaves everywhere you look. Don’t misunderstand though; fall is easily my favorite time of year. What with the moderate temperatures, the …
Written by: Stephen
Mushrooms are generally considered to be a highly nutritious food source. And I love mushrooms: stewed in soup, chopped up in omelettes, cubed in gravy on steaks… Okay, maybe they’re not as healthy as they …
Written by: Lauren
For quick pruning around the yard, we’re big fans of a one-handed recip saw coupled with a good pruning blade. That said, sometimes digging out a power tool for a quick trim on a tree …
Written by: Marc Lyman
If you’re looking for an easy way to construct a raised garden bed without tools, the Bloom Instabrace is a great option. These stainless steel corner pieces were created to hold boards together without any …
Written by: Lauren
Featured, Gardening, Gear, Landscaping, Tools
Last spring and summer I spent an unspeakable amount of time re-landscaping our front yard. This ordeal was captured, in part, so Home Fixated fans could learn from my many “educational opportunities.” If you’d like …
Written by: Marc Lyman
I recently noticed that my hardy hibiscus was rapidly outgrowing its container. Like most gardeners, I find keeping my plants in adequately large planters can be a difficult endeavor. You finally think they’re all secure …
Written by: Lauren
Beekeeping, Featured, Gardening, Green, How To
This article is about the birds and the bees. Well actually, just the bees, to be honest… and really only about apis mellifera (or honey bees), to be even more specific. There’s been a growing …
Written by: Zachary
Do you love basil but find yourself so overwhelmed by all the different varieties that you just stick to the classic version? Or perhaps you’re like me and have spent years hunting for an elusive …
Written by: Lauren
