Keeping up with a traditional lawn can feel like a never-ending chore. If you’re looking for ways to cut down on yard work without sacrificing a lush, green look, ground covers might be just what you ...

Whether we own a home or not, we all want to capture the attention of our neighbours with a room that comes with beauty and brightness. While the concept of lush gardens and vivid lawns seems enticing ...

I built a simple loom to weave long grass mats for use as portable roofing material. Laying two layers of mats on a quick shelter shed created a waterproof cover that could be rolled up and moved to a ...

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