Special feeder will keep birds from snacking on garden

Question: I’m wondering whether you can suggest a way of controlling the sparrows in my garden other than trapping them. They are taking over my produce and devouring my lettuce, raspberries, peas etc. I must do something or there will . . .

Posted: 2017-07-15

Home sweet haunted home

Couple moves into new home only to discover some unexpected occupants

Got ghosts? A friend of mine says she and her husband are living in a haunted house. I asked if they’d let me tell their spooky tale. They agreed, asking only that we keep their name and location private, for obvious reasons. . . .

Posted: 2017-07-15

Make old new again

Ten simple ways to give everyday items a fresh purpose

Summer is a hard time for me to think about decorating; I mostly turn my focus outside to my garden and porch. But I do use these months to edit my closets and clear the clutter. (I am inspired by . . .

Posted: 2017-07-15

A beauty with brains

Stylish, efficient layout makes this Prairie Pointe home a winner

When builders introduce a new home design, that introduction is usually accompanied by more than a bit of trepidation. That’s because it’s an unproven design. With no track record, the home, while promising, is a blank slate. Only time will tell . . .

Posted: 2017-07-15

Majestic riverfront work of art

Designed by architect David Goyer, top-floor suite a truly rare find

It’s a sight seldom seen at the Waterfront Condominiums — a For Sale sign. There’s a simple explanation for that rare occurrence, says Royal LePage Top Producers’ Glen MacAngus. "This is one of Winnipeg’s most sought-after condominium complexes because of its incredible . . .

Posted: 2017-07-15

WATCH: CherryHill Living. Upscale Recreational Living in Manitoba

Willy Williamson visits CherryHill Living, an upscale RV and Park Model Community just outside Steinbach, Manitoba. A new concept in recreational living for Manitoba, CherryHill Living offers 2 season, and new 4 season lots for an affordable, convenient, alternative country . . .

Posted: 2017-07-13

Be wary of non-native hybrid poplars

Two or three times a month, I receive calls and/or emails from readers complaining about problems with their own columnar poplars or with their neighbour’s columnar poplars. Typically when I visit properties and assess clients’ tree issues who have these . . .

Posted: 2017-07-08

When it comes to renovations, don't cut corners

Residential renovations are big business in Manitoba. In 2016, Manitobans invested more than $2.3 billion into renovation projects to improve their homes. This created over 16, 000 direct jobs and over $872 million in wages for workers in Manitoba’s residential . . .

Posted: 2017-07-08

A bitter dill to swallow

QUESTION: As gardening season arrives, I am thinking about planting cucumbers. The problem is that garden cucumbers always taste bitter. Do you have any solutions to get rid of the bitter flavour? — Pearl Answer: This old trick works on bitter garden . . .

Posted: 2017-07-08

Prevention is the best medicine

Prudence the key to controlling pests and diseases

Pests and disease in the flower or vegetable garden can cause serious damage to plants. Your best defence starts well before signs of an infestation or disease problem, but even with careful selection of disease-resistant plants, cultural practices such as . . .

Posted: 2017-07-08