If you’ve ever spotted a wild animal in trouble and wished you could help this guide is for you… We’re going to cover practical steps you can take to help injured wildlife by running through the most common scenarios – …
Thinking about working from home? Maybe you need some more space? Find out how building a garden room might just be the answer you’re looking for. How to Choose the Right Garden Office Room An extension or loft conversion will …
There are endless possibilities for your front garden! We’ve sourced 30 of the best front garden ideas to inspire you to get creative. 1. Source Lots of us have boring tarmacked parking spaces, but you can switch yours up with …
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Grass snakes are totally harmless, but it’s fair to say the majority of us would be shocked and scared to see one swimming across the pond or disappearing into the flower border. Don’t be scared – this guide will give …
Bug hotels are a great way to start connecting with nature! If you’re looking to green up your outdoor space, entertain the kids, and be kind to the environment then an easy-build bug hotel is the best place to start. …
Woodworking is a profession as old as time, but it never goes out of fashion. Wood is a natural material we can all connect to, and what better way to experience that connection than making beautiful, useful, or preferably both, …
We live alongside billions of insects here on planet Earth, but a new study estimates a third of them are at risk. Insects are disappearing at a rate of 2.5% a year. That means if we keep going the way …
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Have you watched the birds recently? If not, I’d heartily recommend it. Our UK birds include bully robins, timid wrens, gentle pigeons, and here-today-gone-tomorrow swallows all fighting for survival. It’s like a soap opera out there. I love it because …
Kale is one of those fool-proof crops that everyone should grow because it’s hardy in the cold months, it’s resistant to most diseases, and grows in all types of soil. Kale is a member of the brassica family. It’s a …
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Take a journey of DIY discovery, and see exactly what’s possible in your garden with a bit of creative flair and elbow grease. We’ve sourced the very best garden design ideas that are creative, fun & achievable in a weekend! …
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The cut chrysanthemum is a familiar flower in supermarkets and florists, and is grown commercially in huge quantities. It is a traditional garden flower, and while its popular appeal has waxed and waned many times over the decades, it retains …
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The Alstroemeria, or Peruvian lily, is a long-lived, free-flowering perennial that originates from South America. They grow from tubers, and produce lots of colourful flowers from June through to the first winter frosts on stems up to 1.2m tall, depending …
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The Phlox genus encompasses nearly 70 species, and includes annuals, perennials and shrubs. Most of the perennial varieties are upright, but a few species are mat forming. Most of the popular garden varieties derive from the species Phlox paniculata, an …
Hyacinths are a delightful plant to grow for a burst of spring colour and fragrance. They can be grown in pots, window boxes and borders in groups to provide a lovely spring display. They are a great choice for growing …
Poinsettia has become the archetypal Christmas house plant. Its cheery red flowers are a common festive season sight in homes, garden centres and supermarkets across the UK. One recent estimate suggested that six million poinsettias are bought here every Christmas. …
This evergreen shrub is grown for its mass of beautiful, star-shaped white flowers, which have a delicate citrus fragrance, in late April through May. It also has attractive glossy foliage with leaves that are aromatic and shaped like small palm …
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Camellias are one of the most popular evergreen early flowering garden shrubs, providing a short-lived but often intense splash of colour. As woodland plants, they grow best in light shade, although with watering and care some types will also thrive …
Alchemilla mollis, or lady’s mantle, is a herbaceous perennial that forms attractive, pale green clumps of leaves that are shaped like scallop shells. Being densely but finely hairy, these catch droplets of dew and rain, which sit as miniature spheres …
Hypericum, also known as Rose of Sharon or St John’s Wort, is grown for its profusion of golden- yellow flowers from July to October. Many types are evergreen or semi-evergreen. This is a tough, hardy and easy to grow shrub …
Cordyline is an easy to grow plant that adds a tropical vibe to the garden. It looks equally good in city or coastal gardens and anywhere you want to add an element of the exotic. These plants are woody-stemmed shrubs …
