With many more people turning to gardening over the past year, a knock-on effect has been a rise in thefts – not just of power tools and mowers but also of the plants themselves. Opportunist thieves can pick freshly planted …
Spring is just around the corner – Yessir! It’s just about the best gardening season of the year when there’s everything to play for. All our hopes and dreams are waiting to blossom making this year’s garden better than ever. …
Why is Air Pollution a Concern? Air pollution is a global problem that affects us all, causing harm to our health, vegetation and ecosystems in both urban and rural areas. It occurs when clean air is polluted by particulate matter …
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Watering the garden, washing your car or filling up a kid’s paddling pool would be difficult without a garden hose. The problem is, where to put it when you’re done? Take a look at these great ways to keep it …
If you’ve taken gardening a bit more seriously over the past year, then perhaps it’s time to invest in a greenhouse. It will give seedlings and cuttings an opportunity to grow earlier in the season, safe from the biting frost, …
Mowers, shovels, brooms and secateurs- your garden tools come in all shapes and sizes and they all need to be stored. We’ve put together a list of the best garden tool storage ideas in one place, so you can stop …
Feeling blue? Longing for spring? Whilst winter brings cold, frost and sleet, did you ever imagine that gardens can be deliciously scented amidst the snowfall? Banish the winter blues Whether you have a small courtyard or a large country garden, …
You wouldn’t be alone if you sometimes feel faintly despairing about the state of your winter garden. It’s not just that our gardens are lacking in colour or interesting foliage, so much of our disappointment comes from lack of structure. …
The inside-outside garden is all about creating flow from your inside to your outdoor space, so one naturally blends into the other and the garden feels like an extension of your home. This has become all the more important since …
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One in eight households in Great Britain has no access to a private or shared garden, according to analysis of Ordinance Survey Maps data last year by the Office for National Statistics. This rises to more than one in five …
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We all adore the coverage of the glamorous RHS flowers shows from May onward. Are you hopelessly addicted to the compelling TV footage of the glorious Chelsea Flower Show or those fabulous flowers displays at Hampton Court? Hey, I could …
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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. Front Garden Border Source Lots of us have boring tarmacked parking spaces, but you can switch …
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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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Allotments conjure up visions of carrots, potatoes and cabbages rammed into sacks. There’s so much you’re barely able to get your produce home. On overcast days you drink tea with neighbouring plot holders in a rickety iron building….it’s a lovely …
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People experiencing depression may have a viable option to medication if studies into soil microbes are correct. Researchers have discovered that a bacterium in the soil called Mycobacterium Vaccae activates neurons that stimulate serotonin production. M. Vaccae works in a …
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If you’re stuck for something to do on the weekend consider visiting your local garden centre. Garden centres are not only for gardening enthusiasts, although there will be plenty of interest for gardeners, but they are also great destinations for …
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If you love gardening, but your back is taking the brunt of your hard work, you need a potting bench! The perfect height for planting seedlings, labelling and watering, it’ll make your life a lot easier – especially if you …
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Gardening can be incredibly rewarding. Even a flower garden can provide a peaceful sanctuary away from the troubles of the world. A vegetable garden can provide you with food that costs virtually nothing, plus a closer connection to the natural …
There is something deeply spiritual about trees, standing silently as they watch generations passing by. Versatile and adaptable, the correct species will add huge dimension and depth to your outdoor refuge, while complementing existing shrubs and perennials perfectly. Their leafy …
Mulch is a great way to slowly feed your plants, help retain soil moisture, prevent weeds, stop soil erosion and give your garden a neat and tidy appearance. One of the best organic mulches is bark mulch because it’s long-lasting …
You might see a garden shredder is an unnecessary indulgence, at least that’s what I used to think as I eyed them up online and shuffled around garden centre offerings. It was only when I took the plunge (see my market research …
What is Mulching? Mulching refers to placing a protective and potentially nutritional barrier around your plants to improve health and the garden’s appearance. Compost, pebbles, manure or fabric is ‘mulch’. You don’t have to mulch, but you’ll be surprised at …
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What is a Veg Trug ? In the most basic sense a VegTrug is a container big enough to grow plants in. The reality is that they are a space-saving extra slice of garden with perfect soil that also looks …
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Not all of us have perfect ‘Gardener’s World’ type affairs outside. Many of us have micro gardens with no room to dig up the soil. Some of us are renting. This is not an excuse! You can still grow your …
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Many gardeners disagree with the idea of sticking to a particular design, feeling it will stunt or dampen their creativity. However, the opposite is often true- a well-designed plot can unify your garden, giving it a stronger sense of purpose …
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There are some garden ornaments, that are a bit, how do I put this, unusual. There’s something about them that although hard to explain, add a bit of unique charm to your garden. When you look at them they take …
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Breathing in the fresh air, revelling in the serenity of nature and giving your muscles a mini-workout. Gardening really is a cure-all, a panacea to neutralize the physical and mental strains of modern life. The benefits of gardening are a …
About to throw out that old chest of drawers or rusting chandelier? Don’t! Upcycling ideas have exploded in popularity recently, and it’s not difficult to see why. What could be more satisfying than taking an old disused item and creating …
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Let’s face it- you’re not going to be spending much time basking in your garden in winter unless you’re a husky or a penguin. But that doesn’t mean it has to become a dull, bleak, frosty landscape. By choosing your …
Elegant Christmas Garden Ideas Take your winter garden from boring to blissful this festive season with some simple yet effective DIY projects for the garden! Winter is an in-between time for gardens. Short days and poor light mean that even …
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