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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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, …
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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A garden is a beautiful space, full of sights, sounds and scent to cheer you up and boost health, but it’s also a battle ground. Every gardener needs tools. Soil needs digging, weeds need removing, hedges cutting back and the …
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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 …
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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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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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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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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