We’re hoping to be able to sit out in the sun and enjoy BBQ food all summer long. If you’re looking to get a new BBQ or buy your first, this is a guide...
Garden furniture is not cheap so taking care of your garden set will ensure that it lasts you for years and ensures it is a worthwhile investment.
From...
Bank holidays are great – or are they?
Yes, we get some extra days off, but it seems it is never quite as relaxing as we think it will be.
The beaches...
After a long winter of bare trees and diminished foliage it’s nice to see some blossom making its way in and the trees are starting to leaf.
As it’s...
For me, decoratively speaking and in terms of maintenance, I prefer my plants and flowers are planted in pots. If you do too but your plants don’t seem...
Spring is right around the corner and after a long, cold
winter you are ready for something other than a snow-blanketed lawn and garden.
You want colour...
One of the most common problems for gardeners is how to manage shade. Most gardens will experience some sort of shade throughout the day and the worry...
Hanging baskets make a lovely addition to any home. They give your home a taste of the country; add a touch of personalisation; display a range of flowers...
By Jodie Kushner.
Your garden is an extension of your home and with a few extra features it can be the most beautiful part of your property. There are...
It’s now getting to that time of year where we need to prepare our garden to hibernate through winter. To ensure we get luscious grass next year, help...
It’s said that one half of our brain is more dominant than the other. Would you say you’re more creative, which is said to be a characteristic of the...
Slowly but surely, we’re finally seeing the characteristics of spring creeping in. Although the weather has been absolutely disastrous until now, we...
Wild garlic is in season, an ingredient loved by nutritionists, chefs and generally by anyone who loves food. This bountiful plant, also a relative to...
There are multiple benefits to growing your own fruit and vegetables. For me, there are three main benefits to having a veggie plot. Firstly, I like the...
By Holly Barry, @HJBarry
Growing your own produce is extremely popular nowadays. It’s a trend that makes sense and is here to stay, as the benefits are...
By Holly Barry, @HJBarry
As a nation, we rarely grow our own produce anymore. Long gone are the war years of rationing, when every spare inch of green...
The warmer days bring with it warmer nights; why should we be heading indoors when the sunsets? Especially as it’s at night when the sky really comes...
In this article Nicky Roeber, the Online Horticultural Expert at Wyevale Garden Centres, shares his top vertical gardening tips so you can hit one of...
I find the prospect of keeping house plants quite daunting. Any prior experience does not bode well in my favour, and certainly not in favour of the plants...
