It's only a matter of moments before spring really gets underway. In fact, it is already well advanced in some areas of the country. If you haven't managed it already, a little work on garden care now - mending, sharpening, cleaning - will really pay dividends as growth gets underway. Have a general tidy up […]

Along with bugs and weeds, frost can often be a garden’s worst nightmare. If you want your flowers and plants to make it through the cold season, it’s vital that you take the right steps to protect your garden. We’ve compiled a list of ten things to keep in mind when fighting the good fight […]

There’s a common myth that garden parties and are just a summer thing. Granted, you may have a little trouble lighting a barbecue in the middle of winter but needless to say, the garden can be enjoyed throughout the year. Check out our guide for a few tips and ideas on making the most of […]

Gardening is all about prior preparation and timing. Having a 12-month schedule and plan is essential to keeping on top of all the jobs that need doing for the perfect garden. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a handy guide for you to follow with advice on what to plant, when to plant it and […]

2016 is just around the corner. Have you started thinking about making a New Year’s resolution? Going to the gym and being more organised are just two of the many promises we make and soon break. How about getting out in the garden more? Gardening can be such a fulfilling hobby but it’s often hard […]

The temperature has dropped, the hats and scarves are out and we’ve seen our first bit of snow. It can only mean one thing - winter is here and Christmas is on its way! For some people, the holiday season means staying inside, keeping warm and only leaving the house when it’s essential, i.e. a […]

Many adults already appreciate the advantages of gardening. The health benefits brought through the combination of fresh, outdoor air and physical exertion, the pleasurable aesthetics of seeing your garden blossom and the culinary bonus of eating your very own home-grown produce makes gardening the ideal hobby. Gardening isn’t just for grown-ups, however. Children normally don’t […]

We all love to get snuggled up and cosy as those winter nights draw in, curling up on the sofa with the heating on full blast and the family all huddled up together under blankets with steaming mugs of hot chocolate watching the fantastic television that so often appears in the winter. How many of […]

We all love to spend time outdoors, and if you’ve got a garden it’s all the more enjoyable. But maintaining a garden can be time consuming, not to mention downright expensive. While a lot of people have green fingers and enjoy tending to their garden, others find endless weeding and lawn mowing a drag. If […]

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