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5 things to consider before you lay artificial grass
The sweet spot for our lawns in the UK is probably about a week, sitting somewhere between periods of weather that are too cold, too wet, too hot and too dry.…
Building a sustainable and biodiverse garden: top tips from Chris Packham
We were lucky enough to catch TV presenter and naturalist, Chris Packham, talking at the Hampton Court Flower Show about the UK conservation crisis. Here’s…
Easy post-summer fixes for your home
Warm weather, barbecues and alfresco parties are some of the best bits of summer but after a season of outdoor living, your garden and home need a little love.…
Tips for an Insect Friendly Garden
Our nation’s garden centres may be full of bug sprays and a beginner’s kit for chemical warfare against insects, but the best gardeners know that creating a…
How to grow vegetables in different types of small gardens
A staggering one in eight British households don’t have a garden according to the Office for National Statistics. However, urban micro-gardening is a…
How to Make a Winter Hanging Basket
Summer might be reaching its end, but there’s still time to experiment with flowers and decorate your outdoor area for the autumn/winter period. Hanging…
Outdoor space ideas to extend summer
Need more space? Try looking at your garden. The trend for uniting your garden and home has never been more popular but now you can take it one step further…
Make your garden a 'secure sanctuary'
Insurer Halifax has formulated a list of ways to stop green-fingered thieves from getting their hands on your gardening equipment. Research from the company…
March home updates, advice and tips
Are you ready for Spring? Cleaning might be at the forefront of your mind but this is also the perfect time of year to tackle small projects. Not only will…
Quick garden jobs: How to improve yours in under an hour
It’s time to welcome in the British Summer Time! OK, so that’s one less hour in bed on a Sunday morning. But, it’s more than made up for with the gift of an…
Quick garden jobs: How to improve yours in under an hour
It’s time to welcome in the British Summer Time! OK, so that’s one less hour in bed on a Sunday morning. But, it’s more than made up for with the gift of an…