Is Gardening Good For You? The Benefits of Gardening For Mind & Body
As gardeners running a gardening blog we are obviously proponents of the benefits that…
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Aerating Your Lawn
Aerating is one of those things you’ve probably heard recommended for your lawn numerous…
What to do in your Garden in August
Even though the garden may seem to stop growing at particular times of the…
A Short Guide to British Snakes
When you think of snakes you probably picture an exotic jungle somewhere on the…
The Best Times and Methods to Water the Garden
As a youngster I used to love nothing more than watering my nan’s garden,…
How to Attract Birds to Your Garden
If perhaps you are a young bloodied male and typed the phrase ‘how to…
Slugs – Removing Them Naturally and Un-naturally
Getting Rid of Slugs As a rule, I don’t tend to kill any living…
Why Buying a Garden Shredder Is a Worthwhile Investment
Garden shredders are one piece of kit that is regularly debated in the gardening…
Gardening Gift Ideas For Mother’s Day
As I mentioned in my previous article my mum was an avid gardener. She would…
How to Tackle an Overgrown Garden
When I still lived at my dad’s house we had quite a big back…
Teach Children Gardening Skills For The Future
I was delighted to see some recent news while scouring the Internet for gardening…
5 Wonderful Winter Plants to Brighten Up Your Garden
Let’s face it; your garden in winter can look pretty dull. Aside from the…
Get more plants for next year – absolutely free!
Now that you’ve done most of the repairs in your garden that you’d been…
Growing used to daylight
Like humans, plants prefer to operate in daylight rather than fumbling around in the…
Gardeners Breaking EU Law By Using Coffee To Deter Slugs
Gardeners who use coffee granules to keep slugs at bay during this wet summer…
Using Safety Equipment with a Chainsaw
The correct usage of a chain saw is a big topic in its own…
How happy are your hanging baskets?
We all love them. Whenever we’re walking up to someone’s front door and are…
The History Of The Hedge – Trimmer
The hedge-trimmer has been required for a long while; hedges & bushes have always…
Keep your plants hydrated – Despite the drought
Gardeners in the south and east of England are still facing up to the…
How To Turf A Lawn
If your garden is in need of a makeover, laying fresh turf can make…