Six Items You Shouldn’t Add to Compost
More and more homes are creating compost piles. However, some items should not be added. Here are six of them. Items to Avoid Composting Coal or Charcoal ashes can contain
Stone vs Mulch in Plant Beds
When landscaping your garden, you may wonder which material is going to be the most efficient to put down in flower beds, to help minimise the growth of weeds. The
Benefits of Growing and Using Ginger
Ginger is an incredibly beneficial herb to grow and has traditionally been used for tons of reasons all around the world. Ginger can be used for culinary reasons such as
How to Start Growing Tomatoes
If you are considering growing your own tomatoes next year, now is the perfect time to start considering your options and prepping. Growing your own fresh vegetables is an incredible
15 Best Items for Composting
Composting your own waste is an excellent way to save money by creating your own fertile top soil and helps reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfills. You
How to Help the Hedgehogs
Sadly, hedgehog numbers continue to decline in the UK but there are a few simple things people can do to help give these cute, quiet creatures a leg up. 1.
How to prevent cats using your garden as a litter box
It is very frustrating when cats decide to do their business in your garden, luckily there are a few ways that you can prevent this from happening. We have compiled
How to grow potatoes
There is no disputing that the potato is one of the most versatile and common vegetables. Potatoes are a fantastic food source that provides us with a high dose of
Benefits of a garden pond
Have you been considering getting a pond but are still on the fence? Having a garden pond comes with many benefits and is a great way to bring more nature
Pros and cons of artificial turf
Artificial turf has become increasingly popular in recent times but is it for everyone? Pros – Saves water – if you like to have fresh green grass, then this is