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 do not necessarily need a container to create your own compost, you can just have a compost heap or pile. Continue Reading
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 a short list of things you can try. 1. Strong odours – cats notoriously do not like certain scents and Continue Reading
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 carbohydrates. Potatoes cooked in the correct way are actually good for us. Many people spend hundreds of pounds each year Continue Reading
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 into your garden. What are the main benefits? 1. They look fantastic – there is no denying the fact that Continue Reading
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 a big advantage. Having artificial grass stays green and healthy looking all year round. You do not need to water Continue Reading
Choosing the Right Kind of Turf
Believe it or not, there are many different kinds of turf you can choose to buy. The type you choose depends on many factors, but the most important one is the situation of your garden. If it’s south facing and gets sun all day long, they you can have almost Continue Reading
Looking After Grass When you Have Children
Having a garden is wonderful when you have a family, giving your children quality time spent out of doors. You’ll also know if you’re in this situation that keeping your grass health is almost impossible with little feet running around, churning up mud and making grass go brown. Here are Continue Reading
Choosing the Right Fencing for your Garden
Garden fencing is practical and functional, but it can look good as well. It’s important you select a kind of fencing that will look attractive and will complement your beautiful garden, that you have worked hard to keep looking good. If you want a fence that looks good as well, Continue Reading
Growing a Chilli Plant
A chilli plant is a good option for your home or your garden. It will generally be fairly easy to care for, and best of all, if you do care for it well, it will reward you with lots of delicious chillies to cook with. The main thing is to Continue Reading
Choosing a Metal Garden Gate
Metal garden gates and wrought iron garden gates are all the rage. They are stylish yet traditional at the same time, so they would suit a more traditional home very well. They could also look great on a modern home – the range of styles out there will present you Continue Reading