At some time in our lives, we will have a little hedgehog visit our garden. That snuffling sound they make is unmistakable. Unfortunately, hedgehog numbers are in decline in the UK. To help keep this little garden snuffler returning, here are a few tips on how to help them. Create Continue Reading
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 toxic materials that could harm your plants. However, wood ashes are fine. 2. Walnuts also contain a chemical that could Continue Reading
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 typical option is mulch, as it is usually the cheaper option, but it is the most cost-effective? When you put Continue Reading
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 in ginger bread, ginger cookies, ginger candies, ginger ale, ginger wine, ginger tea and much more. It is an excellent Continue Reading
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 benefit, but there are a few things you should consider. Which tomato type? You will need to decide if you Continue Reading
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 do not necessarily need a container to create your own compost, you can just have a compost heap or pile. Continue Reading
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. Create an access hole in your fence, a simple 12cmx12cm hole is sufficient. You could even get with your neighbours 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