You want everything you plant to flourish to the best of its ability. You want blousy heads on your dahlias, an abundant harvest in the vegetable beds and beautiful lush fruit crops from your bushes. There are many ways to help plants flourish, from feeds to fertilisers, to rich, homemade compost. But what if there …
When it comes to getting your garden ready for the cold weather, there can be several factors to consider. As such, contending with the potential threats that can find their way into the garden during winter can cause us some concern, especially if we’ve invested a lot of time during the spring and summer. Fortunately, …
Humans have been gardening for centuries. In fact, the first few civilizations throughout human history started gardening as an essential foundation for their survival. Unfortunately, with so many trying to keep up with the ever-increasing demands of modern society, a lot of people very rarely place gardening high enough in their list of priorities whenever …
What makes a place worth living? Is it the security service or the number of amenities available in there? A home is where our heart is and in order to make a place worth living, we must understand the basic needs of a home. Yes, your house also has a heart of itself and it …
Having a beautiful yard can be challenging when you have pets you share it with, particularly dogs. By setting aside a little time to make your patio more pet-friendly, you can make your yard into a zone both of you can appreciate and get the most of. Below are 6 ways to make your patio …
As the winter months creep ever closer, the need to get your garden ready for the chilly weather comes with it. Although there are many horticultural tasks you cannot undertake in winter, here are some from homeware and garden equipment retailer Andrew James, which are a necessity. Winter Veggies Any seasoned gardener knows, that sowing …
Companion planting is a tricky business – and for that reason many gardeners are reluctant to try it. But if done the right way, combining different types of plants in the same growing space can be hugely beneficial and rewarding. Companion planting falls under the category of polyculture – a technique that has been used …
If you have been reading about much of the energy-saving products that are available, you may have noticed that they tend to focus on indoor savings, however, there is quite a bit that can be done outdoors. While there is no way to save as much money in the garden as there is to do …
Here in the UK, it is estimated that around 27 million people practice gardening as a hobby, which accounts for a retail market worth about £5 billion. It’s clear that gardening is a big part of UK culture and many residents not only take pride in their garden but see it as a source of …
If a homeowner wanted to revamp their garden, they would naturally turn to a landscape gardener, who, for a price, would prepare the ground, and build the garden in terms of grass, soil and terrace. There would his boundaries lay, and if you wanted some finishing touches like timber furniture or garden features and ornaments, …
