While it’s possible for you to wear any shoes you want when working in your garden, note that the best gardening footwear is one which meets a special set of requirements. You need it once you start spending plenty of time in your garden. A pair of shoes specifically designed for gardening can make your …
We all want our outdoor space to look its best whether it be a front garden or the back. But it can be hard to think of ways to add something special, a bit of drama, texture and colour. Top image source One way that’s incredibly useful is with planters. Planters are great because they …
If you want to share your garden with a host of different species of wildlife then you must make it a friendly place for them to visit. You must make it a haven for them. You must make it a place where they can escape the plights of the natural world. Most importantly, you need …
Would you say that a great part of your day is stressful and erratic? If you look forward to spending some quiet time away from your office and traffic jam every day, it might be a good idea to turn your home into a peaceful oasis of good energy and tranquility. You’ve already heard about …
Once upon a time not all that long ago, the countryside was full of meadows bursting with an array of flowering plants that support wildlife such as butterflies, insects, birds and small animals. Sadly, over the last 80 or so years, we’ve lost a staggering 99% of what’s termed unimproved grasslands. Growing a wildflower meadow …
With summer fast approaching, you want to spend more time outdoors. Long summer days spent around the BBQ grilling sausages, followed by sitting around the fire pit into the night. Water fights, impromptu tennis games, football – the activities are endless. You can grow fresh fruit and vegetables that make the perfect accompaniment to your …
Let it be known that there is no better place in the world to chill out in on a hot summer’s day than a good garden. Of course, that can’t be achieved if the hedges are high, the water feature lacks water and if the grass is blocking out the sun! Everyone should take the …
Come autumn time, there’s nothing better than picking sweet, crisp apples and pears right from your own garden. Huge old fruit trees are fantastic if you have the space, but what if you want to grow your own orchard fruit in a smaller garden? Don’t worry, growing cordon fruit trees is a clever space-saving method …
The perfect garden is an elusive beast. Just like the Loch Ness monster, you may believe that it exists but that is no guarantee that you’ll know how to find it or ever see it even just for a second. Top photo via Flickr One of the reasons that it can be hard to get …
The garden is a fantastic place for enjoying fresh air and spending time with the family. You can turn your small (or big) home garden into something even more useful if you start growing your own food. Here’s a look at the five biggest benefits of growing your own food in a home garden and …
