gardening

How to reflect your own creativity in your garden

garden design

How would you describe your personality? Your personality colours everything in life, including creativity and how this transfers to your home and outdoor space. How can you create a garden that you enjoy and that matches your personality? The garden is an important space, irrespective of how big or small it is. It is the

How to make your own compost

compost

Making your own compost sounds like a lot of hassle, especially when it is readily available to buy in garden centres and DIY stores. However, there are plenty of reasons to start your own compost pile. Not only is it cheaper than buying a ready-mix, but composting will also reduce your refuse waste, saving you

7 tips to make your lawn greener this spring

healthy lawn

Spring is finally on its way, and with it comes green grass. But sometimes green isn’t enough. Sometimes even the lushest lawns can have sparse, patchy spots. So how can you get a greener lawn this spring? Here are 7 easy tips to keep your lawn looking greener! 1. Take Care of Weeds Right Away!

Helpful hints for an urban garden

urban garden

A beautiful community garden in an urban area can make the space pop out. Not only can you use beautiful mixes of flowers, but edible items can also be planted in these garden beds. Some areas where you might expect to find an urban garden are along sidewalks, on roof tops, in small patches of

Six steps to creating a beautiful garden without extra work

Gardening

Want to create a beautiful garden, without a huge amount of work? These tips are here to help you do just that. 1. Take it one step at a time You don’t have to start with a huge garden you can’t cater to properly. By keeping your cottage garden small until you become more experienced,

Aquascaping: The perfect indoor hobby for gardeners

aquascaping

If you don’t already know what auqascaping is, then maybe it is about time you found out. Some people like to have giant aquariums with fish inside of them, some like to have a beautiful garden outdoors, and some like a combination of both. Aquascaping is kind of a like a combination between both of

Top 5 ways to keep your greenhouse warm

greenhouse

If you’re feeling cold in these winter months, maybe it’s time to turn the heat up…in your greenhouse! Greenhouse heating will protect your precious plants from becoming ice pops and keep your young plants snug and warm until spring. Heating your greenhouse will open up a whole new world of winter gardening! But heating a

Start preparing your garden for Spring

Winter prep for a Spring garden

The middle of Winter may not seem like the most obvious time to get work in your garden, but there’s plenty you can do to get a head start before Spring. This new infographic by our friends at Craig Manor Hotel is full of useful tips to help you get your garden in good working

How do you solve a problem like Japanese knotweed?

Japanese knotweed

Japanese knotweed is a highly invasive ornamental garden plant introduced to Britain by the Victorians in the 1800s. It’s almost impossible to control and eradicate and can cause serious damage to buildings, car parks and asphalt driveways by exploiting cracks and weaknesses.

Thinking about planting trees? Read this first

Planting trees

If you’re planning to plant a tree or two, read on to learn about some of the more common mistakes and also to find out some tips to help your planting become a success. Dig a big-enough hole This might seem like a no-brainer, but a common error is to dig a hole that is