Summer Garden Party What keeps many of us going through the wet and windy days of winter is the thought of warm, sunny days and balmy summer evenings. Seizing the moment and making the most of those light summer evenings and hosting a summer garden party is a must. When it comes to hosting a …
Gardening is one of the most satisfying pastimes available for someone who doesn’t wish to be idle. The act of planting and cultivating seeds for produce or to have flowering plants relaxes the mind. It not only provides homemakers with fresh vegetables or fruits within the season but, if done right, can even help raise …
With the current emphasis on sustainable living all over social media, many people are starting to grow their own produce. Homegrown fruit and vegetables are always more tasty than store-bought and it also doesn’t come packaged in plastic which can’t be recycled. And flowers and trees are also great to grow because they look beautiful, …
As any house-hunter can tell you, if an estate agent has a property on their books with a south-facing garden, that will be featured as one of the properties benefits. But is a south-facing garden really the best? Are north, east and west-facing gardens to be avoided? Which facing garden is best for you depends …
A kitchen garden is what exactly the term means. It has a garden with fruits, herbs, and vegetables that you can harvest and use in your kitchen. It’s a fun hobby that can save you money since you don’t have to buy fresh produce when you have them at home. Plus, you can also be …
A garden room is a separate living area located in the garden. It offers a multi-functional space with furnishings and versatile designs ideal for storing items, or simply maximising your outdoor living space. Whether you want to convert your Surrey garden room into a garden office, a garden gym, or a garden games room, they …
You can visualise how much time we spend on grass. On a hot summer day watching kids splash in a swimming pool, and lounging around a family barbecue in the fresh breeze are all great warm-weather pursuits. It isn’t all sunshine on the grass, as trimming, fertilising, and cleaning up after the dog require a …
Having a back garden is something we should never take for granted – not everyone is fortunate enough to have one or like caring for one, so when we have the chance, we should take advantage of it by carrying out some beautiful landscaping. Landscaping does not have to be time-consuming or expensive, and many …
Pest problems can be disappointing when a positive garden season abruptly ends due to an infestation. Dealing with insects and diseases is a natural chore for gardeners. Still, it’s always a win when gardeners manage to stomp out pests from their precious greenery. Instead of dealing with an out-of-hand infestation, spare your garden from pest …
As far as therapeutic tasks go, gardening is up there with the best of them. It’s been beneficial during the pandemic. Plant nurseries have been busy trying to keep up with the surprising demand. While it’s been mostly a pleasant surprise, they still have trouble trying to fulfill all the demands. Looking after plants has …
