Maintaining Your Gardening Habit After Lockdown
For those who have gardens, spending time in personal outdoor space has been a welcomed distraction from the chaos of Covid-19. Our gardens have obviously been a popular area to focus our energies, with recent figures emerging that Britons have spent £5.4 billion this year on outdoor spaces, documenting a whopping 322 million more plants […]
Cutting down pollution in your Garden
There are regular toxic air alerts in the UK’s largest cities, allergies and asthma are on the increase, it’s no wonder reducing air pollution is a regular urgent topic. Road traffic is the main contributor to air pollution in urban areas and the plan to gradually fade out diesel engines and fossil fuels will eventually […]
A Brief Guide to Tree Pruning Terminology and Techniques
Why we Need to Prune Trees and bushes require pruning to moderate their shape and size, they also need cutting back to encourage healthy growth. Correct pruning does not only improve the trees appearance and structure, it will boost fruit and and flower production and enhance the overall health of the tree What is the Crown […]
Making the most of your grass space
No matter how large or small your garden, a lawn is usually its largest feature. Making the most of the grass area in your garden with effective cutting and styling can make a huge difference to the look and feel of your garden. We have compiled a few tips on making the most of your […]
What Your Flower Garden Says About You
We all have flowers that we are drawn to. Some people love classic roses while others prefer sunflowers or daisies. Your favourite flowers can say a lot about you and your personality and many flowers have special meanings behind them. There has been a sudden increase in gardening right now, especially amongst families. With many […]
Gardening tips that will give your whole family green fingers
Gardening is an easy and fun activity that will get your whole family outdoors appreciating nature. It will also mean that you and your family can spend quality time together and enjoy a beautiful outdoor space during the warmer months. Getting your kids involved in gardening offers several great benefits and teaching your kids to […]
Garden Therapy – How gardens can help improve your mood and wellbeing
For those of us that are lucky enough to have a garden space no matter how big or small, we either look at it as a place of relaxation or chores. However you see it, it is a space where we can switch off from work or worry, take in fresh air and get back […]
Gardening myths you should know about
Brown grass is dead grass Brown grass is a common sight in the summer months especially if there’s been a drought. The good news is that the lawn can be resurrected and is usually waiting in dormant mode. Keeping your grass watered during heatwaves would be the obvious solution but this isn’t always possible with […]
Bee Friendly Gardening
Save the bees! Leave the grass to grow they say! Don’t weed out the dandelions they say! Figures state that 97% of wildflower meadows have been lost since the 1930s and even with the UK and EU voting to ban harmful neonicotinoids on all outdoor crops there’s more to be done to future proof bee […]
Small changes that can make a big difference in the garden
Winter is a time when we see our garden in its bare form and can look at making changes for the new year. If you have an upstairs, take a few pictures of the garden from a bedroom window so you have a visual of its design to study. Trees and bushes can quickly become […]
How to clean and lubricate hedgetrimmer blades
Cleaning and oiling your long reach hedge trimmer blades is an essential process for keeping them moving freely and cutting efficiently. Every time you use your hedge cutter sap and residue build up on the blades, this organic material causes the blades to rub and stick creating a lagging effect. If the blades are not […]
Managing garden waste
Tidying the garden whether it be mowing the lawn or trimming back hedges is time consuming, then you are left with piles of garden waste to manage which is another job to add to the list. Burning garden waste on a bonfire or in an incinerator is now deemed as inconsiderate for neighbours and the […]
Hedge trimming in Autumn – Advice on which hedges to trim and the best cutting techniques
If you have hedges in and around your property, it’s more than likely you have needed to trim them back in the summer months. If your hedge has been a haven for nesting birds, then the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 has prevented you from trimming the hedges back until the nests are empty. September […]
The Environmentally-friendly Gardener
With wildlife organisations and environment agencies declaring climate change emergencies, its hard not to think about what impact we as homeowners have on our environment and what we can do to reduce our carbon footprint. Whether your focus is on growing or relaxing there are little changes that go a long way and we have […]
Petrol Vs Electric Grass Trimmers
When looking to buy a trimmer there are a few things that should be considered: 1. How big is your garden? If you have a small to medium sized garden which is well maintained, then both petrol and electric versions would be a suitable choice. Petrol trimmers are a better choice for larger gardens as they […]
New Year. New Garden – Tips for giving your garden a make-over!
According to statistics, we are spending more time in our gardens than ever before. The cold weather isn’t putting us off either, with the additions of hot tubs and outdoor structures with heating. But if you don’t have the budget for an outdoor oasis or sunroom there are some thrifty and simple ways to give […]