Putting Autumn Leaves to Good Use (Mulching)
Introduction Now it’s getting to the end of the year and the winter season is in full swing. It is now a good time to make sure that you protect the roots of any plants in your garden and minimise weed growth amongst other things.This can be achieved by the process of mulching. Mulches are […]
Bindweed and Knotweed
How do you tell the difference between Bindweed & Knotweed? They’re both a problem for gardens but only one can cause permanent damage to your house and garden. Bindweed is not strong enough to support its own weight and, as its name suggests, needs to bind itself to other plants – whereas knotweed will grow […]
Professional Quality Portek Strimmer Heads
If you need a professional quality trimmer head for your brush cutter or grass strimmer then the Portek range of cutting heads is perfect for you. By fitting a high quality head to your machine with decent line you can save time and money. Hard wearing heads and cutting line will last longer and won’t […]
When You Remove a Tree – Plant Another
Trees play an important role in the overall health of our environment. Not only do they provide food and homes for wildlife, but they also play a part in reducing pollution and improving the air that we breathe. They are also capable of regulating microclimates. Their roots can help to prevent erosion and landslides and […]
How to Create the Perfect Garden
Many of us will look into our gardens this summer and sigh at how plain and unorganised it looks. From weeds overtaking the plant box, to the grass becoming long and unruly, there are things about our outdoor havens we would certainly like to change. Creating the perfect garden can take a lot of hard […]
How to Prune Trees and Shrubs without Damaging Them
Did you know that the fastest paced tree surgeon course takes over a month to complete? However, by employing some basic principles, it’s possible to cut back trees and shrubs without needing to attend a course that will teach you about not damaging them. However, if damage is caused, then it can lead to unsatisfactory […]
How to Create the Perfect Garden
Many of us will look into our gardens this summer and sigh at how plain and unorganised it looks. From weeds overtaking the plant box, to the grass becoming long and unruly, there are things about our outdoor havens we would certainly like to change. Creating the perfect garden can take a lot of hard […]
7 Gardening Tools You Need
Summer is here, and with the extra sun we are having comes the extra work of keeping our gardens ready to show off to family and friends. This time of year, gardens are able to reach their full potential in terms of size and beauty. With the right tools and equipment, you can turn your […]
Gardening and Health
Set up in 1897, the Kings Fund is a charity that focuses on improving health care in England by influencing policies and practices. Their vision is to enable the very best healthcare to be available to all. The Kings Fund have more recently turned their attention to gardening and how it should be recognised for […]
Have You Got What It Takes to Make A Business Out of Gardening?
Long summer days spent outside tending greenery, snipping box hedges and catching the scent of lavender is many people’s idea of heaven. If you’ve got natural green fingers and you love to be outdoors, then starting a gardening business might be just the thing for you. What’s involved and who should do it? Whether you […]
Do Plants Improve Mood?
We are all very aware that eating vegetables is one of healthiest things we can do, but what if growing them was too? Gardening has more recently been recognised for its powers at improving both our mental and physical health. This is positive news for those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder, depression or sufferers […]
Top 5 Garden Tools for Every Homeowner
There’s no doubt that using the right tool for the right job can make it far easier and enjoyable to get your gardening tasks done. Fortunately, not a lot of tools are required to do most of the lawn and garden maintenance jobs, and they aren’t very expensive. We take a quick look here at […]
Time to Get Our Gardening On
For some, the idea of getting down to some serious gardening is a little daunting. If that’s you – then let’s start at the beginning. Read on for some jobs to do this coming weekend. Get familiar with your soil Pick it up and squeeze it. You’ll know whether it’s good. It should be a […]
What to Wear When Gardening
We often get asked what clothing is best to wear when working on your garden, so in this blog post we want to share some of our clothing tips. Our first response when we’re asked about clothing is to always wear clothes that are comfortable. Whilst you are in the garden you will be sitting […]
How to Organically Stop Slugs in Their Tracks
Famous cook and gardener, Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall is a big fan of organic gardening and he recently confessed to having very few slug issues in his garden, even though he doesn’t use slug pellets to control them. One of the way that he battles against them to prevent them from munching on down on his […]
Gardening Tips: Gardening Success Depends on Good Preparation
The most successful gardeners prepare early for the growing season. They will already have been trimming, pruning, shearing and mowing in addition to a number of other timely gardening activities. It’s also wise to prepare physically and mentally for what lies ahead in the gardening year. Professional gardeners know that stretching before a big gardening […]