Wildlife Gardening – Spring is Almost Here!
If part of the joy of gardening for you is having wildlife come to visit, then there are a few jobs that you need to get down to before the end of the winter. The crocuses and daffodils are coming up and it will soon become busier with insects and wildlife. If you’re looking to […]
What to Do In Your Garden in March
Now that March is upon us, there isn’t much time until the summer starts and the garden growth takes off with serious vigour. Here are the jobs that you might want to start to get on top of for this earliest part of spring: Lawn edges could be tied up with a half moon. Alternatively […]
Improving Your Garden Soil Organically
Nice gardens aren’t something that just naturally occur. They take work and this includes ensuring that the soil is of a quality that will help the plants to grow because they are getting more than their fair share of good nutrients. Adding organic material to soil is one of the best ways to add nutrients […]
The Best Apps and Websites for Gardeners
According to Ofcom 66% of the UK population are now using smartphones. What’s so great about this stat if you’re a gardener? The accompanying apps and websites of course! They can provide much help from identifying weeds to providing guidance for growing crops and fruits. Although working the soil and the world of technology may […]
4 Ways That a Log Splitter Can Benefit Your Home
Now that we’re entering winter time, we’re in the colder weather window that means we need to look to lighting fires and stoves to keep warm. Have you ever considered purchasing a log splitter to make your wood cutting job easier? Here’s what you’ll gain: Log Size One of the main advantages of getting a […]
Creating an Organic Vegetable Garden
These days creating an organic vegetable garden has become a very popular goal and pastime. There’s no knowing what chemicals are sprayed on our food before they are sent to the supermarket for our consumption, but those who grow their own are very clear about what is or isn’t on their veg. Fortunately the practices […]
Tillers Are a Gardener’s Best Friend
In the olden golden days of times gone by, when the hobby of gardening was only just taking off, digging over the garden could mean you almost broke your back. Now that tillers are available, compact soil can be broken apart without anybody having to lie down for a week’s recovery afterwards. Although tillers may […]
4 Reasons Why You Need a Log Splitter At Home
It’s never too early to prepare for the colder months of the year. Before we know it, the first days of autumn will be upon us and then winter will be on its way. We might not want to even think about it yet, but forewarned is forearmed – especially when it comes to stocking […]
How to Cut Firewood Efficiently
With energy prices still on the rise, many homeowners are opting for a more natural source of heat – firewood. If this is you, and you’re looking into what’s necessary to supply your fireplace or woodburner with a constant stream of wood to fuel it then read on. Tools for wood cutting The chainsaw is […]