Gardening is the favorite pastime of many homeowners. Whether you have a basic garden with a few flowers, veggies, or fruits, or you have a bigger garden with a pergola or furniture in it, there’s nothing like spending some quality time to yourself in a garden. For homeowners who have bigger gardens with furniture in …
As winter comes, there are some important steps you need to take to prepare your yard. From preparing your plants and grass to winterizing the pool, these steps will make sure your yard is ready for another year. Mow the Lawn As summer comes to and end and winter is in sight, you need to …
Although many homeowners focus on the interior of their house when renovating or having recently acquired a home, the exterior features of your property can be just as important for the aesthetic of your house. Pergolas and gazebos can provide you with a space to relax, have fun, and can look beautiful as the central …
Your outdoor space deserves your equal attention just like your indoor one, and when it comes to choosing furniture, you should be very careful on what you are buying because that will affect the overall look of your house. You see, your garden and your patio are what people see first when they enter your …
Have you just bought a new home but don’t want to leave your garden behind? Just because you’re moving house doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your favorite plants as well. Moving your garden to a new landscape is a delicate operation that will require lots of time and energy, but it can …
We put a lot of effort into saving energy in our homes – whether it’s choosing energy efficient light bulbs, keeping your house well-insulated or switching off appliances – but how much thought do we put into saving energy in the garden? A new infographic designed by Mainland Aggregates suggests 5 simple gardening hacks that …
Japanese gardens are designed to provide a space of relaxation and meditation, and creating your own is an authentic route to an idyllic outdoor space. If you’re planning to create your own Japanese garden, this guide includes a summary of the different types you can take inspiration from, a few ‘how to’ steps on actually …
You don’t need to be an expert to mow your garden by the book. Even if you’re new to this kind of activity, experience comes with time. Moreover, everything is about planning. Some people trim edges first, while others focus on mowing first and trimming after. Assuming that you have the right type of mower …
There’s a difference between garden soil and potting soil. They may both be soils for planting, but they are fundamentally different and serve different purposes. Garden soil is normally great for all plants, but there are situations where it stops being an ideal soil. Whenever it is put inside a container, garden soil suffers from …
Moving into March, you would expect the weather to gradually improve – higher temperatures and prolonged spells of sunshine at the very least. As it stands at the midpoint of March though, we have already endured a yellow weather warning from the Met Office and a barrage of uncharacteristically unpleasant weather. With the British weather …
