Whether you are a pet owner or welcoming your first furry friend, pets make great companions! Not only they make our lives much happier and healthier, but they also play therapeutic roles and affect the quality of our lives. The bad news? While you cuddle with your pet all the time, cleaning the leftover mess …
Winter doesn’t seem like the most obvious time of year to plant vegetables and plants, however it is. If you’re smart and choose well you can kick things off, even when it’s near freezing. These winter vegetables can survive in the cold weather very well. However, if you think a frost is coming, it is …
Making your own compost sounds like a lot of hassle, especially when it is readily available to buy in garden centres and DIY stores. However, there are plenty of reasons to start your own compost pile. Not only is it cheaper than buying a ready-mix, but composting will also reduce your refuse waste, saving you …
Hedgehog numbers are falling in the UK, and it’s though that urbanisation and growing badger numbers are to blame. A new video produced by Chester Zoo shows you easy ways to make your garden more hedgehog friendly.
Many important plants and crops rely on bees to pollinate them. With bee numbers in decline, you can you do your little bit to help by making your garden more bee-friendly. Our new infographic will show you how.
There are several types of insects & bugs that are highly beneficial to your garden, as they pollinate your plants and keep away pests. You can attract these ‘beneficial bugs’ by building a simple insect hotel. Watch the video below to see how it’s done, then try out your own!
Are you about to throw out an old wooden bed? Why let it go to waste when you could transform it into a unique wooden garden bench! Follow this easy step-by-step guide to find out how.
This excellent video will walk you through the process of erecting a wooden garden fence, with tips & advice from the professionals and a few common mistakes to avoid.
The art of upcycling — re-purposing old items to create quirky ornaments, storage solutions or pieces of furniture — is becoming more and more popular in the UK, as homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes unique on a tight budget. So we decided to put together this list of 8 easy & …
Use this excellent infographic to choose the right garden tool for the job every time.
