flowers

Building a window box planter from scratch

window box

A garden is not the only place you can grow your flowers. Window planter boxes also provide a great alternative on which flowers can bloom and add life to your home’s exterior design. I chose to work on this project for one simple reason. Window boxes are rarely sketched up in new home designs. For

A guide to growing red roses

Your guide to growing red roses

Learn how to grow stunning red roses with the help of our latest expert guide. Ever wanted to try growing your own roses but were unsure where to start? This new infographic from our friends over at Rattan Direct will teach you how to differentiate between different species of roses, what time of year is

Ten easy plants to transform your patio

flowers on patio

Adding a few potted plants to your patio is a great way to spruce things up and give the area a lively, colorful, more natural feel. Luckily, you don’t have to be a professional gardener or own a green thumb to take advantage as there are a great number of easy-to-grow, low-maintenance plants that virtually

4 “pretty in pink” flowers & when to plant them

pink flowers

Whether you’re a fan of feminine shades or prefer a less stereotypically “girly” colour palette, there’s no denying that pink blooms look blooming beautiful in almost every garden. In fact, even in fashion and interior design, pink is having something of a moment. So called “millennial pink” is the current shade du jour, while Pantone

11 ways to add kerb appeal to your home

kerb appeal

If you’re thinking of selling your house, you’ve probably decided to refurbish the interior to make it look as attractive as possible. However, the exterior of your property is the first thing people see and you only get one shot at making a good impression. In this article, we share some tips to help you

Using planters to add something special to your garden

planters

We all want our outdoor space to look its best whether it be a front garden or the back. But it can be hard to think of ways to add something special, a bit of drama, texture and colour. Top image source One way that’s incredibly useful is with planters. Planters are great because they

8 steps to create a wildflower meadow in your garden

wildflower meadow

Once upon a time not all that long ago, the countryside was full of meadows bursting with an array of flowering plants that support wildlife such as butterflies, insects, birds and small animals. Sadly, over the last 80 or so years, we’ve lost a staggering 99% of what’s termed unimproved grasslands. Growing a wildflower meadow

How to make money from your garden

How to make money from your garden

Have you ever considered making money from your hobby? This new infographic from our friends at Rattan Direct will show you how to turn your love of gardening into a source of extra income.

Flowers that will add beauty and colour to your garden

colourful flowers

New gardeners can have so many questions running through their mind; how to take good care of their garden, how to make their garden look attractive round the year, which flowers don’t attract bees, and most importantly, which are the most beautiful flowers to plant. To help make sure your garden looks attractive always we