gardening

Why gardening is good for your health

Research shows that gardening is hugely beneficial not just for your physical health, but your mental health too! A new infographic from our friends at What Shed reveals many of the ways that gardening can improve your health and your mood. Did you know for example that regularly spending time in the garden could reduce

Organic gardening for beginners

organic gardening

Everyone has to start out somewhere. If you have a desire to grow a green thumb, or if your fingers are green but you started out using non-organic methods and want to change your ways, never fear. We here at Garden Furnitureland have put together a few tips on how to start your own organic

Achieve your perfect lawn with our lawn care tips and garden inspirations

lawn

A beautiful, lush lawn is the centrepiece of any garden and achieving a healthy lawn is definitely something to be proud of! There is nothing better than sitting back and relaxing in your perfectly manicured garden and watching the whole family enjoy time outside. But to achieve a great garden you need to decide what lawn

What is Xeriscaping?

xeriscaping

If you haven’t heard of this trend in gardening and landscaping, its not surprising. The term has been coined in the 1980s, whereas the concept exists since the 1970s. It hasn’t become universally popular yet, but it is gaining some traction, particularly in drier climates, such as southern California. In a nutshell, xeriscaping is a

Caring for your lawn in the autumn

lawn care

We’ve all used our lawns a lot over the past few months, and it’s had a lot to contend with – sun and drought, too much rain, big and little feet running all over it – all manner of elements that will have depleted it and put it to the test. To use them as

How to plant grass seed in your garden

grass

You are a proud owner of your own garden and leave no stones unturned to give it its best look. Of course, it all starts from planting some green and shiny grass seeds on it. But if you’re doing it first time and looking for some expert advices, you’re at the right place. When It’s

How much are gardeners in the UK spending on their garden?

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Looking after our gardens in the way we want to can be costly – but we know it will bring happiness to our homes! It’s estimated that over the course of a gardener’s lifetime, they’ll spend £30,000 on tending to their garden. A staggering amount by anyone’s standards, but just how does the amount break

3 free apps to help you enhance your gardening skills

gardening apps

Maximizing Potential There are a lot of landscaping opportunities out there, and one of the best you can pursue would be the installation of a garden which bears produce. Provided the garden is taken care of properly, you may see property value increase. Collaterally, you also get fresh, non-GMO produce which isn’t saturated in corporate

The best taste of all: Starting your own vegetable garden

vegetable garden

Have you ever had a yearning to grow your own? There are few activities more rewarding than getting in touch with your inner farmer and nurturing plants from seed to crop. It’s not always easy or desirable to get your hands on an allotment, so perhaps you could start with your own garden. Plan the

5 steps for keeping your garden beautiful in Summer

summer gardening

Summer is a great time of year. The days are longer, the sun is shining and the weather is nice. Great for those that love to soak up the sunshine, not so great for our gardens. It seems that the sunshine and warm weather not only affects people, but also our gardens too. The grass