A house with a huge garden in front of it – this is a picture everyone envisions for a dream home. Well, owning a garden is easy but maintaining it is altogether a different story. Especially when spring arrives after the cold and chilly winters, a garden needs some help to get back its luster …
Those beautiful summer months are finally almost upon us, which means it’s time to get out into the garden and prepare it for the warmer weeks ahead. There’s nothing more exciting than that first glorious day when you can swing open those patio doors and enjoy a sunny afternoon in the comfort of your own …
Garden soil is one of the primary factors that helps in proper plant growth in pots and planter boxes as well as in the enhancement of production in well-developed vegetable gardens. The soil of your garden should not be treated as a means of just supporting the plants, rather its role is much more substantial …
Spending time outdoors is really amazing, and if you have your own garden then even more so. When it comes to planning your garden, then things can get a bit overwhelming. So much to choose from, and so many plans to make, it may seem scary. But luckily, we have some answers. We’ve searched the …
You have the itch to get out there and garden, you probably have all the tools to create a garden even the queen would be envious of! However, you may not have thought about a greenhouse. You may not believe you need a greenhouse but there are in fact many reasons why you actually do …
Some people have green fingers, everything seems to bloom and grow healthily. It may be they have a special talent, but it’s not impossible for anyone to achieve good results. It takes time, care and a degree of knowledge gained by experience, or listening to sound advice. Rattan Direct are committed to delivering guidance on …
Summer has finally arrived, bringing warmer temperatures and much needed sunshine. Like most people, as soon as the temperatures rise, most of our spare time is spent in our gardens. But, in the rush to get that BBQ started, don’t forget that summer also brings its own brand of particular troubles for your gardens plant …
Available in a wide array of colors, sizes, and growing habits, ornamental grasses are a wonderful group of plants which can add beauty and interest to your garden. They are known to perform well as container plants and tend to attract a variety of fauna into your garden.Widely acclaimed as plants of all seasons, ornamental …
As the mercury rises and the weather starts being a bit more pleasant, many of us feel the urge to channel our inner Monty Don and start tending our garden a bit more. Whether your garden is a balcony with a few pots, or several acres in Herefordshire, plants generally follow the same rules and …
Chances are that redesigning your garden won’t be quick nor straightforward, or you’d have done it by now. Perhaps you’ve been thinking about how you would like your garden to look for some time, unsure how to go about it. You may have been wondering if your own horticultural knowledge and design skills are up …
