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 …
Spring is finally on its way, and with it comes green grass. But sometimes green isn’t enough. Sometimes even the lushest lawns can have sparse, patchy spots. So how can you get a greener lawn this spring? Here are 7 easy tips to keep your lawn looking greener! 1. Take Care of Weeds Right Away! …
A beautiful community garden in an urban area can make the space pop out. Not only can you use beautiful mixes of flowers, but edible items can also be planted in these garden beds. Some areas where you might expect to find an urban garden are along sidewalks, on roof tops, in small patches of …
Want to create a beautiful garden, without a huge amount of work? These tips are here to help you do just that. 1. Take it one step at a time You don’t have to start with a huge garden you can’t cater to properly. By keeping your cottage garden small until you become more experienced, …
If you don’t already know what auqascaping is, then maybe it is about time you found out. Some people like to have giant aquariums with fish inside of them, some like to have a beautiful garden outdoors, and some like a combination of both. Aquascaping is kind of a like a combination between both of …
If you’re feeling cold in these winter months, maybe it’s time to turn the heat up…in your greenhouse! Greenhouse heating will protect your precious plants from becoming ice pops and keep your young plants snug and warm until spring. Heating your greenhouse will open up a whole new world of winter gardening! But heating a …
The middle of Winter may not seem like the most obvious time to get work in your garden, but there’s plenty you can do to get a head start before Spring. This new infographic by our friends at Craig Manor Hotel is full of useful tips to help you get your garden in good working …
Japanese knotweed is a highly invasive ornamental garden plant introduced to Britain by the Victorians in the 1800s. It’s almost impossible to control and eradicate and can cause serious damage to buildings, car parks and asphalt driveways by exploiting cracks and weaknesses.
If you’re planning to plant a tree or two, read on to learn about some of the more common mistakes and also to find out some tips to help your planting become a success. Dig a big-enough hole This might seem like a no-brainer, but a common error is to dig a hole that is …
Tired of weeds constantly sprouting up and wreaking havoc on your beautiful garden? Do you find yourself doing all you can to get rid of them, but with no success? If you answered “yes” to either or both of these questions, then you are not alone. Weeds are the ultimate bane for every gardener out …
