How to control weeds in your lawn with minimal effort
If you want to have a lush, green and healthy garden then maintenance is your number one defense against weeds.
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How to grow food all year round with just one container
You don’t have to wait for Spring to grow your own food at home, nor do you need a big garden. There are plenty of vegetables that you can grow indoors using just one large plant pot. Use this handy chart to learn what to grow and when to grow it.
Winter maintenance in 5 simple steps
Winter is almost upon us. This means you should slowly prepare your house for the harsh weather, repairing anything that may be seen as a liability.
5 water-efficient landscaping ideas
The design of your garden can have a big impact on the amount of water it uses. Our friends from Water Wise Grass are used to working in drought-prone areas, and have offered us 5 smart landscaping choices that will help reduce water consumption.
The woman who transformed her New York apartment into an urban garden
Summer Rayne Oakes lives in an apartment in one of the busiest cities in the world — not exactly the most obvious place to grow a garden. But despite the lack of space, she has turned her Brooklyn apartment into an indoor jungle containing 500 plants.
A guide to landscaping your garden
Whether you have just moved into a house or have decided it is time to do something with the garden space of your home, landscaping is the way to go. But while it might sound intimidating and ultra-formal, landscaping is really about planning what you want to do with the space and how you are …
How to get rid of garden pests
You spend hours upon hours each week nurturing, loving, pruning, and adjusting your garden to make it flourish. It’s your pride and joy; the hub of your home and the last thing you want to see destroyed by a pesky bug or bird.
A guide to using Feng Shui in your garden
Feng Shui principles are normally applied to designing home interiors, but they can be just as useful when looking for inspiration for your garden. Our latest gardening infographic, from renowned US retailer Pottery Barn, will show you how.
7 ways to maximise the yield of your vegetable garden
Gardening can be a backbreaking hobby — even more so when you are hoping to grow your own food from it.
A guide to choosing the right lawn mower
As with most things nowadays, when it comes to buying a lawn mower there’s certainly plenty of choice whether you’re buying online or in store. Much will depend on the size of your lawn, of course, as well as how much you want to spend and whether you want to settle for a cheaper push …