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Winter maintenance in 5 simple steps

Winter gardening tips

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.

How to make your office eco-friendly

Garden Office

With recent improvements in technology & communications, many people are ditching the commute to the office and working from home instead. If you work or run a business from a garden office, our latest guest article will help you make your office as efficient and eco-friendly as possible.

5 water-efficient landscaping ideas

5 water efficient landscape 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 benefits of building a deck

Why you should build a deck

Timber decking is a popular, cost-effective and time-tested way to make your garden more useful & practical, with millions of British homes already using them. This new infographic from our friends at 4everdeck points out some of the benefits of having a deck.

A guide to landscaping your garden

Landscaping

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

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.