With the weather we’ve been having recently in the UK, your lawn might be looking a bit worse for wear at the moment. Chances are your grass has had more foot traffic than usual over the previous few months. And with the extremely dry weather we’ve been having lately, it could be that your lawn…
Don’t overlook the delights of fresh herbs. Perfect for cooking, medicinal purposes and even pest control, herbs should be a staple in any home or garden. There’s plenty to choose from, so why not create your very own herb planter? Our top 5 herbs to grow Marjaram A highly fragrant plant that requires little care,…
If you want to add stunning colour and eye-catching foliage to your garden, try a herbaceous border! Full of attractive perennials that flower each year and attract bees and butterflies, and fairly low-maintenance to keep looking great all year round. Plus, herbaceous plants are quite quick growers, meaning that you might not have to wait…
When the temperature climbs, our plants react – here’s our guide on keeping your plants happy and healthy during the hot Summer months… Sun Protection We find that a lot of people like to put their houseplants outside during the Summer because in most cases, they thrive outdoors – but if you want to keep…
Summer is the perfect time to grow your own vegetables! Not only are they delicious, but they’re also a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. Here are five fantastic vegetables you should grow this summer and how to achieve the best yields. Cucumber Cucumbers are delicious – especially when you’ve grown them yourself and…
If this is the year for a new BBQ then take a read of our guide before making any big purchasing decisions, and we guarantee you’ll walk away satisfied for years to come. We’re proud to stock grills from the leading names in BBQs since the 1950s – Weber. They’ve come a long way since…
If you want a hanging basket display that will last all year round and spruce up your garden, front door, or patio then follow our professional tips and tricks that you may not know… If you’ve ever wondered how to get those huge, fancy, colourful hanging displays that you see on high streets and outside…
Why not create your own home-made decorations using holly and fir branches for beautiful table displays and decorations as there’s not much to do in the garden, but do keep a watchful eye on things. Merry Christmas. Check greenhouse heaters working OK. Prevent ponds and stand pipes from freezing. Prune open-grown apple and pears, but…
Many of us plant trees for their structural and ornamental value in our gardens but planting a tree can have much wider benefits to the environment. Improving the air we breath – leaves filter the air we breathe by removing dust and other particulates. Rain then washes the pollutants to the ground. Leaves absorb carbon…