Category: garden

If you are wondering about which of the many plants that are available to grow in pots this summer why not think about the hardy perennial hosta which has a distinct advantage over annual bedding plants as they grow back year on year. They can be planted and left in the same container for many…

Flowers are among the things that bring people the most joy from plants. Whether it be daffodil or iris flowers, these are among the most popular plants for people to purchase. Just in the UK, over 4000 hectares of land are dedicated to the growing of daffodils, and the sale of the flowers represents a…

Many people enjoy welcoming wildlife into their gardens and one sure way to achieve this is to install a pond. As water is a basic need and habitat requirement for all wildlife having a pond in the garden is bound to increase the wildlife you will see. To have a pond that is wildlife friendly…

Garden maintenance can become quite difficult for elderly homeowners especially if the garden is extensive. Employing a gardener is one way to solve this problem but for some the cost of doing this means that it is not a viable option. Are there any ways of making garden maintenance easier for those who find looking…

A skilled gardener offers far more than just watering and weeding but what, exactly, should you look for when employing a gardener? Gardeners, and the services they offer, are many and varied, and if you’re thinking of employing one your first step should be to decide what kind of work you need doing. A hard-working…

The trend for the garden to be an extension of a properties living space continues to grow as more and more people install lighting, cosy garden furniture, barbeques and hot tubs in their gardens. Large gazebos or awnings create areas that can be used even if the weather is wet so that these areas can…

With the weather still very up and down at the moment, it feels like summer is still not quite on its way. The flowers have started to bloom and we are having a few nice days here and there, yet the temperatures are struggling. Year on year the temperatures can be very different during the…

When you decide to redesign a garden there are some important decisions to make the first being what sort of garden do you want? Some people prefer a garden that is well manicured, has short grass and edged lawns with borders and flower beds organised to look neat and tidy whereas others like a much…

Once the warmer months come people tend to spend a lot more time in the garden either relaxing with a glass of something cool, tackling some garden maintenance or playing with the children. It is important that if the garden is going to be used regularly by young children that it is a safe place…

If you want an idea to enhance your garden, an attractive addition to any garden whether large or small is a garden pond or water feature but how easy is it to install these features in a garden? The first thing to decide is what size you want your pond to be. If your garden…