This summer many of us have been watching our lawns turn from lush green into a dry, brown desert brought on by the heatwaves and hosepipe bans we’ve seen. Come autumn our lawns are desperately in need of a little TLC to repair brown patches, lighten compacted earth and tackle the weeds that have thrived
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Wet or Dry, Your Garden Can Thrive: Chelsea’s Top Tips
Garden Landscaping, Gardening TipsThis year water has been making a splash at the 2024 Chelsea Flower Show. Designers showed us not just how to incorporate water into our gardens as a unique feature and magnet for biodiversity. But also highlighted how we can adapt to meet the challenges posed by climate change. And it’s no wonder gardeners are
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Garden Maintenance, Gardening TipsThere’s no escaping that our climate is changing and bringing with it an increase in the number and severity of storms we see each year. And it’s not just exposed gardens that are taking the toll from high winds and driving rain. Whether your garden is open to the elements, or relatively sheltered in a
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Gardening TipsAs we deck the halls this Christmas, one of our favourite traditions is to place a wreath on the door to welcome visitors over the festive period. An elegant way to bring the spirit of the season into your home, a beautiful handmade wreath has been used for centuries as a symbol of celebration, life,
... read moreHow to create an accessible garden
Garden Design Ideas, Gardening Tips, LandscapingGardens play such an important part in our lives. They give us the means to extend our living space and offer a place to relax and improve our health and well-being. With such a critical role, it’s important everyone can access and enjoy them. Creating an accessible garden allows anyone, no matter their age or
... read moreHow to regrow vegetables from scraps
Child Friendly Garden, Gardening TipsCalling all veg growers, money savers, and parents looking for ways to keep young children busy and entertained. We’ve got just the trick for you. Did you know you can regrow vegetables from scraps. It’s really rewarding and an easy way to: Reuse and recycle what you normally put in the food waste into another
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