Category: Gardening
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Prevent cats from entering your garden
I’ve never been much of a cat lover. I don’t like the way they feel they can go anywhere they like, and do their business anywhere they like! I recently decided to put a stop this problem in my garden, and here’s how I did it. Firstly, I blocked my boundary gaps with prickly plants […]
Spring’s right around the corner
I know it’s hard to think it right now (as we continue scraping the ice of our cars every morning) but spring is nearly upon us. This means we can soon start mowing the lawn, planting new flowers, trimming our hedges, painting our fences, filling our flowerpots, sweeping the patio and oiling the shed. As […]
Gardening jobs now the cold is behind us
As we start to move away fro the cold period, it’s normal to start thinking about the next jobs that need doing in our gardens, and we’re going to talk you through three of the most important jobs. Mowing the lawn No matter what ‘Bob from down the road’ tells you, grass does grow during […]
Will January be a write off?
We don’t know about you, but we can’t wait for spring. It gives us chance to focus on planting new flowers, mowing the lawn, spraying the fence panels and cleaning the paving slabs. It’s a time to get prepared before the summer weather arrives. However, with the cold weather only gradually beginning to arrive this […]
Lighting up your garden
It’s not just in your home where you’re able to spread Christmas joy, many people spend time adding Christmas lights and decorations to their gardens too! If you want the outside of your property to look as festive as possible, consider buying twinkling lights to hang on the roof of your home, or purchase bold […]
Trimming back your shrubs
If you haven’t done any gardening since summer, your outside space may be starting to look a little bit wild. If you have many different mature shrubs and trees in your garden then it could be time for some pruning. This is your final chance to do so before the freezing cold weather arrives, and […]
Enjoying your Autumn Garden
Although it’s sad to see summer come to an end, we absolutely love autumn. The golden leaves, the muddy boots, conkers and squirrels storing nuts. It’s bursting with bold colours, and we think it deserves a celebration in its own right. Though the weather is brisk, you can enjoy your garden in autumn, and if […]
The Best Herbs to Grow at Home
Herbs are deceptively hardy little plants, so it can be very easy to grow them in your garden or home and see a great deal of success with them. They’re beneficial to have to hand – buying fresh herbs from a shop usually means buying a large bag, and a lot can go to waste. […]