Yearly Archives: 2013

19 posts

Gardening in Raised Beds

One of the best ways to reduce wear and tear on your back is to plant in containers or to install a series of Raised Beds. Indeed if you like to grow vegetables or have an allotment then growing in Raised Beds is often the best way to succeed.

Why a Garden Building Could Enhance Your Life

Winter is approaching, which means your garden may feel a little redundant as the cold, dark nights draw in. So why not make the most of the space, and add some value to your property at the same time, by installing a garden building. There are many ideas that can […]

How to Protect your Fence All Year Round

As the British summer draws to a close, residents can bask in the knowledge that it was the hottest for seven years. Now that winter is upon us, however, home-owners must turn their attention to inclement weather and how it may impact on their garden and fencing. If you are […]

Autumn Flowers For Your Garden

Many of us think of gardening as an activity that’s almost exclusively suited to spring and summer. Indeed, these are the seasons during which the weather tends to be best suited to outdoor activities, and many plants and flowers do best when planted earlier in the year. However, that doesn’t […]

Shed Delights

Create Visual Appeal in Your Garden When people talk about enhancing their outside space, they usually mean by landscaping, setting up a rockery, sinking a pond or adding golden fish. All of these methods are successful because they can improve the look and feel of a garden by adding height, […]

Our New Bug Hotel

I recently entered a competition on Facebook to win a Bug Hotel and, surprisingly, I won! I have seen this type of bug house before and always liked them so I was really pleased to have won. Bug Hotels are designed to be used by insects as nesting sites and as […]

Four Tips for Landscaping Your Garden

If you’re a gardening enthusiast, the chances are you spend a lot of time outside working to improve your garden. Sometimes making a few small changes can spruce things up a little, but what about when you’re looking to give your garden a complete overhaul? Landscaping your garden is a […]

Furnishing Your Garden: What’s Your Style?

Furnishing your garden and creating a relaxation area can encourage you to spend more time outdoors in the warmer months. If you’re not sure what type of furniture to go for, here’s a guide to some of the most popular styles. Comfortable and contemporary If your house is decorated in […]

How to Attract Wildlife to Your Garden

If you’re lucky enough to have a reasonably sized outdoor space to call your own, then you may as well encourage local wildlife to share it. Creating a habitat for wildlife means endangered species and vulnerable animals will have a better chance of survival, so you can do your bit […]

Bordering Your Garden

However you choose to border your garden, whether it’s with foliage, fencing, or even a wall, we have some inspiration to help you transform the parameter of your outside space from being dull and boring, to fancy and functional. Picket Fencing If privacy isn’t your priority, then a low wooden […]