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It is great to get the kids out in the garden for a bit of fun, but you can also get them engaged in looking after the garden and growing their own plants. Flowers are easy to grow, so they are an excellent choice for starting to nurture a love of gardening. Kids can get …
Make a difference to the environment with these easy steps that will get you and your family outdoors and active all year round. Start a herb/vegetable patch The guests are in the kitchen, the food is cooking, how about a cocktail? Mojito with mint from the garden? Yes please. And what is in the oven… …
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There are many reasons why trees are important to have in gardens and should be considered massively in all garden design aspects. Besides the obvious positives of growing fruit and nuts species but trees have an incredibly vital role in our plants eco-systems. Food produce and production value Fruit and nut trees have huge production …
Gardening has always been a British favourite and has been increasing in popularity over a few years. However, the past couple years theirs been a huge insurgency in gardening due to lockdown and people finding new hobbies to enjoy. Lockdown and the effects it had on gardening Gardening had been a life saver for people …
With gardening booming over lockdown and now the lack of gardening resources/materials, a demand for gardening is at it’s all time high with multiple shortages occurring. However, there are still some things you can do to help maintain your garden during the winter period. Take a look at our list of hacks and tips. Plant …
If you want to keep your rose garden healthy and looking good throughout autumn, then deadheading any wilting or dying roses is the best thing to do. Dead-heading is good for the rose plant and helps to support new growth. Getting rid of wilting and faded roses regularly throughout the summer and autumn will encourage new …
As your summer bedding plants start to dwindle and die off, you may be left feeling a bit sad. However, autumn is an excellent time for enriching your garden with seasonal colours. There are many deciduous trees, shrubs and climbing plants that you can plant that will give you a stunning autumn garden. You can …
Natural gardening in general can be a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. However, whether you’re just starting out or have been gardening for years there are a few small extra ways you can ensure you’re doing your part in battling climate change. Grow More Plants/Vegetables Growing your own vegetables can help reduce the amount of …