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Guide To Chafer Grubs
Chafer grubs are an insect that hatches in lawns during the summer months. They can cause big problems for the health and appearance of your lawn, completely destroying turf, discolouring…
Winter Plants: A Guide To Winter Flowering Plants
Despite the fact that we tend to spend less time in our gardens during the winter, it’s important not to let them go bare as soon as the cold weather…
Attract Pollinators To Your Garden
Butterflies and bees are some of nature’s most crucial contributors, pollinating as they float from flower to flower and aid the production of crops for human and animal use. Unfortunately,…
Guide To Composting
Composting is the most environmentally friendly way to deal with garden and kitchen waste and the resulting compost can be used to enrich soils and feed your garden. It’s a…
How To Fix Lawn Fungus
You can take action to stop the spread of fungal diseases with effective treatments. Here is our guide to fungal threats and the best ways to eradicate them: Types of…
5 Essential Gardening Tools for Beginners
If you are wanting to take your first few steps into the world of gardening, but aren’t sure where to start, we are here to help you figure out exactly…
Composting Leaves
For anyone with trees nearby, autumn sees our gardens covered in falling leaves. It is important that leaves are not left covering your lawn. When left to pile up, they…
How to Create a Raised Flower Bed
If you’re looking for an introduction to gardening or vegetable growing, raised flower beds are a fantastic place to start. They offer a wide number of benefits without many of…
Spring Birdwatching In Your Garden | Birdwatching Guide
It’s beginning to get warmer and sunnier and the garden is increasingly a nicer place to be! With longer days to spend outside, you should be able to spot…
Daddy Longlegs & Leatherjackets
The summer season brings happiness to us all, especially those who enjoy spending their days in the sunshine tending to their beloved gardens, and thanks to the extended warm and…
How Your Garden Can Save You Money
Everyone loves to save a bit of money here and there, to help you save for the bigger expenses. Your garden might not be the first thing that comes to…
5 Tips To Keep Your Garden Healthy While You’re Away
If you’re about to head off on your holidays, there are a few things you can do to ensure that your garden stays in full health while you’re enjoying your…