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Garden Patio Ideas for Your Summer Garden
A patio gives your garden another area in which to enjoy, sit back and relax. Now that we’re enjoying much nicer weather here in the UK, you want to make…
Dry Lawn Advice
In the run-up to summer, we Brits hope for a long, dry and hot few months after a wet and grey winter and unpredictable spring. However, for our lawns, this…
Help the Environment (Part 2): In the Garden
It’s more important than ever to make changes to better care for the environment. With scientific reports showing us how close we are to environmental catastrophe, we as individuals…
Gas, electric or solid fuel: what’s the right patio heater for you?
As the nights draw in and the weather takes a distinctly chilly turn, our gardens start to look less enticing by the time we get home from work. But after…
Plant Propagation: How and Why to Do It
Plant propagation refers to growing new plants through either sexual or asexual reproduction. The former type refers to the flowering, pollination and fertilisation that happens with a mother and father…
Guide To Raised Beds: How To Create & Maintain Raised Beds (And Why!)
Raised beds are a great way to grow plants, from fruits and vegetables to flowers, in your garden. They provide better drainage than traditional beds and also make a great…
The ultimate lawn: Real Vs Artificial
One of the key dilemmas we are increasingly hearing is whether to stick with a real grass lawn, or opt to lay an artificial one? Now of course we at…
Guide To Watering Your Lawn
In dry and hot periods, the most important way to look after your lawn is to keep it hydrated. If it lacks water, it will quickly lose its lush green…
Re-turf or Renovate Your Lawn?
Lawns can become damaged, get ruined or die for a huge number of reasons from chafer grub infestations to sun scorching. If this happens, there are a few ways that…
The Essential Lawn Care Guide For Homeowners
Firstly, congratulations on your new home! Whether you’ve been on the property ladder for several years or this is your first time buying or renting, we understand how rewarding it…
Installing And Using A Waterbutt
Use a waterbutt to store and recycle rainwater. It’s a fantastic way to be more environmentally friendly in your garden, improve the health of your plants and even save money!…
How to recognise the most common lawn problems
Identifying why your garden lawn is not at its best is vital. Otherwise you risk spending time, effort, and money on incorrect, ineffective, and potentially damaging treatments. In this article…