December 2018

While it would be somewhat dismissive to call barefoot gardening a ‘trend’ as such, in many ways, the concept does echo many trends. Barefoot gardening was a relatively little-known idea, but over time, its reputation has grown into an idea that, according to many bloggers, is a must-try for anyone who cares about their health […]

Maintaining a garden takes a considerable amount of time, energy, and investment. In particular, maintaining the plants in a garden can be a demanding task; you have to constantly check for diseases, add soil treatments to encourage growth, trim any overgrowth, check they are watered correctly, and more besides - all in an effort to […]

If you were asked to imagine a garden, you would probably imagine a classic English garden. You’d think of the sweeping green lawn, the brightly-coloured flowers dancing in the breeze, a few trees, perhaps a pond - a classic garden scene. However, very few people actually have the space or inclination for the ‘classic’ garden […]

Everyone loves a beautiful garden. The sereneness, the fragrance, the clever landscaping design, the babbles of a water feature, the sense of being at one with nature - there’s just nothing quite like a garden. Unfortunately, actually achieving a beautiful garden is often a somewhat less enjoyable experience. Gardens take time, effort, and endless maintenance […]

If you’re new to gardening, you may find yourself initially overwhelmed by the whole prospect. Not only do you have to master the art of growing flowers, fruits, vegetables, shrubs, and trees, but to achieve your dream garden, you’ll also need to become adept at landscaping and decorative touches. There’s a considerable amount to learn […]

Edging is a great way to create clean separation in your garden, allowing the entire design to appear as uniform and well-organised as possible. Below, we’ve collected together seven different edging ideas that are more than capable of delivering an instant boost to your outdoor space, starting with… #1 - Gravel Gravel is a great […]

When it comes to the all-important curb appeal, there are few elements as important as your driveway. If a driveway is out of sorts, sprouting weeds, and looking a little tired, the entire exterior facade of a property will always be compromised. So, driveways are essential, but installing a completely new driveway is often an […]

Modern life can be punishingly busy, with most of us constantly juggling a variety of different commitments and rushing from one task to the next. In the midst of all this activity, the idea of having a tranquil, relaxing outdoor space to retreat to is undeniably attractive. If you feel you could benefit from such […]

Gardening is, in many ways, humanity’s oldest skill. The ability to grow and nurture plant life was crucial to humanity’s development as a species, paving the way for reliable agriculture that allowed our hunter-gatherer ancestors to put down roots of their own and build early societies. Over the years, gardening as a whole has changed […]

There are a number of different reasons people choose to grow their own fruit and vegetables, including: The ability to eat organic fruit and vegetables without having to pay the higher prices for organic options as found in stores The challenge of nurturing fruit and vegetables, sometimes from seed to edible produce The belief that […]