Cherry blossom is one of the most beautiful sights in the world – just picture the groves of them in Japan that are a tourist attraction! If you have been wondering how to grow cherry blossom tree, have a read through all of our growing hints and tips so that …

Thuja occidentalis is an evergreen coniferous tree, which is prized by many as a beautiful ornamental plant. But how to grow thuja occidentalis, I hear you cry? Well, read on for all the information you will ever need if you want to grow this lovely plant in your own garden! …

If you are looking for outdoor sofas that are weatherproof, we recommend the Luna 3 seat outdoor fabric sofa set from Harbour Lifestyles.  It’s made with all-weather fabric, quick-dry foam and an aluminium frame, so you don’t need to worry about stains, rust or rain. Here’s our full review of …

If you want a pergola without the hassle of building one from scratch, you can get a complete Pergola from Harbor Lifestyle. The PergoSTET pergola is available in three sizes and can be assembled in just 2-3 hours. It is a great addition to your garden, yard or any outdoor …

Composting is a wonderful thing – it stops too much wastage, plus it’s really good for the garden and it can help to grow the next year’s crop of flowers and vegetables too! However, winter can be a tricky time in the garden – nothing much grows, and everything freezes. …

We all love to see pretty little garden birds who arrive to nibble on our bird feeders. But, they do sometimes come with some more unwanted guests… You may be wondering how to feed birds without encouraging rats – and if so, you are very far from alone! We are …

Rats are the bane of a lot of gardener’s lives. They are messy and destructive, and they can cause a lot of damage to your beautifully tended vegetable patch! If you are wondering how to keep rats out of my vegetable garden, you are not alone. Let’s look at how …

A garden shed is a wonderful thing – but it can sometimes detract from the look of your garden. If you are wondering how to make a garden shed look nice, this is the article for you! You can absolutely make your garden shed as beautiful as you want it …

Putting up a garden shed is a wonderful thing – it gives you somewhere to put your tools, and it can also be a great way to escape from the madness of life! However, how to do a garden shed base can stump quite a lot of us. Thankfully, there …

If you’ve never grown camellia before and you want to find out how to grow camellia japonica, you are in for a real treat! This plant is a great addition to your garden, with its glossy foliage and beautiful flowers. As long as you stick to its favourite growing conditions, …