A level garden is more usable, more attractive and much better for the foundation of your home if your garden happens to slope toward your house rather than away from it. During the rainy season, you definitely want rain to move way from your house rather than under it. For …

We all want to have a good-looking garden, but who wants all the work that goes with it? Did you know that it’s possible to have a lovely, carefree, low-maintenance garden without resorting to vast areas of gravel and paving stones? In this article, I’ll share some clever ideas to …

By now you’re probably beginning to wake up to heavy rain and strong winds more often than not. It will also be frosty, so there will be a thin layer of ice lying outside when you look out the window. It’s time to lock your garden football goals into the shed …

Every time you look outside your window the weather seems to be getting worse than the day before. If the rain and high winds weren’t enough, the air is also cold enough to hurt your skin as soon as you step into the garden. You can’t sit around and do …

Introducing Makita’s entry-level pressure washer, the HW101 is indeed a basic pressure washer without all the usual bells and whistles. But like I always say, there’s nothing wrong with an appliance that actually does the one job it’s meant to do perfectly. With a weight of 6.3 Kg, 240V on …

The wind is picking up and leaves are falling off the trees quicker than you’re able to scoop them up, but at least like spring the changes in colour you’ll experience is beautiful. Sadly, you won’t get to enjoy the occasional hot days September usually offers. Gardening in October is …

September is the month when it will finally hit you summer won’t be back for another year. The days will be noticeably cooler and the wind will pick up, so your chances is experiencing many warm days is low. Thankfully the weather isn’t too bad yet, which means gardening in …

It may seem as if there’s not much to do in your garden during the winter months, but the fact is there are gardening tasks to be taken care or year round. In this article I provide a quick reference sheet to help you stay on top of your chores …

It’s going to be hot this month if you’re lucky, so take advantage of it because summer will be fading away. You’ll probably notice the lack of rain in August, which means you’ll need to work overtime to keep your garden looking great. Every month is always full of jobs …

Good drainage is a must for successful allotment or garden maintenance and care. Good management of water as a natural resource can save you money and support the proper care of your flower and vegetable gardens, your lawn and your landscaping. To have a successful garden, you must implement wise …