Hedgehogs are great pets for those who are dedicated and patient. But do you know that these cute and friendly chaps can also help you deal with snail control in the garden? If you have a small area of flowers or veggies in the backyard, raising a hedgehog can be …

If you have a chainsaw, you can do a lot of things, such as felling, limbing and pruning trees, but if you don’t have a chainsaw and need to do these things, what are your options? Luckily, there are lots of traditional tools that can be used in the place …

Wintertime is a very challenging time for birds. They need a lot more energy to keep warm and thrive, but there is less food naturally available and there are fewer hours in the day to hunt for it. That’s why it is so important to know what to feed birds in …

Naturally, you want your soft fruit vines and bushes to be as productive as possible. Proper pruning is an important aspect of supporting and encouraging optimum fruit production. In this article, we present the best practices in pruning your soft fruit producers for the greatest yield. Read on to learn …

As the planet warms and the growing season becomes longer and warmer, gardeners are faced with lots of challenges in keeping crops, ornamentals, trees and lawns protected from excessive heat and sun. In this article, we will share 11 tips to help you keep your plants safe and well-cared-for during …

A conservatory or sunroom is a wonderful addition to any home, but keeping it warm in winter and cool in summer can be a real challenge. In this article, we discuss some smart ideas for managing the temperature in your existing conservatory or planning and building the most energy efficient …

A small garden can be a challenge, a blessing or both. Smaller spaces are easier to maintain and less expensive to set up, but getting everything you want from a tiny space can be a bit frustrating. In this article, we will share sixteen great ideas that will help you …

Polytunnels (aka: grow tunnels, high tunnels, polyhouse, hoophouse or hoop greenhouse) are becoming more and more popular for use on allotments for very good reason. These steel framed, polyethylene covered buildings are a durable, affordable, preferable alternative to an old-fashioned greenhouse gardening. Passive solar energy heats the interior of the …

Summer has finally arrived and it’s time to celebrate in your garden gazebo. Your garden will be bursting with life, the sky will stay bright long into the night, and this month even gives us the longest day of the year. Unfortunately it’s hard to celebrate for too long, because …

Water is a precious and finite resource, so it behooves us all to use it carefully. Doing so saves money and benefits ourselves and the world around us. But what if you want to keep a lush and beautiful garden? Plants need water, is it possible to skimp on water …