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, …

If you are shopping for peat-free compost for your Rhododendron, Azalea, Camellias or any other acidic soil loving plants, Miracle-Gro has a 40-litre bag of peat-free compost that’s fortified with 14 minerals. It also has a special formulation to improve root growth and improve water absorption to ensure your flowers …

Looking for a beautiful outdoor concrete planter, but are worried it will be too heavy? I recommend the Idealist ribbed light concrete flower box. It’s not actually made from concrete, but rather fiberstone. It has the look, texture and durability of a concrete planter, but without being heavy and bulky. …

The Husqvarna Aspire T28-P4A is a great choice if you are looking for a lightweight and easy to use battery powered grass trimmer. It’s perfect for trimming along the edges of your lawn and near objects like flowers, trees or a wall. The Aspire T28-P4A also offers excellent manoeuvrability for …

Cherry laurel is a great plant to grow – it is easygoing and robust, and takes very little effort to create a beautiful screening plant. If you’re wondering how to grow cherry laurel then you’ve come to the right place – we have all the best hints and tips to …