green gardening

When you want to add a little bit more interest to your garden, installing a pond is a good place to start. There is just something very relaxing about water in a garden, as it sets a peaceful and idyllic backdrop for the rest of your outdoor space. If you are also a lover of […]

Gardening is one of the most popular pastimes in the UK. With long waiting lists for allotments and guerrilla gardening on the rise there seems to be no decline in the populations love for their garden. Click on the infographic below created by Compost Direct which shows where the UK’s hotspots are for the most sunshine, least rainfall […]

Our homes and gardens are our own little slice of this earth which we can relax and be at peace with.  However they are also a huge source of energy waste and impact heavily on the environment.  There are ways of reducing the impact your home has on our planet though.  Take a look at a […]

If you love seeing the local birds go about their business, but they don’t seem to be attracted to your garden, it might be that your outdoor space simply isn’t designed with our feathered friends in mind. If this is something you’d like to change, here are some simple tips for attracting more birds into […]

If you are struggling with ideas of what to do with what your garden this year, you’re not alone; think of how many people have an uninspired patch of grass, just waiting to be transformed. With spring creeping up on us, now is the perfect time to get down to work… Trim It Back When you […]

Whether you’re looking to spruce up your garden or ahiming to make the most of your outdoor space, award-winning seed supplier Dobies of Devon has produced this handy grow your own gardening calendar so you know exactly what to plant and when. January This is the month when your garden will likely experience some of […]

The nights have started to get shorter again, so many people are already looking forward to spring. It’s a good idea to think about the green moves you can make in relation to the seasons. The weather and climate affect a lot of things, so you should take them into account when you manage your […]

Garden maintenance often takes a back seat in the winter. Most people are content to sit in their heated homes and watch the garden get a little overgrown, ready to tame in the warmer months. Unfortunately, decking and similar materials can struggle in the cold – thanks to a combination of rain, snow and ice. […]

Winter’s here, and that means your garden may be looking pretty bleak. If you’re making a point of being more self-sufficient, or you’re just passionate about growing, then the harsh chill of winter can be pretty discouraging. However, you don’t just have to sit there and watch your plants turn to frosty, wet mush. Here […]

With wind, rain, ice and snow, the winter makes it tough to keep your garden in check. However, neglecting your garden completely over the colder months can leave you with a mountain to tackle when the spring rolls back around. Make garden bark your best friend this winter and keep your maintenance to a minimum. […]