green gardening

Trees are of great benefit to every home and the environment in general. Additionally, planting trees can increase a property’s value, boost attraction for commercial businesses, reduce noise pollution, improve water quality, and reduce ozone levels. Trees absorb CO2, which is responsible for the greenhouse effect and, in turn, release oxygen that humans need to […]

When I first saw the Mud and Bloom Box featured on twitter I was immediately intrigued and wanted to know more. As gardening and crafts are two of my favourite things, a subscription box combining the two seemed a great idea, especially for children. Crafts Since February my two children aged 6 and 8 have […]

Fertilizing your lawn in spring might be confusing for some homeowners. The questions of when and how exactly to do it often arise. After all, failure to apply the fertilizer properly could negatively affect the overall health of your lawn. To help you out, we’ve got several tips on fertilizing for a greener and healthier […]

Freeflush the rainwater harvesting experts, create innovative water solutions which save you money and help the environment by enabling you to recycle rainwater for your garden. They are offering one lucky winner the opportunity to win one of their wall mounted water butts that can hold up to 100 litres of water. The Original Prestige […]

We know there are lots of GreenFinder visitors who enjoy their gardens so we thought you’d enjoy the latest infographic from Compost Direct which is on the theme of battling the bugs and pests in your garden along with ‘hacks’ to help stop them in their tracks and minimise damage to you fruit, veggies and […]

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 […]