As the weather turns colder and we are prepping our gardens for the winter, there are a lot of little jobs that we need to do. We have put together a list of manageable jobs for you to put your mind to this week. Continue reading →
Often hailed as the nation’s favourite friendly garden bird, robins are a delightfully merry sight to behold in the garden. They are in fact present in almost 85% of our gardens all year round but we tend to notice them most in the winter, as they are one of the few birds that still sing in the colder months. Both males and females are incredibly easy to identify as they both boast a bright red breast. Currently, the males will be marking out their territories for the coming breeding season and it is a little known fact that males are fiercely territorial! If you wish to attract this charming bird to your garden this winter then take a look at the list below, we’ve compiled some simple steps that you can carry out to encourage robins to visit. Continue reading →
If you want to get back into the garden, but lack the funds to give it the overhaul that it needs, don’t despair. There are plenty of supplies you can pick up for free! Continue reading →
It is an unfortunate fact that garden and outdoor lighting has become increasingly expensive. Retailers are forcing gardeners to pay excessive amounts to illuminate their outdoor space. We believe that there are plenty of ways to enjoy your garden in the evening thanks to lighting but without having to pay an extortionate amount. Without realizing, many of our readers will have the resources to create fantastic lighting at a fraction of the price you would normally pay. As well as allowing you to enjoy your hard work even in the dark, these fun and inexpensive projects are a perfect way to spend time with family and friends whilst encouraging their appreciation of the garden. We think that these brilliantly bright ideas will have your garden looking lovely at a low cost! Continue reading →
The festive season is slowly creeping upon us and if you are beginning to wonder what to get for the green-fingered gardener in you life then look no further. We’ve cleverly compiled a list of thoughtful gifts that will be sure to sprout a smile on their face! Continue reading →
As the temperature has dropped quite considerably over the weekend, we thought it was important to advise you on how to keep your pond and it’s inhabitants happy and healthy. A frozen pond can harm the wildlife in and around your pond, therefore it is important to take particular precautions during the frosty season. Continue reading →
Fantastically frosty mornings and cold crisp evenings often make the winter months worthwhile. Whilst frost may be beautiful to look at it, it can cause an incredible amount of problems for gardeners across the country. Frost causes the water in plant cells to freeze, ultimately damaging the cell wall. Frost damaged plants are often easy to spot as their growth becomes limp, blackened and distorted. Some plants can protect themselves from frost damage; they have the ability to allow their cell contents to ‘superfreeze’. This means that the cell contents remain liquid even though they are below freezing point. Yet to do this plants must experience several days of cold weather before the freeze. This explains why even hardy plants can be damaged by a sudden bout of frosty weather. Most often frost damages plant growth as well as killing tender plants. Frost damage can be spotted immediately following freezing but unfortunately that is not always the case. However, there are many ways of minimizing the damage of frost and these simple steps should help you protect your plants. Continue reading →
VEGETABLES TO GROW DURING WINTER
There are many benefits to keeping your garden going throughout winter. Not only does it allow for exercise and plenty of crisp fresh air, ultimately it provides you with brilliantly home grown produce. We believe that you shouldn’t let your vegetable plot stand empty and neglected over the winter months. The list that we have carefully compiled below includes vegetables plants that are fully hardy and will cope well with cold weather. However, if frost becomes persistent and threatens your plants then we recommend that you throw some fleece across them if possible to provide some extra protection. Continue reading →
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How to Build an Insect Hotel
Even though creepy crawlies don’t look very pretty, they are very important when it comes to your garden’s ecosystem, let alone on a wider scale. Many species of bee, wasp, ladybird, butterfly and moth hibernate over the winter, and it can be difficult for them to find safe and warm places to hide away until the weather starts to warm up again. Continue reading →
It is important to ensure that your garden is safe from bugs and weeds, as well as ensuring that your plants are kept safe and fresh. And so we understand that it can be difficult to maintain your garden in an eco-friendly manner, and not to forget costly! This is why we have come up with 5 useful fertiliser and pesticide alternatives for your home garden, which is presented below. This will guarantee to overcome high cost expenses by using home products and time consumption for you. Continue reading →