November 2015

  Why Solar Lights Are Eco-Friendly For Your Garden   Using solar lights in your garden are a great way to be eco-friendly. Having light in your garden enhances attractiveness and safety for when it gets dark. So how can solar lights help the environment? Solar energy is used to generate electricity, which gathers photons within sunrays and then converts them into conduction electrons where an electric charge travels through a circuit in the solar light. Battery back-up systems are available to use during the night. Continue reading →

  How to Take Care of Your Pond in the Winter   It can be a worry as the weather turns colder, of what will become of your pond and it inhabitants over the winter period. January and February and the coldest months of the season, and your pond will be at risk of icing over, however this could be detrimental to your plants, fish, and any amphibious creatures you have living in your pond. Continue reading →

The upcoming months are going to be the toughest for the wildlife found in our gardens. The cold weather combined with scare amounts of food can prove challenging for a variety of creatures so we are urging our readers to do all they can to help. These actions are small, easy, and inexpensive and will help wildlife to thrive rather than just survive. It will also significantly increase the diversity of creatures that will visit your garden, meaning you can watch wildlife even in the smallest of gardens. Continue reading →

Finding the Perfect Lighting for your Garden &nbsp There are a variety of reasons to purchase outdoor lighting for your garden. It can significantly improve the appearance of your garden as well as it’s safety and security. It is important to understand the purpose of your lighting to keep costs low whilst ensuring you make the most of your outdoor space. We also urge you to consider the practical matters before investing in outdoor lighting. It is vital that you possess a dry, safe spot that is both waterproof and durable to position a switch for your lighting. We recommended that you take the time to consider if your neighbours or nearby residents will be affected by your new lighting as well. Once factors such as this have been taken into account, it is time to decide the type of outdoor lighting your garden requires. We have complied a short list of the most popular types of outdoor lighting and how they can benefit your garden. Continue reading →