When it comes to Christmas trees, we come down firmly on the side of bringing a real tree into our homes. It looks fabulous and smells even better – releasing a sweet piney scent that lets us know it’s time to pour the eggnog and start celebrating the festive period. So, if you’re new to
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Find advice on what to do in the garden, when to do it and how to achieve a professional finish with gardening tips from horticultural and landscaping experts.
Christmas Tree O’ Christmas Tree
Gardening TipsWe are getting closer to the BIG December day and the festive feel is in full swing. Presents are being wrapped, children are getting excited about Santa’s visit, and through almost every window, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree can be seen. It wasn’t always this way. Mini history lesson for you… Christmas trees began as
... read moreVegetables to sow and grow over autumn and winter
Garden Plants, Gardening TipsWinter can be a bit of a dismal time in the garden as everything shuts down and goes to sleep. But we are strongly of the opinion that this does not have to be the case. With a bit of planning you can have a healthy crop of salad and vegetables ready to pick and
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Garden Landscaping, Gardening TipsGiven the demands of today’s busy lifestyles, devoting time to our gardens does not always feature top of our agendas as work, family and life commitments take priority over dreams of achieving a Chelsea inspired vision. But if you are someone who loves spending time in their garden, rather than the hassle of looking after
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Gardening TipsDuring our recent period of lockdown, I think we can all admit to times of feeling anxious and worried by the array of new challenges we faced and expectations of ‘carrying on as normal’ whilst our lives were anything but. In fact, a recent article from the Guardian shows that the psychological toll from Covid-19
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Garden Maintenance, Gardening TipsThere is nothing as redolent of an English summer as a classic billiard table lawn. Immaculate stripes of green basking in the sunshine with a strategically placed table and parasol for that all-important afternoon tea. These days, fewer people seem to have the courage to opt for a lawn but you don’t have to take
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Garden Plants, Gardening TipsWith the quality of our air becoming a huge health concern in our cities and urban areas, we keenly support using organic methods to counteract the effects of pollution for the benefit of our health and well-being. With ‘Clean Air Day’ on 20 June 2019, we have decided to mark the occasion by bringing you
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Gardening TipsThe weather forecast hints at some wet and windy weather in the Thames Valley these coming weeks. It’s something we all expect from this time of year. But what if – like in 2015 – the bad weather turns up and stays for a while? With advice on how to create drought-free gardens and outdoor
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Garden Maintenance, Gardening TipsAt the end of summer our lawns can look a little worse for wear with bare patches in the shape of paddling pools, unwanted moss and weeds starting to creep amongst the carefully tended grass, and scuffs and dents from impromptu football matches with the kids. The good news is that autumn is a great
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Garden Maintenance, Gardening TipsIt’s typical. Just as you start looking forward to your summer holiday, your garden seems to look lovelier than ever! As such, you have to start thinking about making those necessary arrangements that will ensure the survival of your precious plants and flowers while you are away. Failing to take the necessary precautions when it
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