When thinking about garden design, you want to think about security and privacy. When this is thought about, most people will turn to either walls or fencing believing these are the only options they have. But what they haven’t thought about is a trellis. This is much like a wooden fence but it has a …
Getting Your Front Garden Halloween Ready
Halloween is fast approaching, and this is possibly the only time of year where we need to truly care about what our front garden looks like. With families from across your neighbourhood visiting your home, seeing your front garden whilst out trick or treating. So, how can you get your front garden Halloween ready? Firstly …

Improve your Understanding of Iris Bulbs and How to Grow Them
Irises are an enduringly popular option for any garden and, as such, many people buy iris bulbs to grow them. One of the reasons why irises are so popular is that they come in a wide variety of colours – they are, in fact, named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow. Their beautiful bursts …

Choosing a New Gardener
A gardener needs to be a trusted employee, who you are happy to have in your home. When you are hiring the right gardener for your property, make sure you vet them thoroughly and ensure you will be comfortable with them. It’s about much more than this though. The person you hire will need to …

Should you Choose a Patio or a Deck?
Patios and decks serve much the same function – to give you more outdoor space that is more usable for you. There are many similarities but also, differences, so you need to choose which is right for you. Think about the following points before making a decision for your garden: Patios are usually made from …

Looking after your Lawn in the Spring
Spring is an exciting time for gardeners, with everything starting to look a little greener and a little healthier. Your lawn will still need a bit of extra care after the log winter months though, so be careful not to rush things. Give your lawn everything it needs to make sure it is healthy throughout …
Factors to consider while building the best pergola systems
A pergola system is an extension of a building generally made of woods directing towards to a disengaged terrace or a swimming pool. It’s a striking structure that can turn into a centre of attraction to the entirety of a fertile, very much cultivated region. That is the reason it’s all around adored and very much …
Creating a New Flower Bed
Flowers make a beautiful addition to your garden. You can get varieties that bloom all year round, making your garden a beautiful and interesting place to be whatever the season. If you want to create some new flower beds, read on. It’s important that you make sure your new flower beds are well prepared. Spend …
Tips For Maintaining Your Lawn During Dry Weather
Most grasses are quite resilient to short term drought. Green grass man out with his hosepipe every time the sun shines, wastes the same amount of water in one hour as a family of four uses in a week, and is as guilty as the water companies, who leak 300 million gallons each day, off wasting water and bringing on a hosepipe …

Planting Bulbs
With Spring time approaching, Spring bulbs are a wonderful way to add glorious colour to your garden. Planting your bulbs from October to December will result in a riot of colour the following spring. As long as the bulbs are planted before the first frost, they should grow beautifully in time for the warmer weather …

Designing a good garden for the long term
Designing of a garden is a very personal thing and close to heart of an individual. Hence I am sure everyone would like to have it in the best way possible i.e. neat and tidy. Garden can be of three different styles namely formal, semi-formal and informal, and choice of such types might vary from …
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Basics of gardening for small and medium sized spaces
Greenery and plants are good for the environment and it is a universal fact, but it brings positive energy and serenity in the ambiance. Lush backyard certainly adds to the beauty of the home. But the most difficult part is to take care of the plants. Each plant is different, needs special handling, some are …