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The spring and summer months are, without a doubt, the best time of year to revamp your outdoor spaces. The arrival of good weather means you can head outside and start work without having to worry that rain, wind and cold will have an impact on your projects… and there’s no better time than right […]

With the risk of drought increasing as time goes on, in line with climate change and rising global temperatures, we’ll all have to start thinking about what we can do to reduce our own individual impact on the natural environment… and, for gardeners, this is likely to mean finding ways in which to reduce water

Growing your own food is a particularly worthwhile and rewarding endeavour but, as time goes on, it will become increasingly important for us to prioritise sustainability as we garden… so now could be the perfect opportunity to research different types of drought-resistant vegetable crops to feed the family with. Some of the best plants to

There are many different reasons for starting a home improvement project, whether that’s to increase your living space, to refresh the interior decor or to indulge in a love of DIY.  Regardless of the motivation behind the project, what you’ll also likely find as a very real benefit is that you’re able to add potentially

When doing up the outdoor spaces at home or your place of business, it’s important to understand the differences between hard and soft landscaping so you can combine the two to create beautiful settings that are well designed, but practical at the same time. Hard landscaping is an essential consideration for any well-designed garden because

Having a driveway installed at home or at your place of business will always be a practical choice. After all, you need to have somewhere to park your cars and having an off-road parking option like a driveway or garage can help keep your vehicles safe, as well as potentially reducing your insurance premiums… so

Installing a patio at home is always a great idea, as it creates a really versatile space outside that can be used in a variety of different ways, whether you want to entertain friends and family, want to design a container garden, need space for a hot tub or something else.  However, it’s essential that

If you’re planning on selling your home and moving to pastures new, there are many ways in which you can facilitate a quick sale and make sure that you get as close to the asking price as possible… and improving the curb appeal of the property is one of the best ways to go about

When you think of the quintessential English garden, your thoughts are sure to turn immediately to the likes of roses, hydrangeas, hollyhocks, lavender, foxgloves, peonies and the like.  These are often seen contrasting with decorative topiary, water features and formal hedges, but that doesn’t mean the look is for everyone… and perhaps you’re keen to

The BBC has launched a new gardening campaign called Let It Grow, with the aim being to help people transform their outdoor spaces into something beautiful, blooming and colourful, alive with lots of different flowers and vegetables. To that end, the organisers will be giving away millions of free seeds so that would-be gardeners can