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When it comes to sustaining global ecosystems and ensuring that we have all the natural resources we’re accustomed to, there’s nothing more important than pollinators… bees, butterflies, bats, beetles, birds and so on, all of which help make sure we have food on our plates each and every day. All the earth’s flowering plants need […]

As lovely as the summer sun can be, it’s not especially good news for gardening enthusiasts – and it seems that this weather is going to continue over the coming weeks, so knowing how to ensure your outdoor spaces continue to flourish is certainly wise. The Met Office has just issued the UK’s first ever

One of the keys to gardening success is compost, as this can help to improve the structure of the soil, maintain the pH balance and suppress plant disease, and maintain moisture levels in the ground. Not only that but composting saves you money and resources, as well as reducing your impact on the environment… so

Landscaping and garden design can be a little on the tricky side if you don’t have a huge amount of space to play around with, but just because you do have a smaller area than others doesn’t mean you can’t create the garden of your dreams. You’ll just need to employ a few little tricks

July is one of the best months for gardeners, as the weather is so delightful – it’s a very real pleasure to be out and about outside, getting lots of fresh air and vitamin D. And the days are long, so you can stay outside for as long as you like, really making the most

There are all sorts of ways you can go about creating the perfect garden at home, but if you’re searching for inspiration at the moment, a sensory garden – one that stimulates all five senses at once – could be a rewarding and fulfilling way to go. The idea of this kind of garden is

As much fun as it is, gardening can also be back-breaking work, so if you have been feeling it in your lower back after all that bending down over your flower beds, you might want to consider giving the no dig method a go. There are benefits to digging, of course, and it’s mainly done

We’re finally seeing some lovely warm weather and lots of sunshine this month after one of the wettest Mays on record – so no doubt you’re all out and about in the garden, making the most of it and soaking up some well-earned rays. June is a fantastic month for gardening enthusiasts and there’s a

This is a wonderful time for gardeners and there’s nothing more enjoyable than spending an hour or two out in the fresh air, tending to all your various plants. But it’s also a wonderful time for all those garden pests who suddenly appear to munch on your prized flowers, plants and vegetables! One common little

When it comes to landscaping, the key to ensuring that you’re making the most of your outdoor spaces is zoning – the art of creating different areas based on utility. And the good news is that you can zone your garden relatively easily, no matter how big or small it actually is. Of course, as