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A brilliant way of coming up with lots of new ideas for your outdoor spaces is to visit lots of public gardens in your local area and beyond – and very exciting news has just come out of Salford today (May 18th), with the opening of the RHS Garden Bridgewater. The grand opening of the […]

The merry month of May really is a wonderful time of year, with the weather warming up, the days getting longer and our gardens really and truly coming to life. This is a great opportunity to get out and about in the fresh air and there’s a lot to be getting on with over the

If you’re keen to be as eco-friendly as you possibly can when it comes to your gardening pursuits, you might want to make sure that you check whether the compost you’re using is peat-free or not, as peat is a non-renewable resource and extraction of it for horticulture is unsustainable, damages rare habitats and contributes

Sometimes, when it comes to jobs around the house and in the garden, it’s all about the quick wins. We don’t always have the time we would like to have to dedicate a few days to really revamping our living spaces, but it’s always nice to feel as though we’re achieving something – and even

Getting out and about in the fresh air, tending to the garden each day, is as good for you as regular exercise such as running or cycling – and even just gardening a few times a week leads to better wellbeing and a drop in stress levels. This is according to new research from the

This year’s National Gardening Week is being held between April 26th and May 2nd, intended to encourage more people to discover the delights of growing their own and spending more time immersed in nature – the perfect opportunity for friends and family to spend quality time together, while swapping skills and learning lots. Organised by

The RHS has published its annual gardening predictions for 2021 and it certainly makes for very interesting reading indeed, sure to give you all sorts of inspiration for your outdoor spaces at home. One of the top trends identified by the gardening experts was comfort planting, with the cottage garden aesthetic expected to be a

Now that spring has most definitely sprung, we can all head outside and enjoy some well-earned sunshine, really getting our gardens ready to grow all sorts of wonderful plants. If you’re thinking about growing your own fruit and vegetables, you might want to consider doing so in raised beds, as they’re a brilliant way of

There’s something very special and inviting about having a beautiful sweeping driveway leading up to the front door of your house and they’re an excellent investment to make, one that will add value to your home. But it’s important that you know how to take care of it so it continues to look beautiful and

With summer on the way in and lockdown on the way out, no doubt you’re all really looking forward to the time you can invite friends and family over to your house for a spot of entertainment. Now’s the time to start getting your outdoor patio areas ready to accommodate everyone, so make sure you