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By now, we surely all know that human activity is having a serious impact on the environment and we all have a responsibility to Mother Earth to do all we can to reduce this, as far as is practical based on our own individual circumstances. Gardeners can actually do an awful lot to help tackle […]

A bit of bad news for gardening enthusiasts this week (March 1st) – scientists have confirmed that the brown marmorated stink bug has been found on UK shores, most likely having been transported here in packaging crates. According to the Guardian, the problem with these little flying bugs is that they leave brown marks on

March is just around the corner so gardeners the length and breadth of the country are, no doubt, looking forward to feeling the fresh spring air on their faces and properly getting out and about in the garden, bringing it back to life after the winter months. This time of year is a wonderful one

As we all know, first impressions count for a lot and one of the very first aspects of your home that any visitor will see is, of course, the driveway. How this looks and feels will instantly give people an idea of what your home will be like inside, so it’s important to make sure

Having a beautiful garden in which to escape is becoming increasingly important to people all over the UK as a result of the pandemic and lockdown, with us all keen to spend more time outside, enjoying nature and the local flora and fauna. And it also seems that front garden design is proving popular at

Garden borders constitute an essential part of any good landscaping project and they’re a brilliant (and beautiful) way to create a sense of flow, section off various parts of the site and even hide aspects you don’t want to see, such as sheds and other more utilitarian features that aren’t especially exciting. You need to

As with any home improvement project, the key to getting your garden landscaping right is planning and preparation, taking the time to sit down and really think about what you want from the space and what sort of needs you want it to fulfil. Before you start shopping or spending any money, decide on whether

When it comes to gardening, birds have a hugely important role to play so you’d be wise to do all you can to attract them to your outdoor spaces. They can help with pest and rodent control, flower pollination and weed control – and it’s always lovely doing some bird watching early in the morning

January is the perfect time to think about what you want to do in the garden come spring and planning properly now can mean success later in the year, especially if you’re new to gardening. Preparation is key! Something you might like to consider as an option for your outside spaces is conscious gardening, also

Reducing our water usage and consumption is going to become increasingly important in the future, as water shortages start to be felt and demand begins to outstrip supply (which will happen in some parts of England in as little as ten years’ time!). As a gardener, this is obviously rather concerning, since water is essential