News

If you love a bit of crunch in your salad, then one of the easiest ways to get fresh produce is to grow your own oriental greens. There’s an enormous number of these, such as the popular Pak Choi. Oriental greens have in common is they suitable for people with small gardens or no garden […]

It doesn’t matter if you’re one for chargrilling your own homegrown veg on the grill, or you’re going full carnivore with flame-grilled steak, us Brits are proud of our BBQ gatherings. No, we can’t count on the sunny weather here up north, but we can create the perfect gardens, decking and patios here in Wirral

We all know that how our home looks from the outside is important in terms of the impression it makes on people who visit, but it also has an effect on how we feel about our abodes. If you’re considering giving your home an external makeover this summer, what elements do you need to consider?

Workers who have been on furlough since lockdown was imposed at the end of March have been trying to find ways to kill the time over the last few months. For many, this has involved hanging out in their garden, whether pruning bushes or enjoying the warm weather. Therefore, it is not surprising that spending

Gardening enthusiasts will be happy to see some colour in their pots and borders starting to crop up, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing left for them to do in their outdoor space. Indeed, there are plenty of gardening jobs for them to carry out in July, from sowing vegetables to pruning fruit trees. Those

A recent poll by online property portal Rightmove revealed that over 60 per cent of buyers have a preference for a property with good outdoor space. But moving house just for a bigger garden is a huge step, so we look at what can be done whatever the size of your patio, garden, or backyard.

Gardening has seen a massive increase in popularity during the lockdown, as many people discover the benefits and joy spending time with nature can bring. However, for the 13 million British hay fever sufferers, spring and summer can be a challenge. But there are ways to get out in the garden, and equip yourself with

More than half of British households do not insure their garden equipment, despite the average cost of their outdoor accessories reaching £1,457. This is according to the latest research from MoneySuperMarket, which found there is £32.9 billion worth of garden equipment, toys, tools, bikes and BBQs that are uninsured in the UK. Those who have

If your new lockdown hobby is to take up gardening, but you’re feeling a little lost as to where to start, don’t fear, you’re not alone! Before you can start gardening, you might have to assess your garden space to see if you need to tidy it up and prepare it, then you can explore

Thousands of flowers, bushes, shrubs and trees will be saved after the government announced garden centres will now be allowed to re-open. Ever since the government announced lockdown a few weeks ago, only stores selling essential items – such as supermarkets and DIY shops – could remain open, forcing all other retailers to shut. However,