What Are Soil Amendments And What Do They Do? The soil amendments improve the physical properties of the soil when combined with it. These are some improvements, but not limited to water retention, permeability, water infiltration, drainage, aeration, and structure. Soil amendment also helps provide the roots of a better environment. This article is…
Best Herbs for Home Windowsills… If you want to grow some plants in containers in your garden then herbs make a very smart choice. There are very few crops that return so much from so little space. Think about cooking with herbs… Just a few meager leaves can totally transform…
Tips on dog proofing your garden When you first bring your dog home you might think that you have done all you can to make your garden dog proof. However, we recommend taking a look at our tips just to make sure you have everything covered. Shut your garden gates…
Preparing for harsh weather You can’t deny that the shift in weather has caused many problems for property owners here in the UK. But how do we prepare for such events? Flooding in the UK Over the recent years, Brits have feared heavy rainfall due to the risk of…
The UK has lots of prime fishing spots. This is a fact and something that no-one would argue with. However, one of the downsides is that you inevitably must travel to get to the best spots. What’s more, you are not alone. This means you must navigate successfully around other…
While some view gardening as a great, advantageous hobby to pursue, some view gardening as a daunting task. That is unfortunate because unbeknownst to many, gardening is actually pretty beneficial to your health. A great many looks at gardening less as a hobby, and more as an art. As you…
Garden Pest Control Tips & Hints Pest control is something we should all be looking at, especially with the hotter months arriving where we can’t help but find ourselves chilling in our gardens. You want your decking to stand out and you don’t want to feel restricted from using…
I am sure you have all heard of Air BNB! Its taking over the hotel, cottage and holiday industry. If you have a spare room you can pop up an advert on their site and before you know it you are making some extra money. The good news is, you…
Apps for Gardeners Most of us want a beautiful yard, patios, a home.. But, many of us were not born with a green thumb. Some of us could kill a silk flower. Well, fear no more. Technology has come to the rescue. As the title suggests, we will give you…
Oak Framed Orangery Lowdown… If you have garden space that you just aren’t using for anything in particular and want it to fulfil some kind of useful purpose, you should consider investing in an oak framed orangery. They are very similar to conservatories, in that they are extensions built onto…
