Nothing evokes summer more than seeing wildlife like our native butterflies and other pollinators go about their business in our gardens. But you may notice that some gardens attract more than others. If you find your own garden lacking these wonderful visitors, then planting to attract more of them is a great way to do […]

We are a nation of bird watchers. From the red breasted Robin to the resident Great Tit, Blue Tit, colourful Goldfinch and Chaffinch, Blackbird, Starlings, Sparrows and more. We can’t get enough of these wonderful creatures. What’s great is that it’s not uncommon for us to spot so many different species of birds in our […]

Houseplants are a fantastic way to bring the garden indoors. As well as being gorgeous and decorative, houseplants will also provide a lot of advantages to your home. It doesn’t matter whether you have a small first flat to a large family home, any space will benefit when introducing them. There are so many lovely […]

No matter the shape, size or characteristics of your garden, be it a veg patch, blooming flower garden or your standard household garden, mulching should be an essential task you factor into your maintenance schedule. It doesn’t have to be a complex task either. All it takes is a little preparation, the right tools, the […]

If you’d like to attract more life to your garden, then planting for pollinators is a great way to do it. Our pollinator populations are in decline because of habitat loss due to urbanisation and widespread pesticide and herbicide use, mainly down to agricultural farming.  So, our gardens can be a place where we can […]