Gardening advice and monthly tasks & tips from our team of resident gardening experts…

Houseplants for Student Success
August 29th, 2024 | Categories
Houseplants make wonderful companions for students. How so? Well, houseplants offer us a wonderful array of mental, physical and emotional benefits, as well as making any room look good, such as your dorm/study area or home bedroom, breathing life into the space. They can help you to sleep better, de-stress, and even study better. Don’t […]
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Wonderfully Fragrant Plants for the Garden
August 16th, 2024 | Categories
It’s a warm summer’s evening, the sun is setting, and you’re sitting in your garden enjoying the day coming to an end. There’s a gentle breeze carrying with it the wonderful fragrance of your garden flowers, calming you, invigorating the senses, grounding you in the moment, and creating some cherished moments. Sounds absolutely lovely, doesn’t […]
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Best Hedging Plants for Interest, Privacy & Wildlife
August 16th, 2024 | Categories
Hedging plants are a great way to define a boundary, add texture, protect areas in the garden from strong winds, and increase privacy in exposed gardens or those that are overlooked by neighbours. There’s the interest too; with evergreen hedging seeing colour at a time when it’s dull, cold, and not much is alive is […]
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How to Protect Your Back from Injury when Gardening
July 17th, 2024 | Categories
Gardening is profoundly rewarding hobby, offering physical activity, emotional health, and a connection to nature. However, being such a physical task comes with its own set of challenges, particularly regarding back health. The regular bending, lifting, and twisting involved – often in small awkward spaces – puts strain on your back, leading to muscular discomfort […]
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Six Perfect Pieces of Garden Furniture for Relaxation
June 18th, 2024 | Categories
When it comes to the garden, we see it as an extension of the home – another living room – and a very important place for relaxation and recreation. It’s more important than ever to use it as a space to disconnect from the outside world for a little while. Furniture, in addition to planting, […]
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