There is a huge misconception that gardening is an easy and relaxing hobby. That it does not take much effort at all and is something that anybody can do. But, the truth is that this is not the case. Gardening itself is a very tiring …
Every gardener’s pet hate is having weeds appearing all over their garden where they are truly not wanted! So, today we are going to share with you some of our weed control top tips, helping to keep your garden weed-free! Keep Soil Disturbance LowYour garden …
Cordylines have become a very popular plant/tree over the past few years. Cordylines generally start as a plant then as they lower leaves die and fall they leave a trunk-like stem. They can grow really tall and do survive fairly well in the English climate. However, you may find your Cordyline fails to thrive or starts to die off during the winter wet months. Cordylines prefer dryer soil and to be protected from strong winds. If your cordylines roots become too waterlogged they may root. If the leaves become brown and shed at a fast rate there is a risk your cordyline is dying. Feel the trunk part. It should feel solid with no sponges areas. If the trunk has become sponges at the top you should chop the trunk to the height of the solid section. Some will reshoot or regrow at the bottom, by if they are spinet near to the root they may be too rotten to save.
Most people would assume that gardening is one of the best activities to take part in if you have arthritis. Now, this is not the case. Whilst it may help to take your mind away from your pain for a small amount of time, it …
Finding storage in your garden can be a difficult challenge. With the garden being one of the places where you need the most storage possible for all your garden tools, toys and other pieces. So, what are some of our best garden storage solutions, helping …
If you have children, you will be well aware that children’s toys are so expensive. This does include children’s garden toys! One way to keep the costs down is by making children’s play equipment yourself! Today, we are going to share with you how you can do this!
For The Beginners
If you are not skilled in DIY projects, you don’t need to worry, there are still some ways you can DIY your own children play equipment.
One of the most common projects for people who are not so confident in DIY is a water wall. This allows for a lot of creativity and only simple building required. With you only needing a large piece of wood, and some pipes plus buckets and funnels. All of these items will make a simple water wall that offers hours of endless fun for children of all ages!
You may also find that you can buy cheaper packages to make swings or slides in stores. These will come with instructions for you to follow, making them fairly simple for anyone to build.
For The More Experienced DIYers
For those of you that are more experienced, you may be looking to make something that is more of a challenge.
So, why don’t you start completely from scrath to make your own play equipment. But all the raw materials that you need and build this yourself completely from the beginning. You may need to watch tutorials to gain the right angles, but you will create a product that is 100% unique.
We have also noticed that DIY lovers have been heading out and making their own wendy houses for children. With you being able to style and build this exactly as you wish to create your children’s dream garden playhouse!
When thinking of a dream home, most people would love to have a large garden. Being able to do whatever you want in a large space. But larger gardens are not always the dream we envision. In this article, we are going to look into …
Creating edible gardens is one trend that we saw a spike within 2020. With many novice gardeners taking the plunge and creating an edible garden. You may be wondering what an edible garden even is. Well, today we are going to share with you what …
It is without a doubt that your front garden is just as important, if not more important, than your back garden. With this being the first aspect of your home people see when they drive by or come to visit.
The design of your front garden is completely up to you, with some homes having larger front gardens than others. Making the most of the space you have it key.
One of the most popular choices when creating the dream front garden is bushes. They can act as a nice border to your home. They will take a lot of care as you do not want them to become overgrown and taking over your front garden.
A popular choice for homes that do not have much of a front garden is hanging baskets. These can be hung by your front door to add a nice splash of colour to your home. Allowing you to display a range of plants and colours outside your home.
Caring for our gardens is one task which we all seem to forget about. However, it is extremely important to keep caring for your garden even when it is exactly how you want it. Like inside our homes, the day you stop caring for your …