Most of us these days have at least one wheelie bin, and maybe more. And though having large bins that are easy to move around is generally a good thing, there’s one big downside: wheelie bins are ugly. Fortunately, there are ways to hide your bins. You’ll have plenty of choices though, which can get […]
Having a garden is a fantastic opportunity to get some fresh air, to be creative in your gardening, and to make sure the kids get some exercise. However, many property owners are surprised at just how much stuff gets left outside. And whilst your home might have cupboards, your garden probably doesn’t. Fortunately, there are […]
If you’ve got a garden then chances are that you’ve got at least one hedge. Hedges are a great way of marking your property boundary in an attractive way, but they do have one issue: upkeep. Hedge maintenance can be costly (if you employ someone to do it for you) and time-consuming (if you do […]
If you’re looking into buying gardening equipment, then gardening gloves might not be top of your list. In fact, few first-time gardeners think about gloves, they’re too busy considering tools and plants. Spend more than an afternoon gardening though, and you’ll find that great gloves are suddenly a priority. So, how do you go about […]
If your garden is overlooked, perhaps by the street or a neighbour’s window, then a privacy fence is going to be essential. But why get a tradition fence when you can plant a natural tree fence? Depending on the trees that you choose and your budget, you can have complete privacy almost immediately. Of course, […]
If you’ve got a larger garden, then garden waste can rapidly become a problem. Fortunately, there’s a nice bit of kit available to help you: a garden shredder. But there are tons of different kinds, and plenty of models to choose from, so how do you know what you should be buying? That’s why we’re […]
If you’re buying garden furniture or timber to build your own garden constructions, then you obviously want the best wood you can afford. You want that bin store or shed or bench to last as long as possible. So it’s understandable that when splitting or cracking begins to show in timber that you become concerned. […]
If you’ve ever bought something made from wood and suitable for outside use, you might have noticed that occasionally that wood is green. Is this a problem? A fault with the merchandise that you’ve just bought? Nope, there’s no need to worry. We’re here to explain what that green stuff is and why it’s perfectly […]
Despite a seemingly annual hosepipe ban in the UK, a decent garden hose is always an important tool in your gardening supply shed. But you can’t just go and buy any old hose. There are tons to choose from, and lots of different options. So how do you go about buying the best garden hose […]
If you’re in any way serious about gardening then you really need a great pair of secateurs. This is one tool that even novices need to buy. Keeping your garden looking great and your fingers intact are both important considerations! But just how should you go about making sure that you’re getting the right tool […]