Gardens

10 Gardening Jobs for August

As we settle into summer, gardeners are being given a list of the most important jobs to do in August.

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Indoor Gardening: The Secrets Nobody Tells You About Houseplants

Here are five great reasons why houseplants should be a permanent part of every home.

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12 Steps to A Garden or Outdoor Space You’ll Love

When you're planning a new garden design, it's difficult to know where to start. From hard landscaping to choosing the right plants for your conditions, there's a lot to take in – and that's before you even get to the finishing touches like furniture and lighting.  If it all feels a little overwhelming, here's a 12-step guide to help you. Taking you through each step from budgeting through to creating an outdoor living space, take our advice and you'll have your dream space in no time at all.

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Gtech Cordless Lawnmower: Making Light Work of your Lawn

It’s National Gardening Week until 3rd May and let’s face it, there’s been no better time when we’re all cooped up at home, to maximise our outdoor space.

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6 Reasons You Should Have A Garden Shed

An outdoor shed can have many purposes, and there are many reasons to consider adding one to your garden, or if you already happen to have one but aren’t using it effectively, then it’s time you change that. If your shed needs a little bit of maintenance to make it stronger and safer, then get started with that first. Get a concrete delivery as this provides a strong, level base appropriate for the shed structure to sit on and is the most reliable type of shed foundation you can choose, give it a lick of paint and fix any holes or any areas of damage and then you can begin to turn it into the shed of your dreams and use it for any of the following:

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How Do You Get Started On An Overgrown Garden?

We’re all guilty of it: allowing our gardens to grow out of control, and then tearing out hair out at the prospect of trying to get them back under control again. It’s a task we grit our teeth at the thought of, and probably clear a weekend for, and then proceed to struggle with what to tackle first.

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Best Ways To Add Finishing Touches To Your Garden Project

Those who have just completed any garden renovation or small project will know that the work doesn’t end as soon as you put down the shovel. Whether you’ve gone for whole new garden design, or just updated small areas of your garden, it can be really common for your garden to just not feel quite finished. This is normally down to the lack of finishing touches.

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Landscape Mulch: Types And Benefits

Mulch provides vast benefits to any individual who has a garden containing some form of plants, flowers, and alike. After all, mulch can be used to stop the growth of weeds. It can also help to control the temperature of soil and ensure unpredictable weather doesn’t affect your plants.

Landscape Mulch: Types And Benefits →

The Positive Benefits Of Gardening To Your Health

If you ever wanted an excuse to spend more time in the garden, or if you are in need of a proverbial kick up the backside to tend to your plants and bushes, then know that gardening is good for your health.

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Affordable Ways To Improve The Look Of Your Garden

The garden is one of the most important parts of the home. As long as you are happy with how it looks, it’s likely that you will enjoy how the whole home feels, and it will help you to be truly proud of the home in general.

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The Biggest Garden Trends for 2019

With 2018 drawing to a close, now is the perfect time to take a look at the trends set to liven up our gardens next year.

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Learn To Love Your Garden More

Let’s start by saying that not everyone is born with a green thumb, and that’s okay because just because you aren’t a natural gardener like so many others are, that doesn’t mean that you can’t make the most of the outdoor space that you have. The key to learning to love your garden more is putting more time into it. Because the more time that you put into your garden, the nicer a space it will become, and thus the more time you will want to spend in it, and when you want to spend time in it, the chances are that it will have become a space that you love.

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Have a Small Garden? Here’s How to Make the Most of It

When purchasing a house, the garden is usually something that you either love or forget about. Some people just ignore it and only use it when it’s summer, and others tend to it all year round to grow plants, vegetables or even attract birds. There are many different uses for a garden, but your interest towards it can change over time.

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Garden Improvements to Boost your Home's Value

In this article, Nicky Roeber, Online Horticultural Expert at Wyevale Garden Centres, takes a look at some of the best ways that you can boost your home's value by improving your outdoor space.

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Why Your Garden Looks Like All The Rest

If you are starting to feel that there is not much which is distinctive or unique about your own garden, then it might be time to look into what you can do to improve that. As it happens, it is relatively easy to make your garden stand out more than it currently does, so long as you are happy putting a little extra effort into it and taking a step back to look at it in a new and bold kind of way.

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The Latest Front Door Trends That Are Sweeping The Nation

When it comes to boosting curb appeal and providing visitors with a great first impression of your home, you can’t look past your front door. It’s the first thing people are drawn to when they see your house, so you need to ensure yours looks great. An ugly front door often leads to an ugly home, while a good looking one does the exact opposite.

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Making Your Garden Fun For The Kids

The garden can be a great place to go during the warmer months of the year to sit out in the sun, eat great food fresh from the grill and spend time as a family. If you want to get the kids more involved in the garden this year and make it a fun place for them to play, here are some of the things you can do.

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Creating a More Private Garden In Time For Summer

Ah, summer. The season of long days spent on a lounger, BBQs, stargazing, and all-around enjoying the simple gifts that our gardens bring. However, this isn’t always possible. If we have a garden that’s severely lacking in privacy, then we can feel self-conscious about spending time in the sunshine, especially if we’re trying to work on our tan. No-one likes to be on display when they’re trying to relax. As such, you may want to consider upping the privacy levels of your home. Below, we take a look at a few alterations you can make that’ll have you on your way to relaxing in peace. Secure your privacy, enjoy your summer!

Creating a More Private Garden In Time For Summer →

Get Your Garden In The Swing For Spring

Yes, winter is nearly behind us, and that means it’s time to start thinking about spring. We’ve already touched on some of the enhancements you could make inside your home for spring, but what about the exterior? Well, there are a number of great options here that we think you’re going to love and could help you see your home in a completely new light, both inside and outside.

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Why Won't My Vegetables Grow? 4 Mistakes You Could Be Making

Stick it in the ground, water it and it grows, right? I wish it were that easy but it isn’t. You’ll often find that you think you’ve done everything right but those seeds just won’t grow. In some cases you just get unlucky but most of the time, it’s probably because you’re making a mistake somewhere along the line. These are the most common reasons that your garden isn’t growing.

Why Won't My Vegetables Grow? 4 Mistakes You Could Be Making →

The Effortless Way To Get Big Results In Your Small Garden

Grass the size of a postage stamp? Patio limited to one stone? Then it may be that you have a small garden. Don't panic though, as size isn't everything! In fact, just because your outdoor space is small doesn't mean that it can’t be perfectly formed, producing some gorgeous flowers and vegetables for your enjoyment. So, keep reading to find out how to get big results with minimal effort in a small outside space.

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The Priorities Of A Modern Gardening Enthusiast

Any homeowner who is blessed with a garden should look to utilise it well, regardless of how limited the space may be. But before worrying too much about completing those tasks, getting organised is a must. This is why priorities should always be in good working order. Once you have those in place, following the blueprint for gardening success becomes a whole lot easier. Here are four items for the top of your agenda.

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Landscaping a Large Garden: The Design Basics

If you’re lucky enough to have a large garden, it is sometimes hard to figure out what to do with all of that space. While landscaping can be expensive, a big space of emptiness is sad to look at for too long - and if you do it right, landscaping your garden doesn’t have to be an excessively costly or lengthy project at all; you just need to know the elements of design. Brush up on your artistic skills and create a peaceful oasis in your own home with these handy tips.

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Simple Ways To Enjoy Your Garden More This Summer

Summer is finally here. It may have waited a little while, but it has finally arrived and it has arrived in full force. Of course, we are going to complain a little bit because that is part of the summer fun, but the truth is we love it. What’s more, you can love it that little bit more by making the most out of your garden this summer...

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Give Your Garden a Summer Makeover!

Dreams of having our lawns beautifully kept, ready and waiting for the UK’s sporadic days of sunshine are often dashed. Soggy lawns, sparse, weed-ridden grass and the constant need to mow your turf means we waste precious summer days maintaining your garden. However, Grass-direct.co.uk has the perfect solution - Artificial Grass.

Give Your Garden a Summer Makeover! →

How Does Your Garden Grow? Easy Crops To Grow At Home

Looking for an active hobby that’s both fun and can save you money? Why not try growing your own in the garden! You don’t need an enormous space, even small gardens can produce fantastic crops if you’re smart about it.

How Does Your Garden Grow? Easy Crops To Grow At Home →

Make Your Garden 'Spring' This Season!

The first days of spring are upon us. And, at least if you're in the UK, then it can be pretty hard to feel too inspired to do anything exciting for the season, at first. The first few days still tend to feel a lot like winter, with plenty of icy winds and rain. If you want to get your garden prepared for this (hopefully soon-to-improve) season, then you need look no further than this quick guide.

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How To Create A Family Football Pitch In Your Garden

With a summer of sport to look forward to, starting with the European Championships, Grass Direct, the UK’s largest supplier of artificial grass, is seeing a surge in sales of its hardwearing All Round Sport product.

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We Interview TV Gardener Charlie Dimmock

Home UK Magazine interviews television gardener Charlie Dimmock about the key gardening trends to watch out for this coming spring.

We Interview TV Gardener Charlie Dimmock →

Artificial Grass Can Be Perfect Solution For Busy People

For the amateur gardener, there is an annual dilemma created by owning a lawn in the British climate. When do you make that last cut of the year and the first cut of the spring? There is often the good intention of one more mow before the winter, then the bad weather sets in and, as the grass gets longer and the rain becomes more frequent, the windows of opportunity in a busy life become fewer and fewer.

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Autumn Gardening: How To Get It Right

Now that it's officially autumn, we're turning our attentions to prepping our gardens for the colder months and for new life next spring. Here are our key tips that could help with the transition.

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We Speak To Celebrity TV Gardener Diarmuid Gavin

We’re delighted to speak to celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin, a highly respected garden designer and TV presenter on shows including Gardener’s World and Home Front with Laurence Lewellyn-Bowen.

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Get set for the great British summer!

Enjoying a lawn in the summer months needn’t be hampered by the negative effects of unpredictable weather, according to experts at Grass Direct – www.grass-direct.co.uk.

Get set for the great British summer! →

The 'green' benefits of an artificial lawn

A hectare of grass in Nashville has raised concerns over the effects of a well-kept lawn on global warming – and opened up the possibility for artificial grass to become the green option for environmentally-minded home owners.

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Artificial grass: An alternative to the less 'green' authentic lawn

A hectare of grass in Nashville has raised concerns over the effects of a well-kept lawn on global warming – and opened up the possibility for artificial grass to become the green option for environmentally-minded home owners.

Artificial grass: An alternative to the less 'green' authentic lawn →

Cumbria to host new inspirational home and garden show for the North

The Lake District, Cumbria, has long associations with iconic interior designers such as William Morris, gardeners such as Thomas Mawson and architects such as Edward Welby Pugin and Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, even spawning an entire design movement The Arts and Crafts Movement, led by theorist John Ruskin. This design pedigree that has spurred on two locals industry insiders with over 65 years of design experience between them. Garden designer Liz Newport and interior designer Maureen Whitemore have created their first ever Home and Garden Show and it will fill Rheged, the largest grass covered buildings in the UK, located just off the M6 at Penrith and at the northern gateway to the Lakes.

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November can be the perfect time to plant trees!

November is a great month to start thinking about the year ahead and is often considered as nature's time to plant, due to moderate temperatures and rainfall. It is the perfect time as it allows plants to root and acclimatize before the onset of summer heat or the harsher temperatures of winter.

November can be the perfect time to plant trees! →

Make the most of limited garden space

Even if your property is lacking ‘green space’ outdoors, there is still plenty that can be done to spruce it up, and at a low cost.

Make the most of limited garden space →

Desirable gardens

The sun is out and it’s safe to say that anyone with their own garden will be taking the opportunity to catch some rays in their own private piece of outdoors. However, the sun is not the only thing people want in their gardens.

Desirable gardens →