If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, the chances are you’ve been mostly living in it this summer. With unprecedented temperatures and very little rain, many of us have been sitting, cooking and even sleeping outside in an attempt to keep cool. That means there’s a chance you might…
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Ah, summer. Perhaps we’ll sip an iced cocktail by the lily pond, or take a stroll down to the far end of the garden to see how the jasmine hedge is coming along. Well, that’s certainly on the list the second we win the lottery – until then, we’ll have…
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It’s always nice to make a space your own, and that applies to outdoors as well as inside. Even if you’re not particularly greenfingered, there are lots of ways to personalise your garden, and turn it into a private space you’ll love to spend time in. We’ve scoured Etsy for…
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There’s really nothing like having your own fruit on tap. It’s enormously satisfying to be able to grow and pick your own, there’ll be zero food miles and you know exactly what types of pesticides and fertilisers have been used. For the novice gardener, though, some kinds are easier than…
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If you’ve only got a small outdoor space, it needs to work twice as hard! Growing your own fruit and vegetables probably isn’t an option (although cherry tomatoes in growbags or pots doesn’t take up much room), but there are lots of plants that can be useful as well as…
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Lighting up your outdoor space is just as important as the interior of your home. Research shows that a well-lit home is less likely to be targeted by a home invader, plus it can be useful to have your entrance or pathway lit up on a dark night to…
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Gardeners are always easy to buy for – a decent pair of gloves and some extra tools are always welcome! We’ve looked high and low (and under the bushes) to round up a range of blooming lovely gifts that are sure to delight the green-fingered recipient, and we’ve included some…
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Summer might have drawn to an end, but there’s still plenty to do outside to get your garden ready for the winter. Here’s what to do. Tidying Leaves, leaves and more leaves! If you have trees anywhere near your lawn, this is the time of year when you realise just…
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