When spring is in full bloom and summer is just around the corner, many of us start to quickly get our gardens ready in time for the summer sun and endless BBQs. A lot of work and money can go into doing that, especially if you haven’t looked after your…

January, with the remains of the Autumn fruit long gone and Spring still a long way away, is a dangerous time for wild birds. In harsh weather, they use much of their energy just keeping warm, and can struggle to find food and water on the frozen ground. Making your…

At this time of year, gardeners tend to go into hibernation mode, retreating into their sheds and pulling up the drawbridge. (Alright, we know sheds don’t really have drawbridges.) Now’s the time to treat the gardener in your life to some cosy outdoor gear, or get them looking forward to the…

Don’t worry….bee happy. Well, that’s easy enough if you’re not a honey bee – but if you are, you’re probably having a tough time of it. Honey bees and other species are disappearing from Britain in their droves, threatened by infections, foreign parasites and insecticides. Our recent wet summers haven’t been…

In spite of having the coldest Easter on record, we believe in the power of positive thinking, and we’re sure there’s warmer weather just round the corner. Now the clocks have gone forward, we’re starting to think about getting the garden into shape for some outdoor living, and we’re coveting…

Although it’s not quite the weather for gardening yet, we’re in the process of revamping our back garden and are longing to get out there in some better weather to start planting properly! In the meantime, we’ve been exploring garden planter options and came across this rather unusual design. Created…

If you’re looking to sell your house, or are interested in finding out how you could improve the look of your home, then the old adage that first impressions count is good to keep in mind. Anyone visiting your home sees the exterior first – not just your house, but…