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These outdoor staging tips will increase your property selling price

June 25, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Since the COVID19 pandemic, people have begun looking at outdoor living spaces through a new lens. Spending more time outside helped lots of us survive the worst waves of the pandemic and all those weeks of lockdown, and now it’s become a habit that many people want to stick with. When looking for a new home, most buyers want somewhere with outdoor space that they can make the most of. They are looking for a home where ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden, Home, kerb appeal, outdoor entertaining, outdoor lighting, outdoor living, Selling your house, water feature

Hanging flower baskets: how to create a wow factor display

May 19, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Would you like to create show-stopping hanging flower baskets?  This guide has everything you need to help you plant an amazing display that looks good for months. Tips for stunning hanging flower baskets In this post we’ll cover tips and tricks on planting and caring for your hanging flower baskets.  I’ve also included a list of the best plants for hanging baskets to inspire your plant shopping. Are hanging baskets old ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: container gardening, Containers, Flowering plants, Flowers, Foliage plants, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, Hanging Baskets, Low maintenance garden, Low-maintenance plants, Plants, small space gardening, Top Tips

5 Ways to Reduce Transplant Shock in Your Plants

May 12, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post If you've ever introduced a plant to your garden, you're probably aware of just how difficult it can be to transition plants to new homes, and the toll it can take on sensitive greenery. However, transplanting your precious plants may be necessary for their survival. Whether your plant is root bound, needs a soil refresh, or is simply not growing in the ideal spot, giving plants a change of scenery can help them to ...

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20 of the best trailing plants for hanging baskets and pots

April 28, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Are you looking to create wow factor in your hanging basket or container garden displays?  This list of the best trailing plants for hanging baskets and pots has twenty fantastic varieties to help you do just that. Low maintenance outdoor hanging plants In this post I’ve listed lots of outdoor trailing plants for hanging baskets and pots that will give your containers oomph and help to increase their overall impact.  You’ll also ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: beginner gardening, container gardening, Containers, Flowering plants, Garden, Garden tips, Garden tools, gardening, gardening tools, Hanging Baskets, Low maintenance garden, Plant care, Plant food, Plant pots, Planters, Plants, small space gardening

Get your garden ready for spring and beyond with Hillier

April 13, 2022 by Catherine 53 Comments

This is a collaborative post in partnership with Hillier Garden Centres. Are you spending more time in the garden now that spring has arrived?  As the weather warms up and daylight hours increase, we naturally want to make the most of our outdoor spaces - but in reality after the winter months there’s usually some work to do before we can sit back and relax. If your garden is looking a bit neglected right now, there are lots of things ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Flowering plants, Foliage plants, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, giveaway, Hillier, Plants, Shrubs, Spring

6 simple garden ideas to perk up your outdoor space

April 6, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Are you looking for some easy ways to perk up your garden? The arrival of spring and the prospect of spending more time in the garden prompts many of us to start thinking about our outdoor spaces more.  It’s not unusual to take a look at the garden after a winter of neglect and realise there’s a bit of work to be done.  I know my garden is definitely in need of some attention to give it a boost right ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden, Garden hacks, Garden maintenance, gardening, Low maintenance garden, Outdoors, Top Tips

Spring flowers for pots: 30 easy plants to grow

March 1, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Are you ready to give your garden a boost with some spring flowers?  This list of the best spring flowers for pots is full of great ideas and tips to inspire you. We all tend to spend less times in our gardens in winter.   But when the weather starts to warm up in spring we start using our outdoor spaces more, so it’s only natural to want them to look good and fill us with joy.  Add to this the fact that many plants burst into ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Annuals, Bedding plants, beginner gardening, Climbing plants, container gardening, Containers, Flowering plants, Flowers, Foliage plants, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, gardening tools, Low maintenance garden, Perennials, Plant pots, Plants, small space gardening, Spring

How to maintain your garden shed this winter

February 10, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Winter is a time of year when we tend to use our gardens and outdoor spaces less. But while you're staying cosy indoors, harsh weather conditions can take their toll on the exterior of your property. A common winter home maintenance task is protecting house walls, roofs and surrounding areas from snow and rain. But people often forget that there’s another area which requires extra care and attention during winter: ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden, garden buildings, Garden maintenance, Garden tips, Home maintenance, Shed, shed maintenance, Top Tips

How to choose the right place for wholesale garden supplies

January 27, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you run a business, it's always recommended that you purchase your supplies from a wholesaler. If you need a lot of supplies, you can buy them in bulk from a wholesaler to save money and time. This is a good way to keep your expenses down and be efficient with your budget. If you're not in the gardening business, wholesale garden supplies could still be worth exploring if you're working on a major garden renovation ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden, Garden tips, gardening, gardening equipment, gardening retailers

5 reasons to cut grass with a lawn mower

January 18, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

As spring gets closer, the grass in your garden could be starting to grow again, which means it's time for more regular lawn maintenance. A lawn mower is one of the most popular ways for homeowners to take care of their lawns, because they're affordable and easy to use. Lawn mowers come in lots of different shapes and sizes, so finding the right machine for you will depend on how much lawn you have, as well as the type of grass. Let's take ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden, Garden maintenance, Garden tips, Garden tools, gardening, gardening equipment, Lawn, lawn care, Lawn Mower

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