Collaborative post Are you looking for new ways to spruce up your garden in your rental home? Do you feel limited by your rental home when it comes to gardening? The good news is that with some handy tips and tricks, even the most urban flats to rent in Peterborough or any other area can be transformed into an oasis of blooms. Whether you’re looking for advice on setting up your indoor plants, or trying to spruce up your outdoor space, ...
How to make the most of your outdoor space
Collaborative post As the weather gets warmer, many homeowners start to think about how they can spruce up their outdoor space. Whether you have a small balcony or a sprawling backyard, there are many ways to transform your outdoor space into a comfortable and functional living area. Here are five tips to help you make the most of your outdoor space and turn it into somewhere you'll love to spend time in. Know the purpose of your ...
Get a green thumb and improve your english: the best gardening books to read
Collaborative post Gardening is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors, and it became even more popular during the pandemic. Not only is gardening a good hobby to keep you fit and active, but it can also improve your English skills through reading gardening books. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced gardener, and are interested in learning basic gardening terminology, plenty of books can help you learn more about plants and ...
How to plant lavender in pots and containers: step-by-step guide
Are you looking for advice on how to plant lavender in pots? This guide covers everything you need to know about how to grow lavender in pots, including tips on lavender varieties, planting instructions, how to care for lavender plants in pots, and growing lavender in pots indoors. A quick introduction to lavender Lavender is a Mediterranean woody plant, with the botanical name Lavandula. It’s a member of the mint family, and ...
50 drought tolerant plants for hot and dry weather
Are you looking for inspiration on drought tolerant plants? This article has 50 great suggestions for low maintenance plants that will tolerate hot, dry weather. As climate change and scorching summers continue to be an issue, many of us are starting to look at ways to make our gardens more adaptable to heatwave conditions. Nobody wants to lose their lovely plants due to dry and hot weather, but that has definitely been the case for ...
15 key garden trends 2023
By its very nature, creating a beautiful garden is a long-term project. After all, plants grow at their own pace, not according to our time plan. But that doesn’t mean gardens and gardening are immune to current fashions. The garden trends 2023 are sure to influence our outdoor spaces on some level over the next twelve months. Garden trends 2023 More than ever, the garden trends 2023 reflect a response to the challenges we’ve all ...
Top garden upgrade tips to transform your outdoor space
Collaborative post Often when people go through the process of upgrading their home, they only focus on the interior. However, your garden plays a huge role in your home, as a space where you can relax, unwind, spend time with the family, and entertain. If you've been neglecting your outdoor space, then a garden upgrade might be needed. This article has lots of tips and tricks to help you transform your garden without spending a ...
5 must-do winter gardening tasks
Collaborative post Do you need some help when it comes to what to do with your garden during winter? This is the article for you! You may be wondering why gardens even need maintaining through the winter, when pretty much everything looks dead. But even if your plants are dormant, your garden will continue to live throughout winter, with grass continuing to grow even in December. This means that you need to ensure you’re still completing ...
Garden safety: ways to make your garden safer for your children
Collaborative post If your children have a passion for playing outside - or even if they don't - you probably want to find ways to nurture it. While the use of video games, both on consoles and mobile phones, is becoming increasingly popular, it's important that children also experience the pleasures of imaginative play and time outdoors. One easy way to encourage children to spend more time outdoors is to make your garden a safe place to ...
Clearing your garden? Be careful not to disturb hedgehogs
Collaborative post Autumn is a great time of year to clear foliage and junk from your garden. However, it's getting colder outside, which means wildlife will be taking refuge from the elements. It's important to ensure you don't injure them when clearing your garden. People often use this time of year to rake up fallen leaves, remove moss build-up, and carry out general garden jobs to keep their garden in pristine condition for the winter ...