Collaborative post Summer has well and truly arrived, bringing with it warmer weather and the opportunity to enjoy our gardens more often. Add in the fact that we’re all in the habit of using our gardens to socialise these days, and it’s definitely a good idea to keep your garden looking good at this time of year. Easy ways to keep your garden looking good all summer long If your garden could do with a boost, there are lots of easy ...
Win a bundle of pelargonium plants for your summer garden
If you're busy planning your summer garden right now, this is a great giveaway to enter! I've got three bundles of gorgeous pelargonium plants from Pelargonium for Europe to give away, each worth at least £35. These lovely plants are ideal for adding a splash of colour to your garden and will flower right through summer. Read on to find out more about pelargoniums and how to enter the giveaway. Pelargonium plants from Pelargonium for ...
Gardening in June: jobs to tackle this month
Welcome to your one-stop resource for quick and easy gardening jobs for June. If you always feel like you don’t have enough time for gardening, or just need some guidance on what to focus on each month, this is the series for you! You can check out my garden jobs for every other month in this post. Gardening in June With everything growing so fast this month, I think the ‘little and often’ approach is best for gardening in June. Keeping ...
7. The 10 minute gardener: quick summer gardening jobs
Welcome to the latest post in this series, looking at quick gardening jobs you can fit into a busy schedule. This time I'm looking at ways to stay on top of your summer garden. Things have certainly warmed up in the last couple of weeks, and I’m really enjoying my garden now the summer plants are bursting into life. I think the ‘little and often’ approach is best for gardening at this time of year; keeping on top of the garden through ...
Summer garden makeover ideas with T J Hughes
Aren’t we having the most glorious summer at the moment? I’m writing this post with the windows open and the sun streaming in, and I’m thinking I really must sort out some shade for my laptop screen so that I can write out in the garden. I’m desperate to make the most of the season when it’s so glorious out there - particularly after the extra-long cold start we had to the year! Spending more time outdoors in the garden always gives me a little ...
Review: Planters Online Visio fibreglass plant trough
Are you growing plants for winter colour and interest at the moment? The garden can feel rather bare and brown at this time of year, but if making the whole space look lively is too daunting, it's a great idea to focus your efforts on the bits you can see from your window. Containers are brilliant for this, as you can position them exactly where you can see them best, and make the most of their display even when you're indoors. Planters ...
Review & Giveaway: GardenSite Forest Toulouse Trellis Planter
Welcome to a new product review and giveaway, perfect for those of you who are looking to spruce up a patio or deck area. We've been trying out the Forest Toulouse trellis planter from online gardening supplier GardenSite, and I've also got one of these lovely planters worth £89.99 to give away to a lucky winner. The Forest Toulouse trellis planter has a generous container with an integral trellis for climbing plants, allowing you to ...