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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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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden, Garden maintenance, gardening, Plants, Top Tips

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

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

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

Simple Ways to Spruce up Your Garden

November 29, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

garden with alliums

External post by Frederic Shaw If your property has a garden, you'll know just how useful it can be. A garden can be a play area for children, a social space in the summer, and the perfect place to indulge a love of gardening. However, it can be easy to prioritise other parts of our homes over the garden - and that's not necessarily a good idea. Here's why your garden is such a crucial element of your property, and some easy ways to make it ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden, Garden maintenance, gardening, Home, Selling your house, Shed

How to make your winter garden look good

September 4, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When it comes to our gardens, we tend to focus on making them look good in the warmer months of the year. After all, this is when we use our gardens the most, whether that's to entertain, relax, or play with the kids. The problem with this approach to gardens and plants is that by the time winter arrives, your outdoor space could well be looking pretty bare and miserable. Lots of plants die back during the colder ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden, Garden Lighting, Garden maintenance, gardening, Home, Outdoors, Plants, Shrubs, Top Tips, Winter

Summer gardening: ten easy ways to keep your garden looking good all summer long

July 23, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

pink echinacea flower

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 ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Bedding plants, Garden, Garden furniture, Garden maintenance, Garden tips, gardening, lawn care, Patio, Plant food, Summer, watering, Weeds

Composite decking ideas for small gardens

June 10, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you're planning an outdoor renovation at the moment, chances are you've been considering options for a patio area. This post looks at composite decking, and why it could be an ideal solution for small gardens. Decking board is a highly functional landscaping material, and you can use it in lots of creative ways. Decking can serve many functions in your garden, from creating a multipurpose zone, to providing an ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Composite decking, Decking, Garden, Garden design, Garden maintenance, Garden tips, Low maintenance garden, small space gardening

What is the best pull behind sprayer for your garden?

May 6, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Do you dream of having a lush green garden? A well-maintained garden goes a long way towards making the outside of your home look appealing, and of course a garden that you want to spend time in is also functional and enjoyable. If you want to keep your lawn looking green and healthy, you need to keep it weed-free and repair any bare spots on a regular basis. Choosing the right Gardening tools and accessories can save ...

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

Gardening in May: jobs to tackle this month

April 28, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Welcome to your one-stop resource for gardening in May. If you're not sure what to focus on this month, or are short on time for gardening, you're in the right place! You can check out my gardening jobs for every other month in this post. Gardening in May May is one of the busiest months in the garden. Everything is growing, so there's lots of maintenance going on, but we're also still planting lots of new things. Add to that the ...

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Filed Under: Garden jobs this month Tagged With: 10 minute gardener, Garden, Garden maintenance, Garden tips, gardening, Gardening with children, Homegrown, Maintenance, May, Planning, Planting, Plants, Seeds, Spring, Top Tips, Vegetables

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