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How to choose the best outdoor furniture for your garden

June 20, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Would you like to update your outdoor furniture? Whether you use your garden as a place to relax, entertain, or spend time with the kids, chances are you’ll get lots of use from some outdoor furniture.  There’s a huge range of garden furniture to choose from, and this is often a long-term investment, so naturally you’ll want to get it right first time. Choosing the best outdoor furniture for your garden If ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Garden, Garden design, Garden furniture, Garden tips, outdoor entertaining, outdoor furniture, Patio, Top Tips

Garden privacy: the best ways to make a garden more private

June 6, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Do you enjoy spending time in the garden? If so, you probably value your garden privacy and find it less than relaxing to be overlooked. Luckily, a garden can always be made more private, even if you're on a tight budget. Planting trees and shrubs is a great way to create a natural barrier between your garden and the rest of the world. Bamboo is another popular option, as it grows quickly - although it needs to be controlled if you want to ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Fencing, Garden, Garden design, Garden tips, Shrubs, Top Tips, Trees, Trellis, 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

Fun garden entertaining ideas

May 6, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Whatever the size of your garden, you probably like the idea of using your outdoor space to entertain and relax. Whether you're keen on hosting barbecues, laid-back gatherings, or more formal events, there are lots of easy ways to make your garden a great place to welcome visitors, or simply enjoy some outdoor time with the family. Here are some fun garden entertaining ideas to help you host in style ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Garden, Garden design, Garden tips, gardening equipment, outdoor entertaining, outdoor living, Shed, Top Tips

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

5 garden changes to help your house sell faster

March 21, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post The coronavirus pandemic has transformed house-buying trends in the UK. While life has returned to some semblance of normality for many people, our work and home lives may have changed forever.  When the first lockdown ended in Summer 2020, demand for larger properties with gardens or access to public green spaces soared as people contemplated a future in which they would spend increasing amounts of time at home for ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Garden, Garden tips, Home, home improvement, Moving home, outdoor living, Selling your house, 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

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