If you're looking for easy seeds to grow with children, it's hard to beat growing sunflowers in pots. If you're not gardening with children, sunflowers are still fantastic plants to grow, and they make wonderful cut sunflowers too. This step-by-step guide shows you how to grow sunflowers in pots and get the best results. It covers which seeds to choose, tips on planting sunflower seeds, and advice on caring for sunflowers. I've also included ...
Mow For Your Mind with Cobra Garden
This is a collaborative post in partnership with Cobra Garden For many of us, the last couple of years have taken their toll on wellbeing. As you’ve no doubt read in more than one news story, lots of us are experiencing challenges with mental health as a result. Perhaps you’re dealing with this yourself, trying to support a friend or relative who’s struggling, or seeing the effects in the workplace. Whatever your personal ...
20 of the best trailing plants for hanging baskets and pots
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 ...
5 reasons to cut grass with a lawn mower
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 ...
Win a bundle of National Trust Children’s Gardening Tools
Welcome to a lovely giveaway for National Children's Gardening Week! I'm partnering with garden tool supplier Burgon & Ball to give away a bundle of children's gardening tools worth over £89 from their National Trust 'Get Me Gardening' range. This is such a perfect prize for encouraging those little green fingers :) Read on to find out more about the range and how to enter. The National Trust 'Get Me Gardening' children's ...
What is the best pull behind sprayer for your garden?
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 ...
Essential Robotic Lawn Mower Care and Maintenance Tips
Collaborative post Best tips on how to care for and maintain your robotic lawn mower The maintenance your robotic lawn mower requires is much less than that of a conventional lawnmower. These machines may be technologically advanced, but they're actually quite simple to look after - mainly because they have fewer parts that are less prone to malfunctioning. Nonetheless, there are several things you can do to ensure your device is in ...
The best low maintenance plants for outdoor pots, and how to take care of them
Are you looking for advice on the best plants for outdoor pots? Whether you’re a beginner gardener who’d like to start small with plants in containers, or a seasoned pro who’s keen on planting outdoor pots, there’s lots here to inspire you. This post on the best plants for pots lists over 25 fantastic low maintenance plants for outdoor pots. I’ve also included simple tips for taking care of your plants so that they thrive and provide ...
Win a bundle of Fiskars gardening tools
This is a collaborative post in partnership with Fiskars. If you're planning some gardening projects for spring, this is the giveaway for you :) I'm teaming up with premium gardening tools brand Fiskars to give away a brilliant prize bundle of products worth over £65. Read on to find out more and enter the competition. Fiskars gardening tools You're probably already familiar with Fiskars. They're synonymous with high quality ...
4 Essential Garden Tools For Beginners
Collaborative post Spending lots of time at home can get boring, and unfortunately it's the situation we have all found ourselves in during these past months. We've all done our best to keep ourselves entertained, and hobbies play a huge part in this effort. What’s more, hobbies can quickly grow from being something to keep us busy into something we really love doing. Of course, which hobby you choose depends on your specific needs and ...