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How a garden room can benefit your family

July 4, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Garden rooms have grown rapidly in popularity in recent years, and are fast becoming one of the most longed-for home improvements. It's not hard to see why a garden room appeals: they're an easy way to create additional living space without a major building project, and can be used in so many ways. Innovative ways to use your garden room The possibilities are pretty much endless when it comes to uses for garden ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Family, Family home, Garden, garden room, Home, home improvement, Home working

These outdoor staging tips will increase your property selling price

June 25, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Since the COVID19 pandemic, people have begun looking at outdoor living spaces through a new lens. Spending more time outside helped lots of us survive the worst waves of the pandemic and all those weeks of lockdown, and now it’s become a habit that many people want to stick with. When looking for a new home, most buyers want somewhere with outdoor space that they can make the most of. They are looking for a home where ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden, Home, kerb appeal, outdoor entertaining, outdoor lighting, outdoor living, Selling your house, water feature

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

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

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

Making your home and garden more sustainable in 2022

May 5, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Sustainability and environmentally friendly. These are words that are being used daily in the media and by the public in general - and for good reason. As gardeners, we can see first-hand the significance of looking after the environment, and the importance of practicing good habits. However, for gardening newbies, how to create an eco-friendly garden may be a bit of a mystery. And what about the home, can that be ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: eco friendly gardening, Eco-friendly, Garden, Home, solar power, sustainable gardening, sustainable living

Win a £50 National Garden gift voucher with National Children’s Gardening Week

April 29, 2022 by Catherine 130 Comments

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Are you ready to celebrate those little green fingers for National Children's Gardening Week? This lovely giveaway will help you do just that! I'm joining forces with National Children's Gardening Week to give away a £50 National Garden Gift Voucher to one lucky reader. Read on to find out more and enter the competition. What is National Children's Gardening Week all about? National Children's Gardening Week is an annual event that ...

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Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: Children, competition, Family Fun, Garden, garden centre, gardening, Gardening with children, giveaway, HTA, National Children's Gardening Week, nature play

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

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