This is a commissioned post in collaboration with GardenaHow is your garden looking now that we’ve reached late summer? We’ve finished edging our new lawn now, and I’ve started putting the plants back into the borders, but I still have quite a few gaps to fill, so I’m busy working out a plant shopping list - very exciting!Our patio containers have been fantastic this year, and are still going strong. My absolute favourite ...
Exploring the Gardena combisystem gardening tools range | AD
This is a commissioned post in collaboration with GardenaWell, the terrible weather has certainly been a challenge when it comes to the gardening this month, but I’ve finally managed to get out there and tackle some jobs on the list!If you’ve been reading the blog lately, you’ll know that I’m working with leading garden watering and tool brand Gardena this year, using their products to help take care of the garden and make the most of our ...
Six easy tips for garden tool maintenance
Collaborative postIf you enjoy gardening as a hobby, you're probably keen to get the best out of your tools and equipment. Having spent money on them, it makes sense to do what you can to keep your tools in good condition, so that they will provide years of service and always be safe to use.If you're not sure where to start when it comes to garden tool maintenance, here are six easy tips on how to keep your kit in tip-top ...
Vertical gardening with Gardena NatureUp! | AD
This is a commissioned post in collaboration with GardenaIntroducing my new vertical herb garden!I do love a new gardening project, and this week I’ve been enjoying myself creating a herb garden for our new patio. If you’ve been reading the blog lately, you’ll know we’re in the middle of a complete garden re-design, so this little project has been a lovely way to take a break from the heavy work and give us some instant ...
The garden tools and equipment you really need
Collaborative postIf you had to estimate how many pieces of gardening equipment you had, how big would that number be? Be honest!I’m asking this question because I’ve just given my shed a bit of a tidy-up before the gardening season really takes off, and I almost disappeared under the pile of gardening stuff I had to re-arrange. And that got me thinking: which things could I literally not garden without?There’s a ...
Tips from Wido on sprucing up your spring garden
Are you getting busy in the garden yet? We've had some amazing weather lately, and it's definitely motivated me to get out there and make the garden look presentable!We tend to use our gardens much less in the winter months, but spring is the perfect time to give things a spruce-up and tackle those jobs you've been ignoring. If you're not sure what to do first, check out this fab infographic from online retailer Wido which is full of ideas ...
The kit you really need for growing seeds
We may still be trying to wave goodbye to winter, but if you’re even remotely green-fingered your thoughts are bound to be turning to what plants you want to grow this year. I’ve already spent a lovely afternoon with the kids planning what to grow on their plots, and a couple of evenings working out what I want to grow in our garden and allotment over the coming months. I've done my seed order and now it’s a case of waiting for the ...
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 ...
Great gardening ideas with wilko
So, spring is finally underway and we’re all starting to enjoy more time in the garden. Are you planning any projects to spruce up your outdoor space? My list of garden jobs seems to be getting longer every day; I’ve got borders to tidy up, seeds to sow, a lawn to revive, a shed to paint, and a whole allotment to reclaim from the weeds. We're going to be busy! To help me tackle my to do list, I’ve been checking out the range of garden and ...