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Essential Robotic Lawn Mower Care and Maintenance Tips

March 31, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Garden tools, gardening equipment, Lawn, lawn care, Lawn Mower, Robotic Lawn Mower, Top Tips

Win a stylish rain barrel water butt worth £289.99

March 19, 2021 by Catherine 12 Comments

Would you like to garden more sustainably? If the answer to that question is yes, then this fantastic rain barrel giveaway is perfect for you. I'm thrilled to be partnering with The Organic Gardening Catalogue who are offering one lucky reader a stylish Rain Barrel Water Butt worth £289.99. Such a brilliant prize! Read on to find out more about the product and how to enter. The Organic Gardening Catalogue The Organic Gardening ...

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Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: competition, gardening equipment, giveaway, organic gardening, sustainable gardening, water butt, watering

Flower gardening for beginners: 12 easy flowers to grow from seed

March 12, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Would you like to grow flowers from seed, but need a little help getting started?  This guide to twelve easy flowers to grow from seed has got you covered. Why grow flowers from seed? Growing flowers from seed is a great idea for a number of reasons. For starters, it’s much cheaper than buying plants.  A packet of flower seeds allows you to grow a large quantity of plants for a small initial investment.  When you buy ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: beginner gardening, Flowering plants, Flowers, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, gardening equipment, Gardening with children, growing from seed, Planting, Plants, Seeds, Top Tips, Wildlife gardening

Win a bundle of Fiskars gardening tools

March 4, 2021 by Catherine 170 Comments

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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 ...

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Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: bulbs, competition, fiskars, Garden tools, gardening equipment, gardening tools, giveaway, pruning, secateurs, Tools

The Ultimate Garden Lovers Gift Guide: present ideas for different budgets

December 21, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you’re searching for the perfect gift to buy for someone who loves their garden, then look no further. Here is Crown Pavilion’s ‘Ultimate Garden Lovers Gift Guide’, providing you with gift inspiration for all budgets. Whether you want to save or splurge they’ve got it covered, with everything from gardening gloves and pizza ovens to exquisite luxury garden rooms. Budget Buys There’s no need to break the bank or ...

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4 Essential Garden Tools For Beginners

November 18, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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 ...

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Great gifts for gardeners – including stocking fillers and kids gardening gift ideas

November 3, 2020 by Catherine 2 Comments

Are you shopping for a gardening fan this Christmas? With gardening enjoying such a boom this year, I suspect more of us than ever are looking for gifts for gardeners right now! I've been busy hunting down lots of great gift ideas which are perfect for gardeners, so you don't have to do the hard work. There are separate sections on stocking filler gifts for gardeners, and gardening gifts for kids too :) Great gifts for ...

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Filed Under: Product Showcase Tagged With: Children, Christmas, container gardening, Family, gardening, gardening equipment, Gardening with children, Gift Guide, Gifts, indoor gardening

Planting bulbs: a step-by-step guide

September 3, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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I love growing flowers from bulbs.  You can create a really colourful display at times of the year when the rest of the garden is still playing catch up, and there’s such a wide variety to choose from.  Bulbs are also relatively cheap compared to buying plants, so they’re a great way to create real wow factor in your garden without spending a fortune. If you’d like to add some flower bulbs to your garden, here’s a step-by-step guide ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: bulbs, Containers, Flowers, Garden, Garden tools, gardening, gardening equipment, Outdoors, Planting, Plants, Top Tips

Eco gardening: sustainable gardening tips for greener gardens

July 24, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

How much do you know about eco gardening?  It’s certainly a big issue in the gardening world right now, with high-profile gardeners and TV shows championing the benefits of sustainable gardening. What is eco gardening? Eco gardening is all about minimising human interference, and using natural resources and processes.  This doesn’t mean you have to allow your garden to become a wilderness, rather that you should aim to reduce waste, use ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Compost, eco friendly gardening, environmentally friendly gardening, Garden, Garden furniture, Garden maintenance, Garden tips, Garden tools, garden trends, gardening, gardening equipment, Pest Control, reducing plastic use, sustainable gardening, watering, Weed control, Wildlife, Wildlife gardening

Review & giveaway: win a stylish Elho Veggie Wall & Tomato Pot

May 22, 2020 by Catherine 190 Comments

This is a collaborative post in partnership with Elho. If you're having a go a growing your own veggies this year, this is a fantastic giveaway for you! I'm reviewing the stylish Green Basics Veggie Wall and Tomato Pot from Elho, and I've got one of each to give away to a lucky winner. Elho Green Basics range Elho makes high quality plant pots for indoor and outdoor use. All products are sustainably manufactured in the Netherlands; ...

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