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Perfect spring garden projects

May 11, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

clematis montana

So the weather has finally warmed up, and it feels like we’re well and truly into spring: trees are laden with blossom, plants are putting on lots of new growth, and the lawnmower is back into regular action.  Doesn’t it make you feel altogether more cheerful? Warmer temperatures also make it a lot easier to motivate yourself to tackle some outdoor projects.  After months of cold weather, chances are your garden and outdoor space is in need of ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Conservatory, Deck, Driveway, Garden, Garden storage, Garden tools, gardening, Home, Lawn, Maintenance, Outdoors, Patio, Spring, Tools, Top Tips, Weeds

Perfect autumn garden projects

September 24, 2017 by Catherine 17 Comments

autumn trees

My garden is definitely looking very much like an autumn garden now; the leaves are starting to fall, the apple tree is weighed down with fruit, and most of the plants are dying back after a summer of flowering.  Things are gradually slowing down, and that change of pace brings with it opportunity. With relatively mild weather and less garden maintenance required, autumn is a brilliant time of year to tackle new projects in the garden.  Here are ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Autumn, bulbs, Garden, Garden design, gardening, Grass, Hard Landscaping, Patio, Seeds, Spring, Top Tips

How to get your garden ready for summer

May 4, 2017 by Catherine 5 Comments

orange flower border

Summer is on the way, and with it the chance to spend more time enjoying our outdoor space.  Is your garden ready? During the colder months we naturally spend less time taking care of our gardens, but when the weather warms up again in summer we immediately want to get out there and enjoy them.  The trouble is, there’s often work required to get things looking good before we can sit back and enjoy the view! If your garden is looking a bit ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Containers, Deck, Entertaining, Garden, Garden furniture, gardening, Grass, Home, Lawn, Lighting, Maintenance, Outdoors, Patio, Plants, Shed, Summer, Tools, Top Tips, toys

Hard landscaping: getting it right in your garden design

January 22, 2016 by Catherine Leave a Comment

garden wall with planter

When it comes to designing your garden, the main element that often springs to mind is the plants themselves.  It’s very tempting when planning a new garden layout to get carried away designing borders, choosing plants, shrubs and trees, and looking ahead to when everything is blooming nicely. This is all time well spent, but if you’re going to create a successful garden it’s crucial to also give careful thought to the hard landscaping.  Hard ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: design, Garden, Hard Landscaping, Patio, Planning, Raised bed, Top Tips, water feature

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I’m Catherine, mum, wife, writer and fan of wellies. We love exploring, creating and growing things and my blog shares ideas, inspiration and tips for making the most of busy family life, indoors and out.

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