30th September 2009
Gardening is great exercise. All that digging, weeding, mowing lawns and cutting hedges helps to keep muscles strong and hearts healthy. But even the most enthusiastic gardener has to slow down as the years go by. If the hobby that once gave you so much p...
30th September 2009
Garden design is all about individual taste. One person’s dream garden can be another gardener’s nightmare! But one thing on which everyone agrees is that a garden should be interesting all the year round. If your outdoor space is as dreary as the wea...
12th June 2009
When done properly and with careful thought and planning, landscaping a garden brings a whole host of benefits ranging from environmental to social.
But there is much to consider when embarking on a garden landscaping project. In this article we cover ...
12th June 2009
Garden decking is exceptionally versatile; it can be used to overcome issues that make landscaping difficult, to enhance the features of a garden, to add practicality or to extend your house into your garden. Here are some of the major benefits of decking...
01st June 2009
Even if you have run out of space within your home, you could still give it the impression of looking bigger by cleverly designing your garden so that it works as an extension to your living space. In doing so, you will be adding value to your property; d...
18th May 2009
There are countless benefits to landscaping a garden, not least your own enjoyment of the outdoor life.
A well-designed garden will add extra space to your home, acting like an extension to your living space and adding value to your life, as well as to...
28th April 2009
If you are considering hiring a landscape gardener to create your new garden then there are a number of things to consider before making your investment. This guide offers advice on choosing a good quality landscape gardener that will go the extra mile to...
23rd March 2009
If you are about to lay your own turf, then the following advice will prove very useful.
Firstly we need to start with the soil. For turf to grow at its best, the soil needs to be prepared in such a way that fast and deep rooting is encouraged. For a l...
09th February 2009
A healthy lawn not only looks attractive and provides a focal point for your garden; it also offers a multitude of wonderful advantages for health and the environment.
How can maintaining a well kept lawn benefit our health and the environment?
Firs...
09th February 2009
An attractive lawn forms the focal point of any garden and also offers many other benefits, including a safe place for children to play and a positive boost for the environment.
If you have decided to lay a lawn or replace an old grassed area with fres...
09th February 2009
If you are embarking on putting up a border fence then there are a number of things to consider before you get started. This step-by-step fencing guide takes you through the initial stages.
Border Line
Probably the most important factor to think about...