In the midst of the holiday craziness thoughts start to extend to the new year ahead. Just around the corner, it makes us start thinking about new plans and goals. What will our garden trends for 2025 look like? What should we be planning for now? Flowers for Cutting There are so many beautiful flower ..read more

If you are keen to improve your gardening, there are always lots of ways that you can hope to do that, and it might actually be a simpler thing than you think to achieve. The truth is that there are always lots of changes in the world of gardening, just as there are in every ..read more

Image credit Whether you’re planning to sell your house or not, the curb appeal is a crucial factor in determining its attractiveness and value. This is a sentiment echoed by real estate agents, who understand the significant impact of curb appeal on a property’s perceived value. Improving the visual appeal of your home and making ..read more

Photo by Rene Terp: https://www.pexels.com/photo/gazebo-against-trees-334978/  Your garden is so important to the overall appearance of your property, but unfortunately, a lot of people neglect their garden, as it’s only used when the weather is nice! More often than not, people make upgrades to the inside of their homes and keep their gardens in the back of their minds. But, this shouldn’t be the case.  Keeping your garden nice, can help improve your mental health, it’s a fun hobby to have and when you know it’s an appealing place, it’s an area where you can socialise with your fri ..read more

Hey there, green thumbs and garden newbies! So, you’ve decided to transform that barren patch of earth into a lush, vibrant lawn, huh? Well, you’re in for a fun ride! Starting a lawn from scratch might seem like a hefty task, but it’s one of the most rewarding adventures you’ll embark on. Imagine sipping your morning coffee while gazing out over a sea of green that you planted yourself—pretty rewarding, right? Let’s not waste another minute; I’m here to guide you through every step of your lawn transformation journey. Via Pixabay Step 1: Let’s Talk Dirt Okay, first up, understanding your soil ..read more

Homeowners don’t require big yards to grow nutritious and edible plants, which is good news if you live in an apartment or a smaller home. Apart from beautifying your home, these plants can provide you with fresh food on hand, saving you money on grocery shopping. No matter your expertise, you can grow these simple edible plants to make your garden complete. Onions Image credit  Onions belong to the Allium class; these plants grow bulb-type roots. You can eat both the bulb and green onion leaves. Consider visiting local garden shops to buy the tiny dried onions or sets. Plant them in n ..read more

If you are someone who’s too busy to be in the garden all the time, or you simply just don’t like the garden very often, then a low maintenance garden could be the right thing for you. The trouble is, just like any garden, you still need to find success with it to know that it’s the right way to make your garden look. You want your garden to grow the right way, and the low maintenance garden means you can spend less time and less money out there, making sure that it looks good. A paved garden, for example, is still going to be as healthy as one that is covered in lawns and flowers. As long as ..read more

Fall is well and truly here and it’s not going to be too long before winter comes after it, as well. For some of us, the color of the leaves are starting to change, and the trees are a lot busier this time of year. As much as it can be lovely to watch them in their time of change, they can also bring a lot more work with them, as well. Here, we’re going to look at the issues that can come with your trees, and your different options to ensure that you give them and the garden the care they need. Credit – CC0 License Dealing with those leaves The first and most obvious change is that your trees ..read more

Health and sustainability benefits alone have meant that more of us than ever are currently in the market for growing our own veg. As well as potentially saving you a small fortune in rising vegetable costs, this life choice can see you serving tastier food, and significantly reducing your carbon footprint in the process. All of that said, edible gardening isn’t a walk in the park. Before it’s well established, an edible garden does require a fair amount of work to get going. Not to mention that many of us spend as much as $200+ to establish and oversee a large-scale growing operation. This i ..read more

It rarely happens that we are 100% happy with how a project turns out. But my new raised bed garden is a dream come true! It sounds a little crazy, but sometimes having so much space can be intimidating. This raised bed garden is a combination of nine raised beds in a single, cohesive design that I love. I attended a conference in February where a presenter shared her formal garden comprised of raised beds, pergolas and trellises. In Iowa. Yes, this is what I am talking about! Spurred on by her success and successful design, I started sketching out possible ways to lay this out on notepads. I ..read more