Category: Gardens

Jobs to tackle in the garden during April

Now that the weather is warmer and brighter, it should now be more pleasant to tackle some of those garden chores.   Mow the lawn with the mower blades set on medium height. If lawns are looking a little bare, sow grass seed. April is the month to apply lawn fertiliser, followed be a selective…

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Contemporary Weiner Awnings

Weiner awnings are known for their quality and for the sophistication of technology that goes into making the canopies. The nice thing is that these sunshades are very easy to operate and they are durable and will last for a very long time. There are different types of canopies to choose from including for the…

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Preparing Hanging Baskets

A display of hanging baskets filled with Summer flowering blooms can add interest and an extra splash of colour to your garden. However, in order to successfully grow plants in hanging baskets, it is worth spending time on preparation beforehand.   1. Line the inside of your basket with a coconut fibre liner. 2. Next,…

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A 4-Step Process In Improving Your Soil

If you would like to improve the results of your planting, then your soil will need to be in good condition. You can improve your soil with compost. Check our 4-step process below.   Break up the lumps in your soil and dig thoroughly. If the soil in your garden has never been dug before,…

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Growing Shrubs In Pots

Shrubs thrive growing in containers, and if grown the right way can end up being a focal point in your garden. Growing shrubs in containers is a very good way in growing plants that your garden can’t grow.   When picking a pot to plant in, choose one which is large enough for the roots…

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Plant Pruning – The Basics

Pruning is a vital part of gardening as you don’t want your plants to overgrow their space and of course, you want them to look their best.   When pruning and buds are visible, do so just above the buds which will prevent leaving a long stem. Make sure to cut the old/dead wood from…

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3 Easy Ways To Get Rid Of Weeds

Weeds are extremely annoying. They come into your garden uninvited and take precious space. Even more annoying is having to spend money on weed killer, so here are 3 other tips to help you get rid of those pesky weeds.   Using newspaper to block the sunlight will prevent new weeds growing and help kill…

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Tips On Keeping Animals Away From Your Vegetable Garden (Part 2)

A continuation from our post on from last week;   Another popular exercise is to inter-plant different vegetables in the garden. Inter-planting is where you plant something like garlic, onion, lavender within your mix of vegetables. The scent from these plants will repel most animals away from the perimeter. You can also look into adding…

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Tips On Keeping Animals Away From Your Vegetable Garden (Part 1)

The anger you feel when you wake up in the morning to see your beautifully kept vegetable garden ruined due to an animal devouring over the goods is painful. A few repeat offenders in our gardens are usually rabbits, gardens and moles. Well we’ve found a few ways to help combat this situation so take…

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Enhance your garden with beautiful decking

Decking provides homeowners with a natural space for entertainment and relaxation. It has steadily grown in popularity since the early 1990s, when it was first introduced into the U.K. As people increasingly look for outdoor places to relax and unwind, decks are becoming a more popular site. Well-designed decks usually add to the value and…

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