Gardens

Seasonal Garden Magic: Easy Steps to Transform Your Garden into a Year-Round Playground for Kids

Creating a child-friendly garden that offers endless fun and learning through all seasons is an enchanting way to enhance your outdoor space. By integrating features such as a 6ft Trampoline and a Wooden Play Centre , you can transform your garden into a stimulating playground that encourages...

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Key Ways to Utilise Your Garden Space

You have just moved into a new home and are now aware that while you had planned the interior down to the color of the pot plants in each room, the garden has been somewhat neglected. Oops!

Don’t worry! It is common for new homeowners to look out over their slice of greenery and feel intimidated, especially if it is a larger space. But there are some things that you can do to make...

5 top tips to care for hedgehogs this Bonfire Night

Ahead of Bonfire Night, many people will be looking for ways to protect the UK’s wildlife. Barratt Developments North East shares its top tips on how homeowners can protect hedgehogs within their local areas this Autumn Winter.

Research from RSPB has found that hedgehogs are in rapid decline, with a shocking estimated 30 mil decrease in the furry critters since the 1950s, across...

Best Flowers for a Decorative Greenhouse

While there can often be many benefits to putting up a greenhouse to accommodate plants, some may be more inclined to simply build one to act as a centrepiece in their garden. If you’re one of the many individuals who prefer aesthetics over functionality, you may want to consider the variety of ways that you could decorate your greenhouse.

Of course, for those who’d still like a...

Why Must You Opt for A Rock Garden?

Rock gardens are landscapes or residential gardens that stress the utilization of rocks and stones in fusion with various floras instead of the standard soil. Most homeowners opt for these gardens as they look sophisticated and attractive. But you can also utilize them to address any problem with your yard or if you want to build up flat sections.

In case you are wondering whether...

5 easy hacks to keep your garden healthy during a hosepipe ban

Brits across the Devon and Cornwall are facing the first hosepipe ban in 26 years after months of scorching temperatures, with South West Water the latest water supplier to announce a hosepipe ban, starting next week.

The ban could prove tricky for some gardeners since gardens will likely need some TLC after the extreme heat. But turning to your hose could leave you facing a hefty £1...

Four Reasons You Need to Get Your Kids Into Gardening This Summer

Are you tearing your hair out at the idea of keeping your rambunctious little ones entertained this summer?

You might have signed them up for activity clubs or planned days out to theme parks, but these costs can quickly add up. And it’s hard to tire them out enough for a good night sleep at home.

But there is a solution. Have you tried getting them into gardening?

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5 Essential Gardening Tools

Spring has flown by, and summer is here, which means the sun is shining and the garden is waiting. If you’re a newbie or looking to make your fingers greener, you’ll be searching for information on essential gardening tools. Look no further; throughout this article, we will tell you what needs to go onto your gardening shopping list.

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The very nature of gardening means there’s...

More Than Just a Pool: The Hidden Healing Tricks of Colour in Spas

Spa season is here, and we’re all in dire need of a truly relaxing wellness experience! There is nothing more satisfying than slipping on your tan sandals and sundress and heading for a day or vacation that pampers your mind, body, and soul.

Whether at home or abroad, spas are designed to nurture you, so that you can find your inner calm and feel rejuvenated. A range of facilities,...

Bridge Bonus To New Homes Near Blackburn

TAKE outside living to a whole new level with a move to Green Hills in Feniscowles where homes are innovatively designed to help homeowners make the most of their gardens.

Kingswood Homes has reimagined its popular Dovecote 4 house type, which is showcased by an award-winning show home, by adding a multilevel garden to the Dovecote 4+.

From the ground floor room, French...

Advice: Top Tips to Get Your Garden Ready For Winter

TOP 5 TIPS TO GET YOUR GARDEN READY FOR WINTER

The days are getting shorter and the temperature colder – winter is fast approaching. Spending time taking care of your garden now will save you from the hassle in a few months, after all, they say summer gardens are made in the winter. Below are five top tips to help you prepare your garden for the winter.