Why not add another place in the garden to help your local bee population? Why not make a bee house? It is easy to do maybe get the kids invloved. Find a suitable casing with an open end. A recycled 2l bottle would work with the top and end cut off. Just cut a section […]
They look like they will do the job and can suppress weeds you could even use them to cover an area and cut holes for the plants you already have. Just remember these options are a very quick solution and should not be used long term, the plastic is an impermeable layer that will not […]
Green fly and Black fly – Aphids are 5mm green or black in colour. They can be found on new growth and the underside of leaves. They eat the sap of the plant and slow the growth. Easiest way to get rid of them is to knock them off the plant and squash them. Lily […]
I am sure you have all heard that we need to protect our bees, but do you know why? Bees are the worlds most important pollinator for food crops. Bees help plants re produce and contribute a to most ecosystems for all living things. Not even counting the delicious honey they make! Did you know […]
EcoGrid E40 is perfect permeable solution for a whole host of applications. Driveways, shed bases, ground stabilisation, resin bound applications, access routes, horse arenas, paths, car parks and campsites to name a few. EcoGRid E40 can also be laid with many finishes such as gravel, slate, soil, grass, sedum or used for resin bound stone. […]
Why not harvest your rainwater? It is easy to save water from your down pipe to your chosen water storage. It also allows you to help the environment locally by saving your water from saturating the ground. Plants love rainwater and its not got added chlorine like your tap water and it is an easy […]
Our faithful spring bulbs have started off the season and are making our gardens look beautiful. But what to do with them once they are done? Most bulbs such as daffodils, tulips and hyacinths are annual bulbs and will come up every year. You can leave them in place; just make sure you fertilise the […]
Now is the time to put those seedings into the garden. After weeks caring for them indoors you want them to do their best when in the garden. After hardening off the seedlings, another period of vigilance is needed. Seedlings are at risk from pests, diseases, sun, and wind damage. If you have an outdoor […]
Your seeds have had a great start indoors, now its time to move them outside. Ready to make your spring/summer garden look fabulous! The process of hardening off seeds is easy. Once your seedling has 2/3sets of leaves its time to gradually move them outside. Find a sheltered place in the garden. You could always […]
Lets get the Gardening year off to a great start – planting your seeds indoors can help you get ahead. Great way to get your spring garden plans started a bit earlier. You do not need too anything fancy: A tray, soil, water, something to cover the seeds with. You can even recycle by using […]
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