Blog archive for October 2017

How to improve garden drainage with a drainpipe

Hopefully, you’ll have already read our post last week on the importance of good garden drainage. If not, please take five minutes of your time to read it now as doing so will make today’s post much more relevant. Water is obviously essential for plants and flowers to thrive, but too much of it and […]

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The importance of good garden drainage

Creating your dream garden is exciting and many people can’t wait to get stuck in. As a result, they begin planting without considering their soil’s structure or how it drains – an oversight that could literally make or break your garden. Unfortunately, on the face of it, drainage isn’t exciting. But the difference it can […]

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5 tips to help get your kids excited about gardening

Gardening is a fantastic hobby for kids. Not only does it help develop their social and fine motor skills, but it also expands their learning about the natural world. But with all the distractions of modern life, such as social media and video games, getting kids outside into the garden – especially to do “gardening” […]

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5 tips for attracting birds to your garden

Birds are a welcome addition to any garden. Not only are they voracious consumers of insects, but their wonderful songs add something special to the air. However, attracting them and encouraging them to stay can be tricky if you’re not sure what you’re doing. These 5 tips should help you get off on the right […]

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