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The pride and joy of any home - our gardens are the tranquil spaces we love and enjoy. Whether you’re meditating outside with a cup of tea in your hands, or playing ball with your child, gardens are the areas in our homes which require thorough attention if you want them to look good throughout the year. Regular maintenance is therefore a must, as is mowing, pruning, hedging and trimming. But these tasks aren’t always simple or easy. Sometimes, an expert's advice is what’s needed to get your lovely garden looking its best. That’s why we’ve created our series of blogs on garden maintenance - to help you make the most of your garden in a cost-effective way.
Enough is enough - it’s time to rid your garden of weeds! You put on your gardening boots and a pair of rubber gloves, and you get to spraying. A job well done, you say, and wait for the effects to show. A few days pass and… nothing! You may be asking yourself “why aren’t the weeds dead yetâ
This blog post is contributed by Sarah Gerrard Jones, an expert on houseplants. Are you a serial houseplant killer? Want to know how to turn those black fingers green? Or maybe you want to learn how to bring a plant back to life? The good news is that 90% of houseplant fatalities are easily pr
With winter just around the corner, many of us may be thinking of preparing their garden for the warmer months. If the thought of an instant green lawn sounds appealing, laying real turf may just be the ideal option. But wait! Stop and think before putting on your gardening boots. Real turf requ
Christmas is that time of the year when everyone becomes overly enthusiastic about the holidays. However, sometimes all this excitement can turn into stress and lead to negligence. No matter how exhilarated you might get during the holidays, safety must always be your top priority. Therefore try
It's Christmas tree hunting time! Since holidays are behind the corner, it’s time to get started with the festive preparations. The first thing on your to-do list is to choose your new Christmas tree. As soon as you decide what kind of tree you want - a real or an artificial one, the fun part begi
Deciding on when to put up your Christmas tree can be quite tricky. Set it up too early and you might be met with the judging gazes of your neighbours. Put it up too late and you might get branded as close-fisted. Therefore it’s important to avoid hasty decisions and give it some thought. Same goe
