Category: Garden
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What is an Irish moss lawn and how do you care for one?
While everyone loves the idea of an expanse of lush green lawn the truth is it’s hard to keep one looking pristine due to a combination of factors, but especially wear and tear, weed invasion and brown patches in hot summer weather. Keeping a traditional turf lawn looking good is a costly and time-consuming business.…
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What is an Irish moss lawn and how do you care for one?
While everyone loves the idea of an expanse of lush green lawn the truth is it’s hard to keep one looking pristine due to a combination of factors, but especially wear and tear, weed invasion and brown patches in hot summer weather. Keeping a traditional turf lawn looking good is a costly and time-consuming business.…
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No Mow May: How to prepare your lawn
No Mow May is an annual campaign that encourages people to let their lawns grow wild throughout the month of May. Urban and suburban gardens can become havens for wildlife, wildflowers, and grasses, helping to feed bees, butterflies, and pollinators throughout the summer. James Ewens, gardening expert at Green Feathers point outs, “Habitat loss, pesticides,…
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How to build a dead hedge: A step-by-step guide
It might sound like a bit of an oxymoron, but dead hedges or “brash hedges” are full of life. When branches and twigs are stacked to form a dead hedge, they don’t just sit there – they become a habitat. Over time, the wood material supports a whole community of life including insects, small mammals…
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13 eco-friendly and stylish ways to re-use brick in a garden
If you’ve got bricks left over from your self build, or have ended up with a big pile of them as a result of removing walls during a renovation, looking at ways to re-use brick in a garden can be one way of making sure they don’t go to waste. As well as saving you…
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Garden wall height regulations UK: Why your rear wall can be larger than the front
Building a garden wall is a popular choice for creating a boundary on your property, but you aren’t just free to build one as high as you want. While the material you use to build the wall isn’t always an issue, there are garden wall height regulations in the UK that you must adhere to…
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Where to put drainage in your garden
Good drainage is essential in any garden if plants are going to thrive. If you regularly spot surface puddling after rain, or waterlogged areas of soil or lawn it’s a sign you need to look into what’s going on and correct any potential problems before they escalate. Surface puddling could simply be caused by compacted…
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How to protect your garden during a build
Understanding how to protect your garden during a build is vital if you’re going to prevent damage to your plants, shrubs and trees. While undertaking an extension for your home is an exciting prospect it’s also important to make sure your garden doesn’t suffer during the process, so that it ends up needing an overhaul…
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Keep thieves out with the best shed security solutions for your home
What’s kept in sheds can be costly to replace if it’s stolen. The value of items such as lawnmowers, garden furniture, tools, bikes and more can all add up to a large sum. On top of that, what’s taken might be in aid of accessing your home. The takeaway? Shed security is essential. Some 16…
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How to design a garden for a contemporary home
The connection between house and garden is key in contemporary landscaping design. If you’re interested in finding out how to design a garden for a contemporary home, the ideal is an outdoor space designed to complement both your interior decor and your lifestyle. The signature look for contemporary landscaping tends to be a combination of…