Uk summers can be tricky for our plants. We don’t have any rain for a month and then suddenly we have a deluge that basically floods the garden. Sometimes, it feels like all or nothing, and this can be hard to deal with. But, you…

We’ve lived in our house for almost 6 years now, and I can’t believe that time has gone so fast. When we moved in, we had big plans. We still do, it’s just they got pushed back after we decided to have 2 kids in…

This has been quite a big problem for us recently. As parents of a 1 and 3 year old, we’re constantly making sure they aren’t hurting themselves and falling off things, and our garden isn’t really the safest space for them. I always love the…

It feels like we’re finally getting to the edges of spring. The evenings have started to get a little lighter, with the sun going down around 5.15pm instead of 4pm! The temperatures are getting a little milder, although March can sometimes get chilly and bring…

All photo credit goes to https://dunsterhouse.co.uk/ Garden rooms are having a serious moment, and it’s easy to see why. They’re versatile, they’re space enhancers, and they can transform even the smallest garden into a destination rather than just a patch of grass. But what can…

Since we moved into our current house five years ago, I’ve become a little obsessed with creating the perfect oasis for both us and the little creatures that live in our garden. We’re very lucky to have such a great outdoor space, but I’m always…

In the UK, utility strikes caused by digging damage tens of thousands of underground pipes and cables every year. According to UK Power Networks, around 60,000 accidental strikes occur annually, and they can cause anything from broadband outages to gas leaks and serious injury. Everyday…

Patios sometimes get forgotten, don’t they? We’re all guilty of it. You set one up when you first move in, plonk down a chair or two, and then before you know it, the space just becomes a shortcut to the shed or a place to…

Most of us dream of having a picture-perfect garden, but very few of us have the time (or the patience) to keep it that way. Between mowing, watering, weeding, and battling the effects of our famously unpredictable British weather, the traditional lawn can feel like…

When you’re tackling a big garden job with just a couple of people, the tools you use really do make all the difference. With fewer hands on deck, every bit of kit has to pull its weight, saving you time, easing the workload, and helping…

A beautiful lawn doesn’t happen by accident — it takes time, attention, and seasonal know-how. Whether you’re starting from scratch or maintaining a well-established garden, the key to lush, green grass lies in doing the right things at the right time. So if you want…