On days when the mercury dips below zero, it is inevitable that the water in your pond will freeze over. If your pond is stocked with fish, then it is important that you do not just smash the ice on the surface as the shock waves may kill your fish.…

After the enjoyment and festivities of Christmas, January can arrive with a depressive, dreary feeling.  So, wrap up warm, get out into the garden and work off some of those extra Christmas calories piled on in December. There are plenty of chores to tackle during January. Look over your trees…

Once we turn back the clocks and the evenings start drawing in, we may feel like hibernating in the warmth of our cosy homes and we might think that there is nothing much to do in the garden until the snowdrops and daffodils start to bloom in early Spring. However,…

Hosts of daffodils not only give inspiration to 19th century poets but also are a sure sign to many that Spring and warmer weather is well on the way. However, in order to have daffodils blooming in your garden in March then you will need to be planting bulbs from…

Yes, it is spring time. You can just see love in the air and butterflies resting on freshly bloomed flowers. If you are missing out on the breathtaking nature gift, it’s your bad luck. If you still did not get the centre crux of my words, just allow me to…

One of the best ways of encouraging wildlife to your garden is by constructing a pond. It does not have to be a large expanse of water, even a small pond will attract several species of insects and birds and animals. It’s important to have a shallow, boggy area around…

Lawns With warmer weather and more frequent Spring showers, the lawn will need mowing at least once a week. Spike badly-drained areas and feed poorly growing patches. Shrubs Prune early flowering shrubs like kerria or flowering almond. Roses Make sure you apply a general rose fertiliser and spray roses against…

It seems that these days most households have some kind of security system on their house and contents; whether it is a traditional box burglar alarm, CCTV, a large guard dog or security marking of valuable goods. However, thieves are often on the watch for houses where they think it…

The use of garden lighting can extend the use of your garden well past dusk and, at the same time, create a relaxing ambiance for entertaining, quiet reflection or for just spending more time outside. Spot lights can be used along the edge of decking or at the sides of…

There are several advantages to having raised beds in a garden. They are a good way of growing fruit and vegetables in particular, especially plants which may need “constraining” like strawberries which, if left untended, can become straggly with runners growing almost anywhere. A raised bed can also be a…

Of course painting your fence is usually for cosmetic purposes, but you shouldn’t forget that the paint can also provide protection from elements. It’s recommended that fences should be given a protective coat of paint every couple of years. Before you paint your fence, prepare the area around your fence.…

For any gardener, having a steady supply of quality compost is essential. In order to do this you can either buy compost bags over and over again, or you can start your own compost pile. Creating your compost is relatively easy, it jusst requires a steady stream of biodegradeable materials,…