Slug Control

I have a problem in my garden, and not a very nice one at that – Slugs. It has taken me years to get them under some sort of control. The previous owners of our house were not gardeners at all and pests ran rife which left us quite a legacy of hard work to [...]

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Getting Rid of Garden Rubbish

In spring there is a lot of tidying up to do in the garden, all the winter leaves and rubbish that collect, and those plants that need spring pruning. As space is at a premium in most modern gardens you nedd something easy and ‘user friendly’ to gather up your rubbish. I use a Spring [...]

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Spring is Springing!

I had planned to write about some of my plans for the water features in my garden – I want to do some new things this year but something far more important has happened!  Whilst peering into the depths of our pond this morning what  should my other half spy but a huge mass of [...]

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Garden Decor – Think of The Birds

Spring is definitely on its way and for me that means it’s time to think about the Birds. I love having birds in my garden, it would be a lifeless place without them. I always like to provide some nesting boxes to encourage them. The birds might not always agree with my choice but they [...]

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Organic Gardening – Some Beginners Tips

Organic Gardening is the method of growing plants, fruit and vegetables  without  the use of chemicals or artifical additives.  It can be a very cost effective form of gardening as you don’t have to buy vast quantities of chemicals.  Many poeple worry about how to ensure the health of their garden if they don’t use [...]

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