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Creating Privacy in your Garden – Great Ideas for a Garden Fence

July 11, 2018October 22, 2018 Charlotte Hallam

Privacy can be a big issue in gardens, especially if you live on an estate or terraced street. A high fence and thick hedges block light, but a low fence and hedge mean that you can regularly see and hear your neighbours. Although you might not wish to see your neighbours all that often, it’s important that you do think about then when trying to increase privacy in your garden. Disputes over fence heights and positioning are all too common and are best avoided if you wish to get on…

Garden Improvement on a Budget

July 2, 2018December 9, 2019 Charlotte Hallam

If your garden is in need of improvement but you look out with a huge sigh at the cost involved, this post is just for you. In just five simple steps we will show you how to transform your garden on a budget… Shape Make a feature of your lawn by creating a shape. Whether it’s a circle, oblong or a perfect square, measure it out and use a spade to cut away the excess. The definitive shape will have an impact right away and the space where you’ve…

2018 Chelsea Trends You Can Try At Home

June 4, 2018June 26, 2018 Charlotte Hallam

This year’s Chelsea Flower Show took place between the 22nd and 26th May 2018. As always it was popular with 1,000s of people of all ages who were not only looking for a great day out, but also some inspiration for their own back yard. This year at Chelsea there were so many gardens showcasing the latest trends that can easily be replicated at home. A central water feature Water was a huge theme at this year’s Chelsea Show with many gardens making water the central feature. To be…

Great garden furniture for under £100

May 14, 2018February 3, 2020 Charlotte Hallam

We’ve had a couple of great weekends weather-wise now and hopefully, it’s only going to get better. With the summer season just around the corner people will take any opportunity to get outside. If you haven’t already got yourself a great set of garden furniture, don’t worry it’s not too late and it’s not all so expensive you’ll need to wait for the sales. Al fresco dining could be just around the corner, just take a look at some of these bargains. B&M garden furniture B&M is the home…

Plants that thrive in the shade

May 7, 2018May 13, 2018 Charlotte Hallam

For garden lovers, trees and creating privacy with sheds and fencing causes somewhat of a conundrum. No one wants to remove a beautiful, mature tree from their garden and equally, no one wants to be overlooked by neighbours either. However, everyone wants a colourful garden in full bloom throughout the summer. Trees, sheds, fences and walls create a lot of shade in a garden which can be detrimental to some plants. However, there are some beautiful plants that thrive in shaded areas – find out more below: Siberian Bugloss/…

Controlling Weeds Without Chemicals

April 6, 2018April 5, 2018 Charlotte Hallam

Weeds are the ultimate pest to gardeners. Quite often, it doesn’t matter what you do; as quickly as you remove weeds from your garden, they’ve sprouted up somewhere else. Despite there being plenty of strong chemical weed killers available, if you want to use the ground to grow plants – specifically fruits and vegetables – then it’s best to avoid the chemicals. One of the most effective weed killers is you, and a few preventative measures you can put in place to stop weeds from recurring. Can a non-chemical…

Creating a flowerbed from scratch

March 26, 2018May 15, 2018 Charlotte Hallam

Gardens are the envy of many people and certainly many neighbours. A pristine, well landscaped garden is something we all long for. However, it’s something that seems out of reach for so many, despite being perfectly within reach. To create a perfect flowerbed from scratch you don’t need any special skills, or even any previous green-fingered experience because we’re about to show you how. Remove grass and unwanted vegetation Once you’ve decided exactly where you’d like your garden bed to be, you need to remove all grass and vegetation…

Top tips for dog proofing your garden

February 26, 2018February 22, 2018 Charlotte Hallam

They say man is a dog’s best friend. In reality though, it’s their gardens. Your dog will love your garden. However, they don’t tend to appreciate neat borders and well-crafted decking. Dogs generally like to wreak havoc in our gardens. However, there is a way to get the best of both worlds. Take a look at our top tips for preventing pets from becoming garden pests. Keep your dog out of your flower beds A dog digging and lying down in the flower beds is a gardener’s worst nightmare.…

Heating Oil Tanks: Hide the Hideous!

December 13, 2017April 1, 2019 gardenguruadmin

If you are one of the 1.5 million homes in the UK which rely on heating oil, you’ll understand the struggle of maintaining a gorgeous garden with an unsightly lump of plastic ruining the view. We’ve put together some ideas for disguising an oil tank, giving you back the scenic garden of your dreams, without compromise. These tips will also be useful if you wish to disguise bins, recycling, or any other element of your garden you deem unattractive. A heating oil tank can vary in size, typically ranging from…

Lawn Care and Gardening: The Ultimate 2018 Guide

December 13, 2017December 13, 2017 gardenguruadmin

Sprouted spring flowers daffodils in early spring garden

As we are right in the middle of the festive period, thoughts are moving towards the new year and what we want to achieve in our homes and gardens. The new year can bring endless possibilities and gives you a chance to get things organised. Why not make this year the best yet and make your house a true relaxing haven for you and your family? Our effective lawn care and gardening tips are sure to get you off on the right foot. Plan Ahead This is the perfect time to plan…