Keep Cats Away from Your Garden by Planting these Plants Just like their human counterparts, cats are often drawn to the garden. When your cat or even your neighbour’s fury friend begins digging up and eating your precious plants, it can be really frustrating. The majority of cats like to roam the garden and yard. …
Once upon a time, the hedgehog was the ubiquitous first point of contact for UK citizens and native wildlife. Presently, the once common sight in parks and gardens is now a rare sight, and there are many who have never seen a hedgehog in their lifetime. These small brown mammals with spines and pointed snouts …
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Amazing creatures, they are a rare sight and some say they would consider themselves privileged to have them visit their garden. Someone even made a comment in a forum saying that he was opportune to have seen a badger very close one night, pulling out worms out of the lawn after a heavy rain. It …
What is a soakaway? A soakaway is a type of drainage system consisting of a large hole filled with gravel and rubble that allows surface water to naturally drain back into the ground from where it gathers. It is one of the most efficient ways to deal with surface water that may collect around your …
There’s no doubt that ants are fascinating creatures. Not only are they capable of building intricate nests, but they also have a pretty advanced society- they even go so far as to farm other insects like aphids. However, while ants are impressive, they can also be more than a little annoying- especially if you end …
Keeping a vegetable garden is one of the greenest things you can do. Not only are you lessening your carbon footprint by creating a sustainable food source, you are adding foliage that goes through the process of photosynthesis, which ultimately creates the oxygen we breath. There are several ways you can take that green mentality …
 Beautiful and practical gardens are not just for those with infinite time, infinite money, and Wonder Woman’s body. You can have a garden you’re proud of with a few tips, insights, and techniques that will save your back, your bank account, and your clock. Make a plan Whether you wish to transform your yard …
Did you know that shovels and spades are two different tools, rather than an interchangeable term? It’s something that not everyone is aware of, which is understandable given the striking similarities shared between spades and shovels. There are some differences however, mostly notable with their appearance – although these are quite minimal at the same …
Nothing can beat sitting out in a beautiful garden on a warm, sunny day. Getting your garden into a state where you can enjoy such a pleasure is much easier said than done however! It’s easy to see a high-quality garden on TV or online and wish you could achieve something similar, but then when …
Grass Strimmer Guide If we’re something of a keen gardener, then it makes sense that we want our garden looking its best. While there are a number of tools that can be used, it’s maybe the grass strimmer that is the most versatile. As well as being able to create tidy borders, a grass strimmer …
The first lawn mower was invented in the year 1830. This was the push lawn mower which had 5 to 8 spiral blades that spun near a rear stationary blade. There were no motors or anything to power this type of lawn mower. All you had to do was push the mower in order for …
The avid gardener invests a lot of money into the equipment they employ. However, the equipment will only remain in good working order if it is properly maintained. Gardening equipment is meant to last throughout many seasons and with the proper care and maintenance, you will not have to replace pieces for quite a long …
