Month: November 2011
How to Recognise Fairy Rings and Remove them from your Lawn
15 November 2011 - Colin Gray
Fairy rings are always a bit of a mystery to lawn owners, and have a certain mystique about them. Here are a few tips on recognising the work of these tricky pests and making sure their dancing doesn’t permanently damage your lawn.
Gardening with kids
4 November 2011 - Tania
What parent with a love for gardening and spending time outdoors would not like to encourage green fingers in their children, too? There are plenty of lessons to be found in your green patch: from biology to environmental awareness, and from patience to perseverance. The question is how?
Protect your garden as the winter nights close in
2 November 2011 - Stefan Mustieles
The clocks have just been turned back which means one thing…the longer, winter nights have arrived. Us ‘Brits’ have always been obsessed with making the most of the land that belongs to us and our gardens are where we can let our creativity run free. Figures have shown that the average garden is now worth […]
Unusual Vases and Plants for Your Flower Arrangement
1 November 2011 - Analise MarcusAnyone can throw a bouquet of store-bought flowers into an IKEA vase. Why don’t you add some style and personality to your arrangements? Try using these unique vases and edible plants to spice up your floral centerpieces.