Author: Jack Gardener
5 of the best spring bulbs
1 July 2010 - Jack Gardener
If you want to garden to look glorious next spring now is the time to start thinking about what spring bulbs you should buy now ready to plant in the autumn. The bulbs can be planted in your flower beds, planters or raised beds ready for the following spring. Top five spring bulbs. 1. Fritillaria […]
Wooden Sheds – The construction boom in our back gardens!
30 June 2010 - Jack GardenerThe BBC has today reported that the number of wooden garden sheds in our back gardens has been increasing at a rapid rate since the beginning of the recession. The rise in the number of redundancies and shortage of new job vacancies has created a new workforce of ‘Sheddies.’ Whilst new building schemes have been […]
New research shows gardening ‘makes children happy and teaches new skills
29 June 2010 - Jack GardenerTime spent gardening at school can improve your child’s happiness as well as boosting their development. Research commissioned by the Royal Horticultural Society looked at 1,300 teachers in 10 schools and found that when a school encouraged children to participate in gardening activities they became more confident, resilient, healthier and their readiness to learn also […]
How do I prevent mould in a garden shed?
28 June 2010 - Jack GardenerA wooden garden shed is a great place to store not only gardening equipment but also the overspill of items from your home. Storing items in a garden shed will help to increase the lifespan of your tools and children’s outdoor toys, however these items can suffer from mould if you are not careful. In […]