Whether you’ve grown many plants during winter, or this is the first time taking on this season, there are a few things to consider about how your crops will be affected. Sadly, you can’t quite leave your crops to grow in their own time during the cold weather, you’ll have to keep a close eye and assist. There are a range of vegetables you can grow during these cold months, that are much more sustainable than during the summer months. Vegetables such as parsnips are one such example. Cell Destruction Explained When it gets colder, our plants, flowers and crops can struggle to grow, sometimes outright dying off. The reason…

Whether you are trying to increase the value of your house before putting it up for sale, or you want to have a more functional back garden, investing in some garden and patio upgrades is highly recommended. You get a lot more for your investment, plus there are a lot of great deals to seize at the moment too. Boosting your property’s patio appeal can be done in many different ways – here are some great ideas for overhauling your garden . Even without a complete relandscaping, there are little changes and things you can add that will have a great impact. Eager to get started? Here are 5 easy…

Time is not on your side. As homeowners or gardeners in the UK, we have a small window where we are legally allowed to cut, trim or remove trees from our land. Why is this? The Bird nesting season. Officially, the birds nesting season runs from March to August, with the busiest time being from 1st March until 31st July. However, dates may vary depending on the bird species. At the beginning of the season, there is some leeway. If you have deciduous* trees and it is clear that there are no birds nesting, you could carry out the necessary tree work. Ground Nesting Birds Please be aware that the…

My daughter has been captivated by the idea of fairies ever since we did a fairy trail on a day out last summer. There is something so special about her age (4) – she believes in magic and I want to keep that sense of wonder going for as long as possible. As such, I have been meaning to create a mini fairy garden for her ever since then, but when I’ve been looking online for bits and pieces to create one I’ve been shocked at the money that I would have to spend. So, is it possible to create a DIY fairy garden on a budget? I’d actually begun…