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Whether you're enjoying a staycation this summer or planning a few get togethers while the weather is warm, solar garden lights are perfect for setting the right atmosphere on summer evenings. Solar garden lighting is one of the best features for your garden during times like these. As you chat and laugh your way into the evening, ornamental solar garden lights will beautifully light up your backyard. Here are 5 reasons we think solar garden lights are a must-have this summer!

Summer is coming to an end and the UK is heading for autumn. After this summer’s intense heatwaves, our gardens may be looking a bit worse for wear. That’s okay, now we can start to prune away the parts that didn’t make it and set our garden up to come back stronger next year.

While the weather is still mild – and not too cold and wet! – we can begin preparing our gardens for winter. So, what should you be doing in the garden in September?

The long-awaited sunshine is finally here! As we enjoy the great outdoors and family gatherings again, it’s also the perfect time to get out and relax in the garden. Whether you’re working your green fingers, digging up weeds and planting flowers, or you just want a picnic on the lawn, we’ve got something here at Garden Ability to help you make the most of your time in the garden this summer. Here are our top summer picks!

It’s not long to go before the long-awaited Platinum Jubilee celebrations! Queen and country will be coming together to enjoy all the festivities, with many communities throughout the country putting on events for everyone to enjoy. It’s the perfect time to have a get together with all your friends and family. Here are 5 easy Jubilee party ideas to get the festivities started!

The weekend is the perfect time to start preparing your garden for summer. Check out our list of things you can do in your garden while you have some free time this weekend!

Have A Tidy

Spring is ideal for maintaining your garden, it’s likely your garden needs a bit of TLC after the winter months. There are several jobs you can do to spruce up your garden in time for summer. Such as cutting the grass, weeding, pruning any overgrown foliage or washing the patio/decking. This will help to keep your garden looking tidy and ready for any outdoor activities.

Plant Summer Flowers

Flowers will brighten up your garden and give you something beautiful to admire over summer. There are a range of flowers that can be planted at this time of year that will bloom in time for summer. These include Sunflowers, Poppies, Primroses, Cornflowers, Sweet peas, Gladioli and Lupins. Always check the seed packets for the best time and place to plant your chosen seeds/bulbs. B

Earth Day is a global event to demonstrate support for global protection. It started in 1970 and every year since then on 22^nd April people take part in various events around the world to help to take care of our planet. For more information on Earth Day visit earthday.org

Nothing says spring quite like the melody of bird song in the morning. Hearing them chirp and sing can bring so much joy to the people listening. Keep our feathered friends coming back with a homemade bird feeder.

Spring is a wonderful transitional season. The days get lighter, warmer and prettier. There are signs of nature emerging after a long winter - trees blossoming, birds and bees flying around and warm light late into the evening. Now is the perfect time to get started in the garden again so you can enjoy a nice relaxing space through summer. Here are 5 ways to spruce up your garden in spring!

New Lighting

It's not just the perfect season for gardening, it's also a great time to enjoy a bit of alfresco dining! Decorative solar lights are one of the best ways to add character and atmosphere you your patio and garden. Enjoy your morning tea or coffee on the patio or tea in the garden accompanied by the low sunlight and stunning solar lights. If it's still cold, you can still enjoy the lovely lights from indoors too!

Tidy up

Before we can do anything in our gardens, we need to have a good tidy up. They don’t call it spring cleaning f

Mother’s Day is the day to celebrate every mum in your life. This year the special day lands on Sunday 27^th March 2022 so don’t forget to mark that date in your calendars.

There’s no wonder why this day falls in spring. Flowers are one of the nicest gifts you can give but sometimes it can be overwhelming to choose which ones to get. That’s why we’ve put together this list of 5 flowers to give on Mother’s Day!