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Bees are quickly becoming an endangered species in the UK, and they are a vital part of our eco-system. Since 1900, the UK has lost 13 species of bee, and there are 35 more that are classed to be on the brink of extinction. By welcoming bees into your garden, you are helping to preserve the eco-systems that keep our planet running and protect the little pollinators in the process!

It can be hard to know what plants are safe to put in your garden when you’re a pet owner, especially if you have cats and dogs. Having a bland garden with no plants will keep them from harm but doesn’t exactly make the most of your area. We have compiled a list of ten pet safe plants for your garden, so that you can spruce up your space, whilst protecting your pup!

When it comes to summer, it can be hard to entertain outside when you aren’t happy with your outdoor space. Spending time in your garden is a good way to get out of the house, even when you have nothing you need to do! To help you, we have compiled a list of 4 ways to jazz up your garden, which has everything you need to switch your garden from bland to brilliant, with very little effort!

How to Create a Wildflower Meadow

With spring and summer comes lots of bees, butterflies, and bugs. Keep them well fed and looked after by growing your very own wildflower meadow! Wildflowers are very important to our ecosystem, and with fewer popping up, it's up to us to take over! It’s a simple project that will require little upkeep and will fill your garden to the brim with colour and wildlife.

As we all know, 2021 is the year of the ‘staycation’ and garden gatherings. We’re making up for the time we lost in 2020. We’re inviting our friends, family, acquaintances round – anyone who we can have a good natter with. One of the best – and safest – settings for socialising is in the garden.

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 in 2021!

As we transition from winter to spring, one of the greatest joys of the season is the delightful bird song that greets us each morning. The cold, grey weather will soon be replaced by blue skies and beautiful blooming blossoms on our trees and in our flower beds.

It’s the perfect time to stock up on your wild bird supplies and encourage those feathered friends to return to your garden. If you love birdwatching and helping your local wildlife thrive, continue with this article.

Regardless of what you’re doing in the garden – whether you’re tidying up, growing vegetables or creating a blossoming landscape – these are the top seven essential gardening tools you need in your collection.

The seasons are changing, and the temperature is dropping, which means we’re getting to that chilly time of year. As winter approaches, it’s important to remember that we need to prepare our garden for next year.

As the rain, snow and ice approaches, the last thing we want to do is go out and sort the garden. That’s why it’s so important to prepare your backyard before the weather changes. Here are some of the things that you can do to prepare your garden for winter.