Gardening Blog
Red-fruited apple trees are highly popular for their vibrant color and rich flavor. In Britain, several varieties thrive due to the temperate climate. These include well-known types like ‘Discovery’, ‘Red Windsor’, and ‘Katy’. Each variety has its unique characteristics, which can influence your choice depending on your specific needs and preferences.
Espalier, a horticultural technique dating back to the 16th century, involves training trees to grow in flat planes against a support, usually in symmetrical patterns. This method was initially developed in Europe to promote fruit production within the limited space of monastery gardens. Today, it finds its place in the compact gardens of Britain, offering not just a solution to space constraints but also an aesthetic appeal and easier access to fruit.
Spring’s arrival signifies a time for renewal, and that includes your lawn! After enduring the winter elements, your grass might be looking a little worse for wear. But fear not, with some springtime TLC, you can prime your lawn for a vibrant and healthy summer season. This guide provides essential spring maintenance tips for both novice and seasoned lawn care enthusiasts, ensuring your yard becomes the envy of the neighborhood. Spring Cleaning for Your Lawn Just like tidying up your house after a long winter, your lawn needs a good cleaning too. Rake away any accumulated leaves, twigs, and debris…
There is a lawn mower for every outdoor space and this piece aims to help you determine which is most appropriate for your garden and standards. Image Credit Electric hover mower Electric hover mowers float on an air cushion and are lightweight and easy to manoeuvre. They can go forwards, backwards and side to side, making cutting the grass a quick and easy job. Electric push mower An electric push mower has four wheels and forward movement is achieved by the operator physically pushing it. As these mowers are tethered by an electric cable, they are typically suited to small…
Timber can be used in a garden in many different ways. Timber is an eco-friendly and durable material that can be used for garden structures. Timber is also an easy-to-build product that is cost-effective and versatile. It can be used for fencing, decking, seating, and walls. Landscape timbers are usually made from the central cores of tree logs, machined flat, and rounded on the other sides.
It is hard to be exact about how long the home-buying process will take, as a lot of things can vary. It could be a fast six weeks or it could take six months or even longer; however, while things do vary, it can really pay to understand the process and know when things are taking far longer than they should and how to prevent unnecessary delays.
Tewkesbury, is a picturesque, thriving, medieval, market town that stands on the confluence of two major rivers, The Severn, and The Avon. Living and working in the town, the local people have access to a variety of individual retail outlets as well as a bustling market held twice a week in the town centre car park. Tewkesbury’s “Claim to Fame” is its close connections to the “Wars of the Roses” and specifically, the Battle of Tewkesbury”. On the 4th of May 1471, one of the most decisive moments in the history of the Wars was fought. For almost thirty years…
The past few years have seen a significant increase in the number of people flipping houses in the UK, thanks to the potential to make a sizable chunk of profit quickly and (relatively) easily. But is it right for everyone? What is house flipping? Essentially, flipping a house refers to buying a house (usually at a low price) and renovating it to sell it on for a profit. Often, houses bought to flip are in need of some serious renovation so can be bought at a very low price. House auctions are a great place to start looking for a…
Now is the time to tidy up the garden ready for the winter. No more evenings spent outside as the weather starts to turn chillier – it is now that we take care of the garden and get it ready for the winter, as well as putting things into place that will help to benefit the garden over the summer months. Falling leaves are one of those things that can be a real nuisance. They can be a slipping hazard on the paths and on the lawn and can also block gutters if you do not clear them out. However,…
As we say goodbye to the summer it is time to spend some time caring for the gardens that we have enjoyed over the last few months. Spending time now on garden maintenance will mean that we will have better gardens to enjoy in the Spring and this is the ideal time to get on with those time-consuming garden jobs to prepare the garden for the winter weather. Here are some of the things that you can do as the weather turns and the leaves start to fall… Tidy Up – Autumn is a time to tidy up outdoors. The…