A little birdie tells me...Thursday, 26 April 2012As the cooler months begin to wrap their arms around the garden, it can be easy to follow suit and snuggle up indoors. One way to really enjoy the garden from indoors is by encouraging birds to take up residence.

Garden hints of oldWednesday, 21 March 2012Cleaning out cupboards recently unearthed an early edition of Enquire Within Upon Everything, a magical and somewhat macabre little book printed in 1869.

Plants worth waiting for - tips for novice gardenersMonday, 05 March 2012Sequels at the box office are rarely as good as the originals, but the same can’t always be said for what’s in the garden.

Water – the garden’s lifelineMonday, 09 January 2012Water is a vital part of a successful garden; it’s needed to produce vegetables, fruits and to maintain garden beds and lawns. Without water very few plants would have the ability to bloom.

Keeping invaders at bayTuesday, 06 December 2011Dealing with bugs in a safe natural way this season will ensure that you munch but don’t crunch. Also, your pets will thank you for it.

Wanted – preferably dead!Thursday, 13 October 2011Here’s a garden villain that’s dead set to bug you and foil your plans!

Lawn Seed RangeThursday, 12 May 2011Tui Superstrike seed protection is a revolutionary treatment which encourages fast germination of lawn seed (7 days!). This unique treatment protects the seed from insects, fungal diseases and bird theft, for up to 6 weeks, without the need for a...

Water - the backbone of your garden.Wednesday, 15 December 2010 Lack of plant performance in the summer is often a result of poor or inadequate watering. Water is the backbone of any successful crop, weather it be edible, flowering or ornamental. In summer, soil can become dry, hard and repel water...

Container GardeningThursday, 04 November 2010 So, the first thing is to decide where to put your containers and ensure you choose plants that suit that location just as you would with any other type of gardening.  If you are a bit unsure go down to your nearest garden centre –...

Essentials for the garden shedWednesday, 27 October 2010 It does not matter what your garden shed looks like, what’s important is what it contains. Whether it is big or small, all garden sheds require a few essentials to ensure a bumper crop. With Christmas looming some may be asking what...