Timber care

19 November 2024

Painting Wooden Garden Furniture – All The Info, Tips, and Expert Advice You Need

Painting your wooden garden furniture is an excellent way to breathe new life into your outdoor space.   Whether you are looking to add a fresh pop of colour, or to revitalise some old favourite pieces with a new coat of paint, in this guide we will provide you with all the tips, techniques, and advice you need to achieve a professional finish.

Gardening

08 August 2024

Can You Grow Herbs Outside All Year Round?

Growing your own herbs at home can be an affordable and less-wasteful alternative to buying herbs at a supermarket. With the right garden furniture and a little knowledge, herbs can be easily grown outside all year round.

Timber care

11 June 2024

How to Protect, Store and Maintain Your Wooden Garden Furniture

Maintaining wooden garden furniture and structures is easy if you know how. To help keep your items in good condition, here are some top tips from our experts.

Cambridge Planter

Gardening

28 April 2023

Celebrate National Gardening Week

King Charles is well known for his love of the environment and horticulture so why not create a colourful Zest planter that will be a lasting tribute to his coronation?

Raking autumn leaves in garden

Gardening

23 August 2022

5 Top Tips for Caring for Your Garden in Autumn

October is here and whilst it brings us beautiful autumnal colours, it also delivers the colder temperatures and wetter weather. To prepare your garden for the change in season, we’ve put together 5 handy tips to help you care for your garden in autumn.

Picture of composting units in garden

Gardening

25 June 2022

Composting in Your Garden

There are many reasons as to why composting is great for your garden. It’s a cheap and easy way to reduce household waste, as well as to improve the quality of your soil with the right nutrients, without the need for fertilisers.

Hand picking fresh new potatoes

Gardening

09 May 2022

Grow Your Own Potatoes – All You Need to Know

Whatever your preference, there are few experiences that beat the unearthing of your own home grown crop of potatoes, except perhaps tucking into those tasty spuds. Our easy step by step guide has all the information you need to grow your own potatoes with ease.

Bee pollenating flowers in garden

Wildlife

23 April 2022

Save the Bees in your Garden

Did you know? A third of the UK’s bee population has disappeared in the last decade! Over 35 British bee species are under threat and 13 species are already extinct. Now is a crucial time to help protect and save the bees in your garden.

Gardener planting vegetables

Gardening

13 April 2022

Grow Your Own Guide for Beginners

Read our handy grow your own guide for beginners to start growing your own fruit and vegetables.

Welcome sign on gate to garden backdrop

Gardening

10 February 2022

Make the Most of Your Garden Space

It’s not often the British weather permits us to enjoy the great outdoors. However, when the sun is shining there’s no better place to relax than the comfort of your own garden paradise. Check out our handy tips that can help you make the most of your garden space, whatever the size.

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