Here in Britain, we love our gardens and whether you’re a keen Alan Titchmarsh wannabe or an enthusiastic amateur we spend most of the spring and summer trying to get some parts to grow (plants and grass) and some parts to stop growing (weeds). While we want our lawns and... Read More

Cleaning your roof may not be something you’ve thought about doing but there are actually a number of good reasons to do it. Cleaning your roof is not a standard household chore so you may have lots of questions about it. We have therefore compiled some of the most frequently... Read More

Chafer grubs are the arch enemies of beautiful lawns, causing great damage. Whether you are concerned you may have an infestation or are just keen to prevent one, here is a round up of the most frequently asked questions: What are chafer grubs? Chafer grubs are the grubs of chafer... Read More

Over time, patio areas get pretty grubby: moss, mould, algae and general dirt accumulate over time leaving your patio looking unloved, and potentially a slip hazard. We all know that a pressure washer can make short work of this kind of job but many assume that without one, it’s a... Read More

One of the biggest success factors when growing vegetables lies in the soil as this is where your plants will take most of their nutrients from. One way of determining the quality of your soil is to test its pH level. You can buy a simple kit to do this... Read More

While flowers and plants may take all the glory in your garden, any keen gardener will tell you that what really sets your garden apart from the neighbours’ is a lush green, well-maintained lawn. However, a gorgeous green lawn doesn’t just happen with a bit of mowing; it needs a... Read More

We all tend to neglect our gardens a little over winter so when spring comes around, they’re usually in need of a bit of a spruce up. If you have an artificial lawn then you have certainly saved yourself from a fair bit of hard work but there are still... Read More