Garden how-to

How to Install a Pond in Your Garden

How to Install a Pond in Your Garden

Thinking of installing your very own pond? They're a great way of creating an interesting focal point, as well as attracting lots of new wildlife to your garden. Perhaps you're a little confused as to how you go about setting it up? Read on for a handy step by step guide on how you can get on with it this summer!

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Create your own realistic water cascade this Spring

Create your own realistic water cascade this Spring

Rockways have been on the market for over 25 years and are known as one of the top market garden design leaders. Each and every one of their products are handmade making them all have a unique finish, not one of their products are the same!

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The Urban Garden Trend For Those With Limited Space To Grow

The Urban Garden Trend For Those With Limited Space To Grow

Have you always fancied growing your own fruit and vegetables but never really had the space of a large open garden? Urban gardens are slowly becoming more popular and enables everyone to utilise any available space and transform a neglected disused corner into a kitchen garden full of a variety of culinary delights.  Urban gardens allow people with limited time and space the opportunity to live a healthier and self-sufficient lifestyle through transforming patios, window sil...

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To Plant Or Not To Plant, That Is The Question...

To Plant Or Not To Plant, That Is The Question...

At this time of year many fledgling gardeners are facing uncertainty over whether or not to begin planting their crops for the year. As we all know one afternoon of sun does not a Spring make and frosts are still a threat, even snow is still not off the agenda fully. But that’s no reason why you shouldn’t start to make use of the mild days and sunny spells to begin working on your garden.Once of the best tips for planting at this time of year is think hardy! Unpredictable weather means that holding off could see you missing a good few months’ worth...

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How to make a Yorkshire wildlife garden

How to make a Yorkshire wildlife garden

Our Managing Director 'Eddie Riby' each month now writes articles for the Yorkshire Times magazine and website.The latest articile explains how to create your own wildlife garden with the use of water features, bird baths and bird nest boxes. Read More

UK Water Features - Furnishing your own garden

UK Water Features - Furnishing your own garden

A garden reflects the choice and preference of the person who made it. Garden is one thing that has to be made by the very owner himself, what all design you choose, the fencing, fountain, grass, material, shape, size everything should reflect what you like. A messed up garden wouldn’t be liked by anyone so a little planning is must.  There are so many products available in the market but one should choose wisely according to your taste and budget. The first and most important thing in a garden is plants for which you would need Read More

UK Water Features - Grow your own vegetables in your own back garden

UK Water Features - Grow your own vegetables in your own back garden

We read it every day – the number of chemicals we ingest as part of our daily food is unimaginable. The consequences alone can be terrifying to think of. The illnesses that we are faced with as a result of long term exposure to such chemicals can be devastating. There are however ways in which you can make a difference for yourself and your family. You can do so by growing your own vegetables. It honestly is not something that needs to be left to the farmers alone. No matter what the size of your gardening space, you can easily convert it to a bountiful one. There are several good re...

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UK Water Features - Saving water in your own garden

UK Water Features - Saving water in your own garden

Using less water is the smartest thing that you can do in summer since water is a very scarce and valuable resource. According to estimates more than half of the residential water is used for garden and outdoor landscaping. Keeping your outside yard and flower garden blooming and green is necessary irrespective of seasons to have fun in the outdoors. Taking care of water is really important, since water conservation is a burning environmental issue in the modern world. By conserving water you are in turn saving money on your water bill and helping t...

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UK Water Features - Transforming outside space into a living area

UK Water Features - Transforming outside space into a living area

Are you planning to convert your boring courtyard, patio or outside space into a functional and relaxing living area this summer? There are numerous ways in which you can transform an outside space as a useful extension of your home. Designing outside space can be exciting and you can insert your creative imaginations into the process. Chic furniture and nice design elements can be smartly integrated to make the living space comfortable and inviting. Open the doors and bask in the fresh air in your transformed outside space designed with utmost care to provide a living area that is as comf...

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UK Water Features - Bringing technology to your garden.

There is no escaping technology and today it has found its way into your garden as well. There are several kinds of accessories that you could use in your garden to make it an even more interesting experience. A bio-ethanol burner can easily be turned into a lighting source for your outdoor area. There are several versions that you can use, an open grate fire place, an enclosed square table and the like. All of these ensure a safe means of light in your garden and adds that touch of uniqueness.Y...

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