February 2012

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee which marks 60 years of the Queen’s reign takes place later this year. The Diamond Jubilee Central Weekend is scheduled to be held from 2nd to 5th June, 2012. Buckingham Palace is making preparations for coordinating the events the details of which are being awaited by the public enthusiastically.The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is going to trigger off celebrations of monumental magnitude across the UK. Official as well as private parties are sure to take place on a scale that has not been witnessed in recent times. You...

Finding it difficult to grow exotic plants naturally in your garden? Well, the next best option available is to fake it. There are many garden owners faced with the same predicament but have found fakes to be the ideal solution for overcoming the problem.Topiary balls can be an attractive option to consider when it comes to decorating your garden. Artificial topiaries can make attractive decorative items at parties. You can make your own topiary with materials that are easily...

Are you looking to bring a little structure to your garden this spring? There are many ways of sprucing up the look of your private garden but it must be done with a lot of care and detailed planning.You can start off with a wooden garden arch to add a touch of rustic charm to your garden. They can also be used to create a pathway between two areas of your garden you want to demarcate. Garden arches made of top quality timber will...

Every Friday we run a simple competition on our Twitter page where our customers and friends can all take part. This past Friday we asked everyone 'what there all time favourite gardening tip was'. We received some excellent tips and ideas from hundreds of people.With Spring right around the corner, many of us will start planting within the next few weeks so we thought it would be a great idea to put some of your gardening tips to share with everyone. Read More

With winter on its way out and spring slowly making its way in, this is now the right time to get that gardening equipment you had stashed away and prepare your garden for the burst of color that this season brings. This is the time you get rid of all your winter plants that have run its course. It is time to prep those garden beds, put in new flowering plants and a fresh batch of nice summery vegetables. Along with prepping your garden up for the show of colors that will soon happen, you can also change the way it looks. Introduce elements that are aesthetic while being functional....

There is something about water that can calm even the most stressed person. It is perhaps the one reason why we all look forward to a steaming shower after a long day, or love to feel the sand at our feet as we watch the sunset over the sea. If you are a water lover and are truly soothed by its presence, then you could think of including an indoor water feature in your home to give you the constant source of relaxation you seek.Read More

If the time has come for you to revamp the look of your garden, then you should consider including a water feature or two in your landscaping. There are several reasons for this – the first that it adds a look of serenity to your garden. Throw in a few lights, some water based plants and the sound of a flowing fountain and you can easily transport yourself to some serene location in a forest resort. It provides a calming effect, something that every stressed family looks...

With winter still sending shivers of cold down our spines, you could still try and make things easier for you with a range of products that will smoothen this winter period. Getting snowed in at your home can be quite the hassle, especially if you have deadlines to meet every day, which is often the case. A good snow shovel is what will help clear those paths and perhaps give you the exercise your body needs in this cold season.There are sev...

Well we may not have had a winter like we did last year, but one thing for sure it was certainly a cold one. With the short days and grim weather finally coming to end, the winter season is about to drift off into the distance for yet another year.  It is officially Spring here in the UK on March 20th. It may seem a way off but believe me it will soon be here. Now is a great time to start thinking about your garden. If you are one of those people who love to spend some time in the garden then now is the time to begin your preparations and add them unique touches. ...