June 2011

If you are looking to add a little extra to your garden or patio area this summer then why not add some beautiful decorative garden aggregates to a flower bed or at the base of a garden water feature. These simple additions really do add so much to a small space. Simply enhancing the base of water feature for example with some decorative chippings or garden pebbles add to the overall look of the feature an...

So you have noticed something green in your pond or water feature, expanding to the sides, and maybe even a discolouring of the water. What is it? It is a common underwater plant species called algae. Contrary to beliefs, algae is beneficial to ponds, as it provides a food source for fish. However, algae poses several problems, too. One thing is for sure though, algae is not the prettiest of things to look at and in many cases most people tend to reduce...

As the summer weather finally starts to shine upon us we are all thinking about making the most out of this very temperamental weather and with the weather forecast set to be a good one for the next week now would be a good time to enjoy the weather on our back gardens. As some of may well be a little limited on space back there here are a few little tips that can enhance your garden and make the most of the space that you have got.  Irregardless of what sized garden we have it is so easy to make the most out of the outdoor space that we do have with a few simple additions a little ma...

I know that the weather is not quite up to par right now throughout most of the UK but it is sure to change sometime soon. Well at least I hope that is. That being said, when the weather does decide to give us a little sunshine and those warm summer evening that I am sure that we are all waiting for, it may be worth considering some simple outdoor garden lights as these can be a great addition to a...

Many of us may have a water feature in our garden; it may be placed in the prime spot, a real focal point. But ask yourself this question, is my water feature being displayed to its full effect? For example, is your water feature complimented by little touches that enhance its natural beauty?Simply adding a few touches here and there go a long way when it comes to perfecting a garden display. Starting off with the basics, simply adding some decorative garden pebbles to surround your water feature is a great way to enhance the surrounding area of the feature. With s...

There are so many different types of BBQs now a day that it can become a little bit of a choirs when it comes to deciding on which barbeque is the perfect one for your garden and grilling needs. This season we have seen a massive increase in the sales of gas bbq’s. Even though there are many people who prefer the more trad...

If you are sat in your garden this summer looking out onto your lawn or patio are thinking that your garden looks fantastic, your grass is cut to perfection, flower beds are groomed and blooming beautifully, your garden ornaments are all on display, birds are enjoying your generosity and are bathing in the birdbath you provided them, however you are sat there thinking that there is something missing, it is just missing that final touch. Well, to be honest that final touch can be as simple as adding a garden fountain to your design. A garden fountain provides a main focal point to your gard...

Water Features are a great addition to any garden, whether your garden be contemporary and large or small and traditional the addition of a water feature in your garden is certain enhancement. When your choice for a water feature is a mile long, ranging from resin water features, stainless steel water features, stone water features, indoor or outdoor water features then you have the solar water features. The list just goes on and on. To narrow down your search a little here are the top 5 selling stainless steel water features. ...

If you are like many garden pond owners you may notice that there seems to be an abundance of disgusting green algae present in your pond. This is certainly not an attractive look and most definitely takes away from the physical beauty that your garden pond once provided. The simple fact that there has not been enough regular maintenance to keep your pond from turning into a big bowl of pea soup. Garden ponds are a natural habitat for various species of wildlife, therefore they need to be treated similar to how you maintain an aquarium. Garden ponds by a rule of thumb should be treat...

Alan Titchmarsh is a popular gardening expert successful broadcaster and novelist.Best known for fronting BBC’s Gardeners' World and Ground Force, he’s also completed nearly 40 gardening books and has twice been named Gardening Writer of the Year.Alan has presented Points of View, Pebble Mill, Songs of Praise and Titchmarsh's Travels and has written several novels including Only Dad and Mr Macgregor as well as his memoirs Trowel and Error and Nob but A Lad.He was appointed an MBE for his services to horticulture and broadcasting in the 2000 New Year Honours...