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Best Cold Frames

A cold frame can be a useful tool for gardeners, allowing you to extend your growing season at both ends of the year.

My Favourite Pond Plants

Ponds can become a key feature of any garden, but to really get a pond looking its best you need the right plants

What plants grow well in acidic soil

In general most plants like fairly neutral soil but there are some varieties that will only grow in acidic soil, read on to find out what plants will thrive in acidic soil.

Best Professional Petrol Strimmer

After years working as a professional I can offer some great advice when it comes to purchasing the best professional petrol strimmer on the market today.

How to change your soils pH level

Your soils pH level can have a massive impact on plant growth, some plants will thrive in acidic soils while some will only grow in alkaline soils.

While keeping your garden fence maintained might not sound like a lot of fun, but painting or staining your fence or garden gate every few years will improve its appearance, preserve it for years, and keep the neighbours happy!

Best Fire Pits

If you are looking to create that feeling of cosiness reminiscent of a campfire into your backyard, patio, or deck, a fire pit is great

Best Garden Forks

If you have flower beds or are working on a vegetable garden, a garden fork is an essential tool every amateur or experienced gardener needs.

Best Electric Lawn Rake

An electric lawn rake is used to cut through the thick build-up of thatch that develops on garden lawns. Thatch tends to be made up of dead grass, moss, weeds, and many other unwanted organic matter that stops your lawn growing healthily

Best Lawn Feeds

Your grass requires nutrients to enable it to be lush, green and beautiful. More often than not, the nutrients that are in the soil, start to fade over time leading to an unhealthy lawn

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