76 posts
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How to make composting faster and easier: Meet the HOTBIN
by Samantha Hacker
Composting is one of the simplest ways to reduce household waste and give something back to your garden. Yet for many people, it still feels a li...
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How to keep your garden happy while you're on holiday
by Samantha Hacker
A holiday should leave you feeling refreshed, not wondering whether your hanging baskets have given up the ghost while you were away.
The good n...
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Why your wheelie bins smell worse in summer and what you can do about it
by Samantha Hacker
There are plenty of things to enjoy about summer. Longer evenings, meals outdoors and finally being able to sit in the garden without three jumpe...
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How to style around garden storage so it blends in naturally
by Samantha Hacker
Garden storage is an absolute staple in your garden, but very rarely the star of the show.
But useful features do not have to stick out awkwardl...
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Preparing your garden for hotter summers
by Samantha Hacker
British summers used to mean one week of sunshine, a frantic hunt for the barbecue tongs and at least one unexpected deluge. Now, UK gardens are d...
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How your garden storage can support wildlife
by Samantha Hacker
Garden storage is usually all about being practical. Somewhere to hide the bins, keep the bikes dry, stash the tools and keep things tidy. But it c...
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My garden looks ugly - how can I quickly make it look nice for summer?
by Samantha Hacker
If your garden is feeling a bit neglected, cluttered or just not the vibe you want, you’re definitely not alone. With such a wet winter and a su...
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TV carpenter Wayne Perrey “loves” our beehive compost bin – featured on Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Weekend
by Samantha Hacker
On Sunday 22nd March, our charming beehive compost bin starred in ITV’s Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh. TV carpenter Wayne Perrey featur...
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Why spring is the best time to start composting (and how to begin)
by Samantha Hacker
If you've been meaning to start composting for a while, spring is basically the universe giving you a nudge. The weather is warming up, the gard...
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Mother's Day gift ideas for the gardener in your life
by Samantha Hacker
Mother's Day is fast approaching, and if your mum, nan, partner or someone else special in your life is happiest when she's got her hands in the...
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Turn your awkward garden corners into useful spaces
by Samantha Hacker
Every garden has them. The narrow strip by the fence, the shaded corner behind the shed, the space that feels too small to do anything useful with ...
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Beyond the butt: how to make the most of rainwater harvesting
by Samantha Hacker
Collecting rainwater has long been one of the simplest ways to garden more sustainably. Most of us picture a single water butt tucked beside a s...
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