Influenced by the traditional flower arranging art of ikebana, ‘making flowers alive’, the garden’s theme is communication and harmony. It incorporates a design of varying elevations and stones, with ...

To help you decide on the right equipment, Greenworks has put together this handy guide – plus, there’s a great offer for you to take advantage of! As many of us try to enjoy a more environmentally ...

Making your own compost is a great way of recycling green waste. You can make compost in all but the very smallest of spaces and there's nothing better than using your own homemade garden compost, ...

Pruning is one the gardeners most common tasks and for the odd bit of trimming and cutting, traditional manual secateurs are great, with loppers taking the strain for more demanding jobs. But, if ...

Zen gardens provide places for contemplation and relaxation in the whirl of busy modern life. They emerged as spaces for meditation around the fourteenth century in Japan. In Zen Buddhist temples of ...

Planting up a flower bed can seem a bit daunting to begin with. Initially, it’s important to consider factors such as the size of your bed, how much sun it gets, the quality of your soil and what kind ...

Mention Mediterranean gardens and you're likely to imagine outdoor kitchens/a> and dining areas, soft colour palettes, citrus trees in terracotta pots and sun-loving perennials, all awash with the ...

House plants in the office can help to reduce stress levels, increase concentration and therefore productivity, and generally make the office a nicer environment to work in. The types of house plant ...

There are many different types of flowers to grow in your garden, adding interest, colour and food for wildlife. Types of flowers can range from annuals to perennials, climbers to ground cover, and ...

'Topiary' refers to evergreen plants that are clipped or trained into an extensive range of shapes and sizes. They have classy looks and year-round appeal. These strikingly architectural plants suit a ...

What is a poplar tree? Poplar trees are fast-growing deciduous trees that belong to the genus Populus. Although excellent landscape trees in the right situation, poplars grow extremely tall and are ...

The traditional lawn is becoming less favourable now that droughts are more common as the effects of climate change intensify. On drought-prone, free-draining soil, lawn grass turns brown when under ...