Garden

August is one of the most rewarding months in the UK garden. Borders are full, vegetable plots are productive and containers are at their peak, but heat, dry soil, weeds, fading flowers and tired compost can quickly reduce their impact. The best August gardening jobs combine essential maintenance with preparation for autumn. Watering, deadheading, harvesting and weeding will keep the garden looking good now, while improving soil, preparing beds and planning lawn repairs will help it perform better next year. Bulk dumpy bags of topsoil, loam top dressing, multi-purpose compost, garden bark, bark chippings and bark fines make these larger jobs easier and more cost-effective.

Lighting a charcoal BBQ can be a tricky affair, especially if it's your first time. This blog guides you through the steps to get your barbecue lit and cooking in no time.

Rattan garden furniture is a popular choice for outdoor spaces thanks to its stylish appearance, durability, and comfort. However, even high-quality rattan furniture needs proper care and maintenance to stay looking its best throughout the seasons. From cleaning and weather protection to winter storage and preventing UV damage, a few simple steps can dramatically extend the lifespan of your outdoor furniture. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about caring for rattan garden furniture so you can keep your patio or garden looking beautiful for years to come.

If you’ve spent any time looking at professional show gardens or high-end landscaping, you’ve probably noticed something: the soil always looks rich, dark, and perfectly uniform. It doesn't look like dry, dusty dirt, nor is it covered in large, chunky wood chips that can sometimes look a bit "cluttered" in smaller floral borders.

The secret? Bark Fines.

Bark Mulch, also known as bark chippings, are a great material to protect your soil borders from moisture and nutrient loss during hot weather. Spreading this natural material over your borders will help trap moisture in the soil therefore keeping your plants, shrubs and trees happy during summer heatwaves. Read on and find out how to get the most from this cheap, easy-to-use and 100% natural material.

Multi-purpose compost is the perfect soil for hanging baskets and pots. This guide answers your questions on how to plant up hanging baskets and pots in May so they are blooming for summer.

Unlock the mysteries of Top Soil and how looking after this important part of your garden can make your life as a gardener easier and ensure your plants, trees and flowers thrive.

In this handy guide we explain what is Mushroom Compost, how using it can benefit your garden and where to source this amazing compost product.

The best flooring for a chicken run has to be carefully considered. Nothing is more important than the welfare of your chickens and the right flooring can make a huge difference to the health and wellbeing of your brood. This guide looks at your options and what to consider when setting up a new chicken run or simply replacing your old flooring material.

Ever wondered what is the difference between Compost and Topsoil? This handy guide explains the key differences to help you decide which is best for the job in your garden this summer.