Forest, the UK’s number one supplier of garden timber products, has just brought out two new additions to its range of garden structures, providing further inspiration for homeowners looking to take their garden design to another level.
Onward and upward – new pergolas and arbours from Forest Read More »
The Garden Industry Manufacturers Association Charity Golf Day was once again a hot and sunny affair with 20 teams battling it out for the various prizes on offer, and all aiming to raise pots of cash for two well deserved gardening charities, Greenfingers and Perennial.
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Representing England’s hopes of seeing the tournament through to the final stages of Euro 2016 this summer is veteran seed supplier Johnsons Lawn Seed and its newest star player, Turfline 2016. The carefully selected amenity perennial ryegrass is identical to the fast establishing, hard wearing and low maintenance grass plants that constitute the turf at
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Community-based projects that breathe life back into neglected allotments for the good of the neighbourhood is nothing new, but something that should continue to be supported wherever possible. It’s great to read this recent article from the North West:
Cultivating community spirit Read More »
Plants remain the green heart of any garden retailer, which is why Glee’s very own Green Heart has proven to be such a popular part of the exhibition since its formation in 2014. Returning once again in 2016, the show’s organisers – i2i Events – share more details about the latest developments which will be
When Europe’s top teams take part in this summer’s football tournament in France, the hopes and dreams of an entire continent rest on the performance of the turf. Win or lose, DLF’s – parent company of the UK’s favourite lawn seed brand, Johnsons Lawn Seed – top-ranking sports grasses won’t let the fans down. Science
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Creating a pathway in your garden might seem like a complicated job that requires a lot of backbreaking work, and expert knowledge. Thankfully, it’s easier than you’d think, and according to Deco-Pak – a Yorkshire based family company that supplies everything you would need to lay paths, driveways, patios and more – there are a
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A recent poll1 of 2,000 motorists found that 42% of motorists have no idea how to change a flat tyre, with 36% not understanding the majority of dashboard symbols and 11% not knowing how to measure oil.
It’s music to our ears to hear that Britons’ love of gardening is on the up and up, especially now as we’re heading towards the summer months. However, perhaps it’s not so great to learn that they are wasting an estimated £672m per year on their gardens, according to a recent survey1.
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According to a recent report1, gardening should be prescribed on the NHS to ease the symptoms of dementia and keep at bay the risk of heart disease.
A regular dose of the green stuff . . . on doctor’s orders Read More »