Garden
Lack of green leaves Brits feeling blue
A quarter of Brits could be putting their wellbeing at risk by failing to spend enough time in the “right kind” of outdoor space or garden, according to a review of research by leading woodcare manufacturer, Ronseal, and prominent psychologist, Professor Geoff Beattie.
Character home is a garden lover’s paradise
As the weather seems to be taking a turn for the better, many of us will want to lap up the early summer sun in our garden. But imagine having four gardens to choose from – each with their own style, design and beauty.
Grenada wins 8th Gold Medal at Chelsea Flower Show
Grenada’s pavilion at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2010 has won a coveted Gold Medal, the eighth to be awarded to the Caribbean island’s pavilion since 1998.
Hoblyn wins Chelsea Silver Gilt with F&C Investments’ Garden
Foreign & Colonial Investments' Garden, supported by Homebase and designed by award-winning garden designer Thomas Hoblyn, has today been awarded a prestigious Silver Gilt medal by the show's judges.
Sports fans look to kit out gardens for the party season
With the summer just around the corner, many Brits will be thinking about upgrading their gardens to enjoy major sporting events and spend time entertaining outdoors. M&S Money is advising those making new purchases or sprucing up their gardens to make sure they have adequate home insurance.
Project Runningblade claims world record for fastest lawnmower
The Honour Motorsport-backed Project Runningblade has claimed a new landspeed record for the world’s fastest lawnmower at Pendine Sands in South Wales.
Discover Grenada with gardening guru Suzanne Gaywood
Grenada’s gardens are set to welcome their first group of green fingered guests this October. They’ll be the first to explore the Caribbean island’s exotic flora with a new seven night guided Garden and Spice Plantation Tour from Golden Caribbean from a tidy £999pp including flights.
'Go Modern' garden is no flash in the pan
Approximately 150 porcelain toilets and other porcelain sanitary ware will be used to create the ‘Go Modern’ urban show garden at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show!
Garden challenge launches in Bodmin
Barratt is joining forces with some of the region’s best landscape gardeners this weekend for the Great Barratt Garden Challenge in Bodmin.
Stay-put Brits plan garden spending spree this summer
On the eve of the Chelsea Flower Show, new research from comparison site Gocompare.com reveals that 74% of Brits will be undertaking some kind of garden project this year, spending a collective £6.8 billion on everything from patios to pergolas.
How does your garden grow? Outdoor fun from GLTC
Summertime is all about getting outside, playing in the back garden and enjoying the sunshine. Keep little ones amused all day long with the delightful range of new outdoor toys and furniture from GLTC. After the wet winter, the kids will be as keen as mustard to explore the back garden and rediscover the joys of nature.
Kew's Summer Festival - Butterflies, bugs, beasties and more
In 2010 the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is celebrating the UN’s International Year of Biodiversity and throughout the summer we’re inviting visitors to not only explore the stunning Gardens in full bloom; but to also delve into the hidden world of plant pollination and discover how plants work together with animals and insects to sustain life.
Toyota Hilux aids lawn mower world land speed record attempt
Toyota’s legendary pick-up, crowned indestructible by BBC’s Top Gear, and present at the recent eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafallajökull volcano, is supporting Project Runningblade, the British attempt on the world land speed record for a lawn mower on 22–23 May 2010 at Pendine Sands, South Wales.
Make sure your home insurance covers your garden items
‘Contents in the open' is a standard feature on most home insurance policies and covers items left outside in the garden or boundary of the home. As the weather improves and we start to enjoy outside spaces more, Defaqto urges consumers to check the detail of their policies if they want to be adequately insured.
Forget the World Cup, we’re going on a picnic!
According to a survey commissioned by organisers of Spirit of Summer Fair in association with House & Garden, picnicking is now the number one choice of summertime pursuits, whereas the forthcoming World Cup provides a wonderful opportunity to get a bit of peace and quiet!