Garden
Create an outdoor oasis
As we move into the summer months, what better way to enjoy the British summertime than to create your very own outdoor room ready for use the minute it arrives.
Take a walk on the wild side at RHS gardens
To coincide with International Biodiversity Day on 22 May 2010, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is launching summer wildlife trails at each of its gardens to encourage the public to get out there identifying, monitoring, conserving and celebrating the astonishing variety of living things in our gardens.
Outdoor lighting for you home
GlacialTech has launched a low-power, Light Emitting Diode (LED) series - the GlacialLight GL-SD07 - for spotlights and floodlights.
Denise Van Outen discovers her green fingers
Spring has sprung and the weather is finally good enough to get outside in the garden. But even if you don’t have a large outdoor space, there are ways for everyone in the family to become green fingered.
Jenny Powell’s top tips for summer garden happiness
Summer is well on its way. But is your garden prepared for the season ahead? After a long cold winter many of us will have neglected our patio and decking and chances are it won’t be ready for those many barbeques and summer parties. So how do you turn a sorry state into a paradise which you won’t be embarrassed to invite your guests to?
The Easy Guide to Choosing Compost
The HTA, in conjunction with the RHS, has just launched a new title The Easy Guide to Choosing Compost to its Easy Guide series.
Give your outside space a DIY spring clean
With two May bank holidays just around the corner, budding DIY enthusiasts will be dusting off their drills, sharpening up their saws and honing their hammering skills, ready for their annual foray in to the world of home improvement.
Britains cooking with gas this summer
The gas BBQ is this summer’s clear favourite for garden feasts - visits have leapt 902% in a month on Twenga, the new-generation shopping search engine. The classic charcoal barbecue remains popular however, with searches up 615%.
Art and gardening collide at RHS Show Tatton Park
An exciting collision of artistic vision and accomplished garden manipulation is due to take place at the RHS Show Tatton Park (21-25 July) as Tony Heywood confirms his appearance at the prestigious high summer event.
Protect your garden treasures
With a double-whammy of Bank Holidays on the horizon, Brits will already be keeping their fingers crossed for good weather as well as thinking of barbeques and parties, so moneysupermarket.com urges those sprucing up their gardens and planning ‘al fresco' entertaining to ensure their garden treasures are well protected.
Beautiful garden furniture with 30% off at B&Q
If you like al fresco dining or simply enjoy lounging outside, B&Q has an extensive range of wooden, metal, rattan and plastic Outdoor Living Furniture now with 30% off on selected sets.
Kids spend a paltry four hours a week outside
Kids are spending on average just 4 hours a week outdoors, compared to the 12 hours enjoyed by their parents’ generation when growing up, finds research released by npower Climate Cops.
Hotel Okura Tokyo hosts World Gardening Fair
From 1 – 5 May, 2010 green fingered guests at the Hotel Okura Tokyo will be able to step into a floral tribute from 10 different countries when the hotel hosts the 11th Annual World Gardening Fair within its walls.
Battle of the buds at the RHS Show Tatton Park
Bored of the Eurovision Song contest? Yawning at the thought of the World Cup? Well, it’s all about the battle of the buds in 2010, as Europe’s most talented florists compete to be named champion at the final of Eurofleurs 2010 taking place at the RHS Show Tatton Park (21-25 July).
Grow your own in Chesterfield
Taylor Wimpey has teamed up with RHS expert Alex Denman to show homeowners how to embrace the Good Life and grow their own vegetables. The homebuilder, which has new developments across the Chesterfield region, has partnered with the gardening expert to put together top tips, from what to grow to how to get the best from your harvest.