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Going away this summer? Secure your garden against green-fingered thieves

While most of us ensure our house alarm is switched on, windows/ doors locked and a light left on when we go on holiday – how secure is our garden?

‘Contents in the open' insurance warning

As new research reveals that Brits plan to spend £6.7bn on garden projects in the next 12 months, Gocompare.com warns homeowners not to underestimate the value of their gardens' contents and not to assume they are covered by their home insurance.

Brits hit by crime heat-wave

Brits hit by crime heat-wave

With the nation in the grip of a heat wave, Brits are taking to their gardens to enjoy the sunshine - however the summer heat can bring a particular chill to relations over the garden fence.

Honda’s new fire spitting 1000cc 109hp lawn tractor! #meanmower

Honda’s new fire spitting 1000cc 109hp lawn tractor! #meanmower

Innovation, pushing boundaries and creating extraordinary pieces of engineering is what Honda is all about.

Holidaying Brits warned to secure gardens against green-fingered thieves

Holidaying Brits warned to secure gardens against green-fingered thieves

In advance of the summer holidays, Gocompare.com is warning homeowners to secure their gardens against green-fingered thieves.

Deepings builders merchant shows off at local garden centre

Deepings builders merchant shows off at local garden centre

Deepings Building & Plumbing Supplies is making its landscaping products available to the public via a third party stockist.

Over 50s love a gnome

Over 50s are bound to welcome the introduction of gnomes at Chelsea this year.

It’s out with the hydrangeas and in with the hot tubs

It’s out with the hydrangeas and in with the hot tubs

With the RHS Chelsea Flower Show just around the corner (May 21st – 25th) and the long awaited spring sunshine peeking through, the nation is getting all green fingered.

Give growing from seed a go

Give growing from seed a go

Now spring is finally here, it’s time to get out in the garden and get growing. First time and novice gardeners are often nervous about trying to grow from seed, thinking it is highly skilled and only for experienced gardeners, but actually it’s much easier than you think and the satisfaction of seeing seedlings push their way through the soil is immeasurable!

Taylor Wimpey and RSPB join forces to promote garden wildlife

Taylor Wimpey and RSPB join forces to promote garden wildlife

Taylor Wimpey is teaming up with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) to provide a welcoming habitat for birds and butterflies at its new homes developments across the Midlands.

Enjoy Britain’s best public and private gardens on a Garden Tour

Enjoy Britain’s best public and private gardens on a Garden Tour

For those inspired by the wonderful floral displays and designs at the spectacular RHS Chelsea Flower Show - which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in May

£14bn spent on luxury gardens each year

£14bn spent on luxury gardens each year

The UK garden economy is blooming as households invest thousands of pounds transforming outdoor space into luxury havens, according to new research.

Making the most of your outdoor space to help sell your home

As a nation of garden lovers and BBQ fans, it’s no wonder that our outdoor space is as important a selling point as a stylish bathroom suite or modern kitchen inside the home.

Father’s Day gift for green-fingered Dads and Junior Chefs

Father’s Day gift for green-fingered Dads and Junior Chefs

Seed Pantry has launched the delightful new Dad and Me Veg Seeds Starter Packs – a great gift for green-fingered Dads and all the family this Father’s Day (16th June).

The rise in popularity of artificial grass

When the days start getting warmer in the UK, most of us start dreaming of BBQs in the garden and lounging around in the sun (beer, anyone?).