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08/12/2015
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Making a Homemade Bird Feeder and Other Winter Garden Tips!

Winter feeding benefits birds in the UK more than other parts of the year; to help them get through the colder months. Although food shortages can occur at any time of the year, they are more likely to occur in the wintertime. Providing birds with food can also allow you to marvel at the beauty of our ornithological friends , and enthuse children and adults alike! By having a consistent food supply, a variety of birds will appreciate and recognise a bird feeder. This fantastic guide by Sainsbury’s Bank helps to... Read More

16/11/2015
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When to Start Christmas Shopping? Top Tips for Internet Shopping

Christmas can be one of the most stressful times of the year for many people, from parents to siblings, friends to colleagues.  The pressure of what gift to choose for a loved one. When is the right time to start Christmas shopping? Is it safe to buy off the internet? What if my goods come damaged? For those who don’t have time to Christmas shop, or just prefer to beat the hustle, bustle, and mayhem of high street shopping, there are several tips you can follow! Online shopping can now... Read More

08/10/2015
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Maintaining your lawn in Autumn

With the clocks going back an hour and winter drawing in, it’s important to know what to do with your lawn to keep it in top condition. Several simple techniques and industry tips can keep your garden grass in great condition during the year, and to help it to look great for the new year! When to Mow the Garden Lawn in Autumn? From September/October, you should gradually start to decrease mowing frequency. With less sun and the temperatures falling, the grass growth rate decreases. A common mistake is to... Read More

28/08/2015

How, When, and Why To Treat Your Garden Wood

With the British summer coming to an end and with the weather starting to worsen, we all need to start thinking about how to protect our wooden garden products. Be it a timber bench, fencing, or decking, these may be susceptible to rot, fungi, or weathering which may reduce their lifespan. Even pressure treated wood requires maintenance and treatment, and the quality of your timber could decline if neglected. How Often Do I Need to Treat My Decking, Fence, or Timber? Treating your wooden products should be treated as a priority,... Read More

24/06/2015

Choosing the right arbour for your garden shape and size

When it comes to decorating your garden, there are so many ways to add some character to your favourite outdoor area. With so many readily available garden structures at great prices, it’s easier than ever to change your property for the better! Garden arbours are becoming increasingly popular thanks to their elegant structures, interesting designs and endless uses. At Garden Street, we have a large variety of arbours for you to choose from that will suit all garden sizes and shapes. In this article we will guide you through the... Read More

07/05/2015
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10 Gardening bloggers everyone should follow

Gardening blogs can be mines of information for the intrepid gardener; whether you’re just starting out or an experienced amateur – the internet offers a whole host of tried and tested tips, advice and reviews to help you with your own garden. Whether a first-time veg grower, or set on creating a practical play spot for you and your family or just a haven for you to relax, blogs from passionate gardeners are great for gathering useful information in a more informal way. Welly Woman For a wonderful read, full... Read More

02/03/2015
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Top Selling Arbours: How to Utilise Garden Space

When I go into my back garden, I often imagine the best ways to utilise outdoor space, and what style and materials would be best suited to complement my garden design. I immediately get drawn to thinking of outdoor furniture; benches, arbours, you name them! For those lazing days sitting reading the paper in the sun, enjoying a nice coffee or hot chocolate in the evening (*cough* a nice cold beer *cough cough*), or for gathering around a Chimenea at a social occasion. The impact that the natural surroundings of... Read More

02/03/2015

Quick Tip | Broken Pots?

Broken your pots? Don’t worry here are 2 simple uses to get the most from them. Use 1 – Create a feature! – If just one side is broken why not make it a feature. Use 2 – Drainage – Use your old pots for drainage in your new ones: