Outdoor & Gardening

Summer means the garden is bursting with flowers, fruits and vegetables, but it also means the unwelcome arrival of the garden pest. Here are our techniques for controlling common garden pests including snails, slugs, aphides and caterpillars.   1. Take Advantage of Pests’ Natural Enemies Not all insects are bad. Insects such as parasitic wasps, la..

A rich green and healthy lawn sets off a home beautifully and can be a source of great pride. Grass like other plants needs care and maintenance to thrive. Follow our handy guide to help you achieve the perfect lawn. Lawn care and maintenance simplified is the provision of the essential elements grass needs; namely air, sunlight, nutrients and wate..

Pressure washers power through cleaning tasks outdoors and no two are the same. Our handy buying guide answers our customers’ frequently asked questions, to help you choose the right pressure washer for you. A pressure washer is a handy piece of kit and it’s fun to use. Watch stubborn dirt and grime wash away with little effort, taking the hard wor..

A Guide to Decorative Stone for Gardens Among other benefits, decorative stone helps structure and landscape your garden for a professional looking finish. This guide will help you choose the right stone to suit your needs; whether it’s for weed control, drainage, a driveway or style. Decorative stone - also known as gravel or bagged rock - can ful..

With so much to do in the garden each season throughout the year, our easy-to-follow gardening calendar is essential to help you know what should be done each month. January January is a quiet month for gardeners, which makes it an ideal time to plan your gardening tasks and goals for the year. You can also use this time to buy seeds for the year ..