Summer Gardens

  • Fruit Trees to Grow in Containers

    Think your garden is too small for a fruit tree? Dwarf fruit trees are designed specifically for compact container growing, grafted fruit trees can also produce up to 3 different types of apple or pear on 1 stem. To grow your fruit tree successfully in a container make sure you select a dwarf variety. You’ll…

  • How to Cultivate a Spring Garden

    Today, I am discussing the steps for designing your own spring garden. Step 1: When deciding where to plant your garden, there are a few things you’ll want to consider. First, you’ll need to find the right time of year to plant. If you’re planting in the winter, it’s best to wait until a few…

  • Landscaping tips

    Whatever the reason you have decided to landscape your garden, we will provide you with some top tips to help you along your way. Before purchasing and undertaking the landscaping work, you must determine what you need and want. Are you looking for a place to grow vegetables? Maybe a tranquil corner to relax or…

  • Creating a small orchard in your back garden

    We all dream of having a full-sized orchard at the bottom of the garden, with abundant fruits, berries, and nuts, but we don’t all have space. This has not stopped some from using their initiative to create small orchards in their back garden using their space, with five trees being seen as the minimum to…

  • Garden Furniture for a Small Garden

    Having a small garden does not mean you need to sacrifice stylish furniture.  Here are some furniture ideas that are suitable for a small outside space. Bistro setsBistro sets usually consist of 2 chairs and a small table and are made from metal and are slimline in design.  If you have limited storage space, choose…

  • Four Different Ways Pergolas are Used

    Adding a pergola is a fantastic way to add character and ambiance to any garden. A pergola often consists of a timber framework, with posts, cross-beams and a roofing grid. They are typically used to form shaded walkways or seating areas in a garden. Four Ways to Use a Pergola 1. Create an inviting entryway…

  • What are the best English flowers for Autumn?

    Flowers in autumn are also known as a jewel for the season which thrive only for a short span of time. Autumn is famous for flowers all over the world but especially in UK and this is due to favourable weather conditions here (with sun and rain almost all year round). Flowers are also very…

  • 3 ways you can spruce up your garden

    There are so many ways in which you can make your garden look more desirable, wowing family and friends. Below are just a few of the top ideas for making your entire garden look better. Take pride in your lawn Most gardens have an area of lawn and it is such an important area of…

  • Choosing between a shed and a summer house

    It’s a tricky decision, but it’s one you may have to make at some stage; whether to have a shed in your garden or a summerhouse, or both of course (if you have the space). With a shed, you essentially just have a place to secure tools and equipment like drills, the lawnmower, bicycles and…

  • Why spring is the best season for painting your fences

    Spring is without a doubt the best time for painting your fences. We’d say it’s never wise to choose any of the other seasons for this task, and here’s why: Summer – Not great because this is the period of the year when you should be enjoying your garden. If you’re painting your garden in…