gardening wellness

You may think of gardening as just a relaxing hobby, but it is often so much more. Aside from the obvious advantage of growing nutritious fruits and vegetables, it also offers an effective physical workout. As you stand, bend or squat,…

When choosing what plants to grow in your garden, garlic is not the obvious choice. However, it can deliver a number of benefits - not only is it a delicious kitchen ingredient that can lower your cholesterol and blood pressure, it actually…

Topiary is the art of clipping and shearing shrubs and small trees into ornamental or abstract shapes. The term comes from the Roman words ars topiaria meaning ‘ornamental gardening’. It’s a creative and relaxing pastime and is perfect for…

Working in the garden is not just a relaxing hobby – as pastimes go, it’s one that offers distinct health benefits in addition to the obvious advantage of growing nutritious fruit and vegetables to eat. It can be relaxing while giving you…

A wall isn’t just something that surrounds your garden – it’s a structure filled with potential for growing and decoration. Here’s our guide to making the most of a garden wall: Depending on its appearance, a garden wall can be rustic and…

When we’re planning what to put in our gardens, we tend to think about plants and flowers, trees and vegetables. What might not spring to mind straightaway is artwork. But the garden is a great place to showcase beautiful works of art,…

Many gardeners love encouraging wildlife into the garden and providing a source of food is a great way to entice different species into your outdoor space. Not only will you get to see a great range of wildlife but you’ll also be helping…