Garden Wellness

Aromatherapy is used worldwide to improve both physical and emotional wellness. Practitioners use plant-based essential oils to provide relief from various conditions including stress, anxiety and depression, insomnia, headaches and even…

Very recently the website ScienceOmega.com was able to report on the findings that well-maintained vegetation can help to suppress certain types of criminal activity in urban areas and cities. And yet more research in the journal…

Some people don’t like bees. The slightest buzz sends them into full-on screaming-and-arm-flailing mode. But although few gardeners would welcome a bee nest on their patch, there are some real advantages from inviting these fuzzy, buzzy…

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…

Even for those with the greenest of fingers, maintaining a garden in tip-top condition can seem like a financial luxury. Yet creating a beautiful garden needn’t be an expensive pastime if you take a frugal approach. Where possible, grow…

Many studies have linked gardening with personal wellness. Planning, creating and maintaining your garden not only benefits your physical fitness and health, it also improves mental wellness by relieving stress, reducing anxiety and…

The Homecoming is an enthralling journey of vines and ivy that twists and turns its way into understanding the human soul. The self-described “psychodrama” propounded by the novel's writer, Susie Steiner, looks into the mental state of…

Climate change is one of the planet’s biggest challenges. On a much smaller scale, the changes in the climate and their effect on the weather pose a different sort of challenge for gardeners with longer winters, wetter springs and harder…

Trees are a wonderful investment for any property and a piece of living history that will last generation after generation. While mature trees can be quite resilient, saplings and younger trees that have been recently transplanted could…

Many of us like to look after our gardens. This is especially true as we get older – having a garden that you can be proud of is a very satisfying thing. Of course while this can be a very rewarding experience it is also worth…

You might not have heard of pelargonium but you have probably admired them in a garden where, as a pot plant relative of the geranium, it is a pretty and colourful addition. However, this popular plant also has another use with its extract…

If you’re searching for inspiration for your next garden makeover, a great place to start is by looking to garden trends found in other countries. And one country famed for its distinctive gardens is Japan.  Japanese gardens are renowned…

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…

Quite often gardening is all about trial and error, seeing what works and experimenting with different ideas. But when things go wrong it can be frustrating, particularly if you’ve invested lots of time or money in different plants that…

Would you love a beautiful garden but just don’t have the time? Long to grow your own produce but a busy schedule makes it impossible? Well, don’t despair. Even the busiest individuals can find the time to enjoy gardening with the right…

If you’re new to growing vegetables in your garden you might have heard of ‘crop rotation’ but are perhaps unsure of what exactly it involves. Put simply, crop rotation means growing different vegetables in a new position on your vegetable…

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,…

If you’re looking for a vegetable that’s easy to grow and one that you can use in the kitchen almost every day, garlic is a great choice. Practical and healthy With its strong flavour, garlic is popular in both Asian and Mediterranean…

Herbs are wonderful plants to grow in any garden. Whether you have a large plot or just a window box, herbs will grow just about anywhere and are easy to care for. A great plant for beginners and experts alike, there’s little wonder so many…

When it comes to staying safe and healthy in the garden, correct storage of your garden equipment is crucial. Not only will storing your garden equipment properly ensure your safety but it can also make gardening more pleasurable,…

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…