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Transform Your Garden Into A Wildlife Haven

Many green-fingered Brits are keen to give a helping hand to the environment by turning their garden into a wildlife haven. But how exactly can you transform your garden into a wildlife haven? To help, we have compiled a list of tips that can get you well on your way …

6 Ways to Wake Up Your Garden

It is a fact that green-fingered Brits tend to spend a total of 3 years of their lives gardening. With an average of 5675 hours (over 50 years) spent getting gardens in shape it begs the question, is there a way to reduce this number? When looking at the end …

10 Deadliest Plants

1. The Poisonous yet Life-Saving Plant 2. Colourful But Deadly Plant 3. Festive but deadly plant 4. The Entirely Toxic Plant 5. The innocent on the outside, deadly on the inside plant 6. The deadly Mediterranean plant 7. The deadly to pets plant 8. The deadly Christmas plant 9. The …

How much time do Brits spend in the garden?

We recently found out that green-fingered Brits spend the equivalent of almost three years of their lives pruning and maintaining their crops in their gardens. Broken down, that means British gardeners spend an average of 5,675 hours getting their gardens in shape over 50 years. Taking into account …

12 Clever Ways to Pack Your Shed for Winter

There’s no better place to store all your gardening tools, bikes, and outdoorsy belongings than a shed. But, during winter months, sheds are often forgotten about which means your storage goods inside can become at risk of damage. We’ve come up with twelve smart ways you can pack your shed for …

Bonfire Night: A Guide to Safety

Bonfire Night is a fun-filled night of the year where the whole family comes together to enjoy the fireworks. But, it’s important that you celebrate safely! Ensure you are prepared for this year’s event with our guide to safety. It tells you everything you need to know about keeping your pets safe, lighting …

Choosing Fireworks: A Buyer’s Guide

If you aren’t going to a display this year, you have probably decided to organise your own fireworks. Fountains, rockets, roman candles, sparklers and more… Choosing the right fireworks for Bonfire Night can be a total minefield. This handy guide will point you in the right direction and make sure …

Best Firework Displays in UK 2017

If you’re looking for a great firework display to go to this year, check out our list of cities for the best of the best! From the Aberdeen to Devon, we’ve covered the best firework displays of 2017! Best Firework Displays In The North Manchester The best place …

How to Light Fireworks Safely

Fireworks are lots of fun but it’s important to remember they are explosives that can be extremely dangerous if not treated properly. If you handle them with care, you have less chance of hurting yourself than you do chopping vegetables, so start by getting all the facts and learning how …

Pet Safety on Bonfire Night

Many animals find loud noises scary so Bonfire Night is a particularly difficult time for pets. It’s important to know when your pets are distressed and how to help them cope, as well as keeping them safe! Getting the right advice is essential for keeping pets protected from the dangers …