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What Makes A Good Gardener?…

By Eric San Juan May 29, 2017Contributed Posts, Gardening

Credit: Geograph We all want our homes to be beautiful, both inside and out. Although you may have your interiors more or less as you like them, many people find the garden to be a total mystery. If you want to start looking out your windows at a healthy and vibrant garden, rather than an overgrown jungle, here are a few traits that make a good gardener… Experience Just like everything, the best way to get better at gardening is… well, gardening! Though blogs such as Outdoor Ideas can offer some great tips and tutorials, no one can simply wake…

Four Lies You Tell Yourself About Your Garden, And Why You’re Wrong

By Eric San Juan May 23, 2017Gardening

Contributed Post Gardeners are strange beasts. They are outside in all weathers pottering about, planting or weeding. Mowing or pruning. But for all of their dedication, the can sometimes cloud the truth a little when it come to their own garden. Read on to find out more. I had to start from nothing A lot of gardeners lie to themselves by reasoning that it's OK that their garden doesn't look that good because there wasn't much to work with when they moved in. But the truth of the matter is that there are so many amazing garden supplies and products,…

Saving Time: How To Create A Low Maintenance Garden

By Eric San Juan May 22, 2017Gardening

Contributed Post Most people would agree that spending weeks working in their gardens is not a good use of time. However, it’s something plenty of homeowners do every single year. If you want the opportunity to enjoy your outdoor space this year, you should consider the tips on this page. The advice below is designed to help you create a low-maintenance garden that won’t require constant upkeep. That means you can spend more time outside enjoying the weather rather than working. Of course, there are lots of additional techniques you could use. I just wanted to point you in the…

Garden Improvements That Can Boost the Value of Your Property

By Eric San Juan May 13, 2017Contributed Posts, Gardening

Contributed Post If you are thinking about selling your home, you will want to ensure you get as much from the sale financially as possible. You may have already considered home improvements such as a new kitchen or an extension, but have you thought about improving your garden? Most homeowners assume that garden improvements won’t make much of a difference to their asking price, but they can actually add significant value. In fact, a well-maintained garden can add as much as £60,000 to the value of your property based on the current average price in the UK. Read on for…

Transforming The Garden From Jungle To Paradise

By Eric San Juan May 5, 2017Contributed Posts, Gardening

Spring is passing by quickly and you know what that means? It means Summer is on its way. As the sun starts to appear more frequently and more heated as the days pass by, it means that one area of your house and property will become a bit more useful. Of course, that's the garden. We don't use the garden when it is soggy and wet, nor when it is windy and cold. What this means is that we aren't working on our garden when conditions are bad and for some, this can build up and build up to the…