Increasingly, across the world, water shortages are becoming an issue. So, it makes sense to think about this before buying trees and shrubs for your garden. Fortunately, there are plenty to choose from. Firms like The Tree Center are very much aware of the need to provide high-quality drought-resistant plants to their customers. There are dozens of different varieties to choose from, but here are some of our favourites. Lemon trees Most citrus trees do very well without much water, even in near desert conditions. In parts of Spain, oranges are still grown commercially in zones that ... read more

The springtime is now upon us, and so you need to start thinking about getting your garden ready for the summer. The temperature is beginning to improve, and so you won’t have to wear your coat or worry about freezing outside. You just need to work out how you plan to use your garden this year so you can start getting things sorted. There are some suggestions below that should come in handy and point you in the right direction. Use the advice from this article to ensure you don’t overlook anything critical, and your garden looks stunning by the time summer arrives. Clean your patio and get ... read more

For most of us, there’s a big chunk of the year where we simply don’t use the garden. When it’s cold, wet and dark outside, it’s usually more preferable to be wrapped up in the warm than digging around in snow, rain and sleet. Which is fine, none of us can control the weather and we just simply have to switch up what we can do around it. However what it does mean is that when the warmer months arrive, we really should be making the most of our outdoor space. It’s essentially an extra ‘room’ we can use on our property, and when it’s only really nice to use for half of the year then why not use ... read more

Image source Just imagine it from your gardens point of view. In the spring and summer, all you and the kids want to do is be in the garden; playing tag, holding barbecues, curling up on a sun lounger with a book you probably won’t finish, having water fights and making your beds blossom with color. But then one leaf turns crisp and golden and the back doors shut, your garden becoming totally forgotten about for the next five months as you and your family don knitted clothing and enjoy hot chocolate in front of a fire. Poor garden. Luckily, it doesn’t need to be like this. You don’t ... read more

It's a shame how rarely a lot of people take advantage of their gardens as a potential space in their home. Often people do the bare minimum in order to keep their garden looking halfway decent, or even worse, don't do anything to it at all. However, in the same way that you can use to the interior of your home to express yourself in new and exciting ways, your garden can have plenty of personality as well. It might seem to some people that making a garden a more exciting space can be something of a challenge; there are few things that are guaranteed to make any garden a little more ... read more

https://www.pexels.com/photo/flowers-flower-pink-17666/ When it comes to summer, the last thing we all want to be doing is work. But, a lot of the time, there are chores that still have to be done. When you’ve got through your spring clean, and your house is fit for summer, it’s then onto the garden. After all, we all tend to spend a lot more time outside during the warmer months. So, you definitely want your outdoor space to look and feel good. To do that, you’re going to need to spruce. If you’re feeling a little less than motivated or you need a little guidance, here are a few areas to ... read more