A raised bed (sometimes called a garden, framed or planter boxes) refers to a container or box that has been raised with walls surrounding the soil. The beds are usually a minimum of at least 6 inches of the ground and are commonly constructed with wood lumber, stone, bricks, or other durable materials.

Go on read these simple steps and methods for quickly getting your garden into shape. We are suddenly confronted with the reality of our less-than-picture-perfect garden and limited time to whip it into shape.

It’s important to protect your plants from disease, pests, weeds and the weather. These are all common issues that can have disastrous implications on your plants and their health. Protection is key and requires a keen eye and a fair few precautionary methods.

When watering your plants make sure you don't just wet the surface as this does not allow the plant to fully establish. The best advice is to give plants a thorough watering to allow the water to sink below ground level and establish longer, fuller roots. This also means you don't have to water as regularly.

2022 is just around the corner and we’re excited to see the new garden trends, from colour combos to sustainable techniques.

There is always a time of celebration, relaxation and gift giving. Christmas, Father's day, Mother's day, Birthday's and the list goes on ! But choosing gifts can also make it a time of stress and anxiety. The wrong gift can actually do more harm than good. Here is some advice, based on decades of research, on how to side-step such pitfalls.