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Grow tomato plants
Garden & Outdoor

How to grow tomato plants

If you’re looking to grow your own tasty tomatoes, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to sow the seeds of success!
Grow bulbs
Garden & Outdoor

How to grow bulbs

Your complete guide to growing brilliant bulbs & how to keep them coming back year after year!
Vegetable garden
Garden & Outdoor

Beginner’s guide to starting a vegetable garden

Starting a vegetable garden is easier than you think! Here’s our beginner’s guide to growing your own tasty veg from scratch
Greenhouse
Garden & Outdoor

A beginner’s guide to greenhouse growing

Do you fancy getting ahead on the growing season? No matter the size of your outdoor space, there’s a greenhouse for you. Here’s everything you need to start your greenhouse growing journey!
Fruit and veg calendar
Garden & Outdoor

Vegetable growing calendar

Struggling to know what to plant, and when? Our guide can help you plant everything from tomatoes to potatoes and everything in between.
Maintain shed
Garden & Outdoor

How to maintain your shed

Look after your shed and your shed will look after you! Here’s how to maintain your wooden, plastic, or metal shed
Choose right shed
Garden & Outdoor

How to choose the right shed

We’ve got all the advice to help you choose your perfect garden shed, from materials to roof styles & everything in between!
Flymo
Garden & Outdoor

When to start cutting grass with Flymo

If your lawn needs some TLC (tender lawn care, that is) and you’re wondering when to start cutting grass, Flymo has 5 tips to help!
Water Butt
Garden & Outdoor

How to install a water butt

Learn how to install a water butt and the benefits of rainwater in your garden with help from green-fingered gardeners Garantia!
Best indoor plants
Garden & Outdoor

Top 10 best indoor plants

These top 10 best indoor plants are our favourite ways to wake up your home and add some natural style to your living spaces!
Pergolas
Garden & Outdoor

Upgrade your garden with a pergola

Make your garden an outdoor oasis with a perfect pergola, a stunning feature for shade & shelter!
Summer storage
Garden & Outdoor

Make the most of your garden space

No matter your garden size, we’ve got the storage solutions to help you get organised.
5 summer jobs
Garden & Outdoor

5 DIY jobs for Summer

Here’s five simple jobs with easy-to-follow instructions to help keep you busy!
Perfect BBQ
Garden & Outdoor

How to host the perfect BBQ

So now it’s time to think about enjoying the garden more, and what better way to do that than with a big summer BBQ for your family and friends!
Summer holiday
Garden & Outdoor

What to pack for your summer holiday

Planning a summer holiday? Whether home or abroad, we'll help you get organised!
Garden Furniture
Garden & Outdoor

Your garden furniture guide

We’ll help you choose the right outdoor furniture for your garden.
Summer garden ideas
Garden & Outdoor

Garden ideas for the summer

Are there parts of your garden that are a little unloved? We've got lots of ideas to help you transform your unused space!
Garden summer ready
Garden & Outdoor

Eight easy ways to get your garden ready for summer

Get your garden set for summer parties with these top tips
Garden decor
Garden & Outdoor

Garden décor ideas on a budget

Bring your outdoor space back to life on a budget with these pocket-friendly garden décor ideas.
Outdoor Lighting
Garden & Outdoor

A guide to outdoor lighting

Once the sun goes down, keep the party going and make the most of your garden with lighting.
Compost
Garden & Outdoor

How to make compost

If you love to get involved in the gardening and growing your own veg, then why not have a go at making your own compost?
Maintain shed
Garden & Outdoor

How to maintain your shed

Wooden, plastic or metal shed? We’ll give you our best hints and tips on maintaining yours, from essential repairs to organisation.
Garden Borders
Garden & Outdoor

How to create a garden border

Always fancied adding a colourful border to your garden? We’ll show you how!
Grow your own
Garden & Outdoor

How to grow your own fruit and veg - a beginner's guide

If you’ve always fancied growing your own fruit and veg but don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place!
Potting guide
Garden & Outdoor

How to get started with potting and planting – a beginner’s guide

Get your garden looking its best with these top tips for potting and planting.
Prep Lawn
Garden & Outdoor

5 steps for prepping your lawn for spring

Wondering how to restore your lawn back to its best after a long, harsh winter? Take a look at our simple steps…
Garden Tidy
Garden & Outdoor

How to get your garden ready for spring

Get your garden spring ready with our top tips.
Flower Wall
Garden & Outdoor

How to create a flower wall in your garden

Brighten up your outdoor space with a gorgeous flower wall and keep plants blooming with our little wins.
BBQS
Garden & Outdoor

How to clean your BBQ

Here’s our little wins to get that grill back to its smoking glory!
Tip top garden
Garden & Outdoor

How to keep your garden furniture in tip-top shape

Our little wins will help you get the most out of your garden furniture and keep it in great shape so you can enjoy it for years to come!
BBQ tips
Garden & Outdoor

Top 10 tips for the perfect BBQ!

Summer’s here, so let’s make the most of it with a BBQ! We’re here to bring you lots of little wins to help you make it a sizzling success!
Save water
Garden & Outdoor

Top tips for saving water in the garden

Come rain or shine, it’s a good idea to save water where we can in the garden. We’ll show you how!
Greenhouse
Garden & Outdoor

Make the most of your garden with a greenhouse

Thinking of getting a greenhouse? Our guide will help you decide which one to choose for your garden space and growing needs!
Kids garden party
Garden & Outdoor

How to throw a kids’ garden party

Garden parties for kids are perfect for birthdays or simply just for fun! Here’s our little wins to make the day great!
Space saving garden
Garden & Outdoor

Space-saving ways to grow your own in a small garden

You might be limited on space, but that doesn't limit what you can grow.
Outdoor dining
Garden & Outdoor

Create the perfect outdoor dining space

We’ve got lots of little wins to get your outdoor space ready for the warmer weather and those all-important get togethers!
Growing veg
Garden & Outdoor

Top tips for gardening with kids

In this blog we'll share how to create a family garden and help get the little ones involved.
Grow own fruit and veg
Garden & Outdoor

How to grow your own fruit and veg

Always fancied growing your own fruit and veg? We’ll get you started with these 7 simple steps.