Have you ever looked way down from the top of a regular ladder placed shakily against a tall tree in the middle of your garden and wondered how and why you got there? Don’t risk life and limb again. Use a tripod ladder the next time you need to get close to something that’s not near a convenient wall to prop a ladder securely against or worst on uneven ground. Tripod ladders take you where…
Whether you’re getting started with your very first greenhouse or an expert gardener looking for the best planting bench, an accomplished gardener with a large garden to tend to or a modern gardener with a balcony full of potted plants, a proper potting bench will make garden planting and maintenance much easier. Better still, a potting bench can be a stylish addition to your garden furniture. It can double up as a drink or buffet…
We look at 6 of the very best hedgehog houses for hibernation and shelter, we compared build quality, materials used, how easy it is to access and clean. There were days when hedgehogs were familiar sights in gardens, parks and waste grounds, but count yourself lucky if you see one scampering in your garden, particularly in broad daylight. These nocturnal mammals are in worrying declines, in recent times their numbers have declined from maybe 36 million…
When it comes to buying the best retractable washing line, probably the most important requirement is strength. The last thing you want is to find your washing line that is full of clothes lying on the ground and know everything needs rewashing! You also need to think about capacity, which is determined by the length of the line. Some models are even designed to adjust to a certain extent, making them perfect for awkwardly shaped…
