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Raised beds make it easy to build a frame around your existing garden area, increasing the height and depth of the available planting space. With raised beds, you can take advantage of small or large spaces and increase what you are able to grow. They also make gardening easier because they are raised to a better working height for planting and general gardening tasks.  What are the benefits of raised beds? With a raised bed,…

Roses are known for their stunning and often scented flowering displays, as long as they aren’t being attacked. But, as is the case with all plants, there is a risk of damage from pests, with aphids being the main culprit. This is not a reason to remove your existing roses or avoid planting them, but it is nevertheless important to understand the common rose pests that attack roses, how to spot the early signs before…

Roses are very popular plants to have in any garden and are often scented. So much effort goes into maintaining them, such as spraying with fungicides in spring, undertaking the correct pruning methods and general care. But what happens when you notice caterpillars on your roses? For starters, these caterpillars are often the larvae of a common pest: the rose sawfly. What are rose sawflies? They are called sawflies because they take on the appearance…

Roses are considered one of the most popular garden plants no matter where you live. The problem manifests when your rose leaves start wilting and drooping, leaving a sad-looking bush behind. What can you do for wilting and drooping leaves? That depends on the cause. Thankfully, there are many fixes for different causes.  Insufficient Watering If the leaves on your rose bush are droopy, it could mean they aren’t getting enough water, as with any…

Roses are among some of the most popular plants for commercial and residential gardens. They bring with them the arrival of spring and maintain stunning flowering displays with energising aromas all year round. But what happens when the leaves start to curl, taking away from that otherwise beautiful display? Curling leaves on a rose bush are indicative of a serious pest issue called rose leaf-rolling sawfly. Rose leaf-rolling sawfly Don’t be fooled by discussions of…

Roses can succumb to infection and diseases, the same as any other plant. The three most common diseases that impact roses include powdery mildew, black spot, and rust. Most diseases can be prevented by growing your rose bush in a suitable environment and spraying them with a fungicide, just as the buds start to open in the spring because this will help prevent any diseases. You need to make sure that your roses get as…

Roses make beautiful plants, flowering prolifically all summer if you take good care of them with the correct steps of pruning and feeding. The problem is when they start to produce unwanted stems, which are also commonly known as suckers. These are stems that come from what is known as the rootstock, which is actually the root from a different rose type that rose growers use to graft different varieties of roses onto because they…

If you want to properly treat your wooden decking, it’s important that you use the right product at the right time to make sure that your wood remains in tip-top condition and enjoy the long life span you would expect from a wood decking that is looked after properly. First things first, most wood decking can be oiled to feed the wood, stained to create that perfect look and sealed to protect the wood from…

If you have patio slabs and need to keep them clean, you can do so easily with soapy water, bleach, or by using one of our favourite machines, the pressure washer. We’ve included a handful of ways to properly clean so that you can do everything from regular washing to spring cleaning. The difference between a dirty and clean patio will amaze you, the picture below shows just what’s possible.  What you need Before you…

When you add a patio or decking around your garden it creates a beautiful area for dining and entertainment but it’s important that you keep this area clean to prevent the build-up of things like algae and dirt. Using a pressure washer is a fast and effective way to do this regularly. A pressure washer will help you remove even the most stubborn of stains and algae that are trying to take over your patio.…