If you want something with a little more “oomph” for your container flower displays, we think you should definitely consider a wheelbarrow planter. We review wooden wheelbarrow planters which all look quite rustic and metal wheelbarrow planters that offer a more modern shape and style. After listing each model’s pros and cons, we discuss their features along with our recommendation. Our Buyer’s Guide points out the very few things to consider in your purchase decision.…
An aluminium greenhouse is a right solution if you’re looking for a lightweight outdoors growing room and want something more permanent than a pop-up greenhouse or larger than a mini greenhouse. We review the Best Aluminium Greenhouses in a wide range of sizes, identifying their pros and cons and discussing their features along with our recommendations. Our Buyer’s Guide tells you what you need to be familiar with when making your greenhouse buying decision. BEST…
If you can never find your rake or fork in your jumble of garden tools, we have a garden tool storage solution that’s right for you. Our review looks at storage solutions that neatly line your garden tools up on your garage wall as well as those that hold all your garden tools tidily on a mobile shelving unit you wheel into the garden with you. We check out each model’s pros and cons and their…
My review for the best wood chipper for turning thick branches into wood chips looks at a range of wood chippers from those for domestic use up to some that handle more professional tasks (think small parks and horticultural businesses). I list the main features of each model and discuss the more interesting ones that may set that model apart from its competitors such as the ability to mulch green waste, weeds and even cardboard.…
Put away that sponge and water, I reveal the best wallpaper strippers to make stripping wallpaper much easier and much faster A wallpaper steamer is one of those things you never knew you needed until you get one. If you’re renovating your house or simply redecorating, then a wallpaper steamer can save you hours of time and make your life much easier. Having now renovated two houses and decorated each on more than one occasion…
It’s difficult to ensure that everyone under your patio umbrella is equally warm in the cool evenings – and that’s what these parasol patio heaters are specially made for plus there out of the way unlike some of the alternative standard patio style heaters. These electric umbrella heaters clip around the pole of the parasol so that they send heat down equally on everyone underneath, whether they’re at your outdoor dining table or lounging on…
If the young people in your life just have way too much energy to burn, consider inviting them to jump and run in a bouncy castle. This fun form of activity (don’t even mention “exercise”) not only tires them out but also helps them to develop coordination, physical and social skills as many bouncy castles are multi-activity centres. We review a wide range of bouncy castles, including ones especially for kids three to five years…
As a professional gardener, nurseryman of over 20 years and now a home garden enthusiast. I’ve had my fair share of experiences with various hoses, from professional-level hose in my mum and dad’s nursery to expensive hose reels for personal use from brands like Gardena and Hozelock. I will get straight to the point and say that expandable hoses are not my favourite hose pipe. However, they definitely have their place and have much better…
Living in the UK, we get our fair share of warm but breezy days so when it comes to parasols or garden umbrellas as they are often called, this is where a good quality parasol base comes in. To secure your parasol from going with the wind which I think is also a 1930’s film, it is vital to select a proper base that is heavy enough to provide good support but not too large…
Arbours, same as pergolas, are effective ways of introducing statement pieces into the garden without having to invest too much. Arbours with seats are practical when one needs to relax in the garden while admiring the hard work you have put into your garden and some even have built-in storage boxes. The best arbour seats will have adequate space for you to sit while making and statement and lasting for many years to come. If…
