The thing with hose pipes is they can get in the way, one way around this is by installing a wall-mounted hose reel as I did. I choose to install the Gardena Automatic Hose Reel which is a well-built piece of kit. Personally, I think it’s the best auto hose currently available and it put most models to shame in terms of quality and reliability, it even comes with a 5-year warranty. This article is…
If you have a cat and have not grown cat grass before, your feline friend is seriously missing out, not only does it help them cough up fluff balls but it also keeps them entertained rolling around and chewing it. Our cat Daisy (she’s a tiny thing even though she nearly 9) absolutely loves the stuff so I try and keep it around all year round, indoors over winter and then outdoors over summer. This…
Summer hanging baskets produce some of the most colourful displays you can have in your garden while also giving some vertical colour. In my guide on how to plant a summer hanging basket, I have chosen a mixture of plants including geranium for a centrepiece but you really can choose whatever basket plants you want as long as you have some beautiful bush plants to fill out the top of the basket and some stunning…
Perhaps you need a garden day bed if you just can’t get comfortable enough on your sun lounger for the perfect outdoors nap. This piece of outdoors furniture is a cross between a chaise lounge, a couch and a bed and just screams relaxation. We review a range of the best models available and list their pros and cons, along with a more in-depth discussion of their features and our recommendation for each model. Our…
This review is my experience with the Black + Decker 36V Cordless Strimmer after using it for over 12 months. I have also been using the more expensive Dewalt DCM561P1S Li-Ion XR Strimmer as well which gives me a premium model to compare it to. Straight off the bat, the DeWalt model is obviously more durable for professional work, better for cutting thick brush such as brambles (also some with steel brush cutter), however, this…
