After the bliss of the summer months, it can be very easy to start looking forward to pumpkin spice lattes and then, the glittery joy that is Christmas. Before you …
Outdoors
ou don’t have to go out of your way to get your garden space looking spruced up. It doesn’t matter if you have a small or large outdoor space, it always seems overwhelming when you need to give it a good tidy up. But there are many ways to improve your outside space that don’t require lots of time or effort.
Garden guardians: protecting you from air pollution
The air quality of cities and built-up areas is notoriously bad. Furthermore, it’s only getting worse. The Guardian reported on the harrowing problem of London’s air quality, stating that the …
Ways that depression can be combatted by gardening
It’s important to never think that you’re the only one that goes through feelings of depression or being under pressure. In fact, moments of anxiety or depression are felt by …
Green Gold: Six things to do with your garden that could boost the value of your home
Whether you’re trying to sell your home, or are just keen to increase its value, giving your garden some TLC could be a quick and easy solution. Following a 5% …
Which type of wildlife can improve your garden?
The next time you think about trying to chase insects from your garden, consider how thy might actually benefit your outdoor space! From bees, which are important pollinators of various …
Raising the bar – how to create beautiful garden borders
Rex Nye from independent builders’ merchant D.W. Nye offers his top tips for creating beautiful borders and eye-catching edging in your garden. Whether you’re looking to give your garden a …
Creating chic contemporary spaces with Pilkington Activ™
Linking indoor and outdoor spaces has been a key homes trend in recent years and Pilkington United Kingdom Limited are leading the way when it comes to developing the kind …
Britain’s most beautiful gardens
Britain is home to some of the most beautiful gardens – from The Alnwick Garden (including the Poison Garden) to the grounds of Kensington Palace. For this article, we’ve teamed …
Top medicinal plants you can grow in your garden
Many plants have been grown to offer incredible health benefits for centuries. From chewing leaves of the feverfew plant to ease migraine to adding lemon balm to your tea to …
Top Methods to Bring Nature into Your Home
We might build cities of stone and metal, and we might do our best to threaten the health of nature, but we cannot escape the fact that we are part …