From the monthly archives:

March 2010

Garden Maintenance – 20 gardening activities that can be done in 20 minutes or less.

31 March 2010

At Jacks Garden Store we offer gardening advice and simple tips on how to make gardening more fun! I have compiled a great list of garden maintenance tasks that can be completed in 20 minutes or less. Now that the nights are becoming lighter if you work full-time or spend all day looking after the [...]

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Small Garden ideas

30 March 2010

Having a small garden does not mean that your outdoor space can only be a concrete yard or small rectangle of lawn. Some of the most creative and beautiful gardens I have ever visited have been compact yet full of enchantment thanks to careful planning and design. You can make the most of whatever outdoor [...]

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Decorative Garden Fencing – Improve the appearance of your garden.

17 March 2010

Garden fencing not only allows you to define you land from your neighbours it also can help you to hide any unsightly areas that you may view from your home or garden such as the street outside. Fencing panels can become a wonderful feature in your garden. A simple high border edging can really help [...]

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10 Easiest vegetables to grow

15 March 2010

Growing your own vegetables is so satisfying! Not only do you get to taste food that is 100 times better than anything you can purchase in a supermarket but you will be saving money and doing your bit for the environment. I have compiled a list of the easiest vegetables to grow to get you [...]

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Get a head start on growing vegetables – March

12 March 2010

If you are keen to grow your own vegetables this year, there is nothing to stop you getting started right now! To start your vegetable garden off at this time of year you will need to pre-warm your soil so that your vegetables will begin to germinate earlier than normal. Jacks top tip – “Hardy [...]

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Looking after your metal shed – Jacks top maintenance tips

11 March 2010

Metal sheds are a fantastic safe and secure storage solution for your garden. One of the main advantages of having a metal shed instead of a more traditional wooden shed is the amount of maintenance a metal shed requires. Unlike timber sheds, metal garden sheds need very little maintenance. The key to maintenance free metal [...]

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10 Easy ideas for outdoor entertaining

4 March 2010

With summer thankfully on its way you will no longer be confined to entertaining indoors.  Read my top tips on how to entertain outdoors: Shelter – Rain can ruin an outdoor party, taking simple precautionary steps means that should the heavens open a down poor will not dampen the spirits of your guests. Depending on [...]

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Garden tool storage solutions

2 March 2010

Buying a tool store for your garden will allow you to keep all of your outdoor tools in a safe and secure place outdoors. An organized outdoor tool store will allow you easy access to your outdoor equipment and keep your home mud free! Great garden storage can be found at Jack’s online garden store. [...]

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Jack’s Guide to Greenhouses – How to chose the right greenhouse

1 March 2010

Greenhouses are great for extending the growing period in your garden, not only does a greenhouse enable you to regulate temperature, humidity and water distribution they also provide a pest free environment for your plants to grow. Essentially a greenhouse gives you the ability to control your plants growing environment. How does a greenhouse work? [...]

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