From the category archives:

Gardening Essentials

5 of the best spring bulbs

1 July 2010

If you want to garden to look glorious next spring now is the time to start thinking about what spring bulbs you should buy now ready to plant in the autumn. The bulbs can be planted in your flower beds, planters or raised beds ready for the following spring. Top five spring bulbs. 1. Fritillaria [...]

0 comments Read the full article →

Go Green whilst watering your garden – Eco-friendly watering ideas

24 June 2010

At Jacks Garden Store we are an Eco-friendly bunch! We are always looking to share new ideas and tips on how to take care of your garden and environment. Today we will look at watering your garden. Now that the summer has finally arrived and we are receiving some long awaited good weather our gardens [...]

2 comments Read the full article →

A few facts about beans…..

17 May 2010

If you love to grow your own fruit and vegetables, now is the time to sow your beans! In May the weather is perfect for sowing your runner bean and French beans. Beans are susceptible to the frost so waiting until May should guarantee the right weather conditions for your beans to flourish. French beans [...]

1 comment Read the full article →

How to water your garden – The right way!

5 May 2010

If you want to see your garden in full bloom this season or enjoy wonderful fresh home grown vegetables you must ensure that you regularly water your garden correctly. Leaving the watering down to the weather is not enough; your plants cannot rely solely on rain if you want them to truly flourish. There are [...]

5 comments Read the full article →

How to store firewood for the winter?

4 December 2009

Firewood is a great material used to heat up your home, however storing the wood out of sight and in a spot which will preserve the wood can sometimes be a little tricky. Keeping a small amount indoors for daily use is recommended but please keep the bulk of your firewood outdoors as the logs [...]

0 comments Read the full article →

Top winter vegetables to grow in your garden.

27 October 2009

Now that the lawn mower is safely stored away for winter you still have a few mild weekends ahead to spend time preparing your vegetable boxes before it gets too cold to potter outside. Putting in the hours now will allow you to produce brilliant home grown vegetables in the months to come. Start by [...]

3 comments Read the full article →

Wonderful Winter Window Boxes

12 October 2009

In summer your window boxes add an area of vibrant colours to the exterior of your house, however as winter draws closer and those flowers end for another season why not put your window boxes to some good use and grow winter salad to bring your veg patch to your own back door! Not only [...]

0 comments Read the full article →

Rain Chains : A great alternative to guttering

7 October 2009

What is a Rain Chain? A rain chain is an alternative to a traditional metal or plastic gutter downpipe. Originally from Japan rain chains are used in many gardens across the UK as an extremely decorative water feature that transports rainwater or other water from the guttering to the ground, into a basin a rain [...]

0 comments Read the full article →

Wriggly Worms : Organic Worm Farming

18 September 2009

Wormeries are a box system that contain composting worms who devour your kitchen waste and newspapers, creating fantastic food for your indoor and outdoor plants. Wormeries are an extremely easy, convenient and environmentally friendly way of recycling your kitchen waste and reducing the amount of rubbish you send to land fill. They also provide you [...]

1 comment Read the full article →

Raised Beds – Grow your own vegetables in the smallest of spaces

15 September 2009

Do you dream of picking fresh herbs and lettuce in your garden…… Do you want to eat organic but cannot afford to pay the astronomical prices of the supermarkets? Growing your own fruit and veg is the answer! Raised beds enable you to produce meaningful crops in even the smallest of gardens. Many of the [...]

2 comments Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →