New research shows gardening ‘makes children happy and teaches new skills

29 June 2010 - Jack Gardener

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Time spent gardening at school can improve your child’s happiness as well as boosting their development. Research commissioned by the Royal Horticultural Society looked at 1,300 teachers in 10 schools and found that when a school encouraged children to participate in gardening activities they became more confident, resilient, healthier and their readiness to learn also […]

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Vertical gardening – find out how to create a living wall

17 June 2010 - Jack Gardener

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Living walls are fast becoming one of the most stylish and contemporary ways to fill gaps and cover unsightly spaces in small gardens. This year at the Chelsea flower show many designers presented vertical gardens showing how a small garden can become a fabulous haven of bright colours and natural beauty. It is true that […]

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5 Easy to grow plants that will give you beautiful borders.

26 April 2010 - Jack Gardener

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Beginners gardening tips If you are new to this gardening malarkey you’ll want to get to grips with making your garden look attractive with the least amount of difficulty. I’ve compiled a list of easy to rear attractive plants that will add beauty to your garden. Top 5 plants for beginners. 1. Cotoneaster Horizontalis – […]

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Why are bees good for your garden?

15 April 2010 - Jack Gardener

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Find out the benefits bees bring to your garden and learn how you can attract more. Bees are by far are the best natural pollinators and without these little buzzing creatures there would be far fewer flowers, fruits and vegetables in this world! Why do bees visit your plants? Nectar – Is the main source […]

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