Many energy companies are giving away grants to help you save energy (and money!)...
If it is mild, you can fix bumps and hollows in your lawn or...
This is the month of winter vagaries, when the thermometer is a gymnast, up...
It is still fine to plant bare-root trees and hedging plants – remember to...
Draught-proofing your home means keeping warm air in and cold air out to save...
We’ve compiled a list of some lesser-known ways to save energy around the home...
Gardening provides some good, gentle exercise, so if one of your New Year resolutions...
Living a more eco-friendly life doesn’t need to be an impossible challenge; by choosing...
Get out and get some fresh air if you’ve been indoors over the holidays....
With Christmas comes gifts and the inevitable dilemma of what to do with them....
Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) flowers can be spoiled by muddy rain splashes. Use a...
Having your family stay over can be a rewarding and cherished time during this...
There’s not too much to do at this time of year, but keep up...
While buying Christmas decorations may be the norm now, there’s a lot of fun...
You’re probably missing the sunshine about now, as rain, winds and frost become more...
Do you wish you had a space of your own to paint, draw and...
November is all about protecting your garden. The frosts are going to get harsher,...
Fresh herbs turn good dishes into great dishes. But what about us city dwellers...
Not long ago you had to queue to use your own shower, but now...
There’s still time to do some tidying up in the garden, which will make...
If your mobility has altered you may find that routine tasks in the kitchen...
If you love to garden you may be wondering what to do to keep...
Interior design is a funny thing. The right décor can transform a room and...
Even in the colder months of the year, there is lots of planning ahead...
With winter fast approaching and weather conditions taking a turn for the worse, this...
As the nights draw in and temperatures begin to plummet, it’s time to start...
This is not a normal autumn! The colours are so late after all the...
It’s the last chance this month to get your lawns prepped for the winter...
October is a month of essential maintenance for your flowers before we are deep...
This autumn is set to produce the best wild berry harvest for years, but...