beautiful flower garden

How To Create A Functional And Attractive Garden Space

*Collaborative Post

There are lots of reasons why you might like to improve your garden this year and ensure you make the best use of the space you have available. If you are planning on selling your house during the next couple of years, making these enhancements is a sure way to add value to your property. For those of you who are intending on staying in your home for many years to come, improving the garden will ensure you can spend plenty of valuable time outside enjoying what you have created. Of course, the actions you take will depend on the size of your garden and how much you can afford to spend, however, there should be something for everyone in this post, so you are sure to find some inspiration for creating an attractive garden space that you can fall completely in love with.

Continue reading “How To Create A Functional And Attractive Garden Space”
Related Posts:
How To Make a Pond Out of a Planter
a pond made out of a planter surrounded by a rockery

*Affiliate Links I had always wanted to have a pond in my garden but with it being very small plus Read more

7 Ways To Attract Wildlife To Your Garden
frog in a pond in a wildlife garden

*Affiliate Links Having more wildlife in your garden isn't just nice to see but is also great for the environment Read more

How to Create a More Eco-Friendly Back Garden
wildflowers in a garden

If you want to make your garden the kind of space that’s eco-friendly and green, there are lots of ideas Read more

Visiting The Lost Gardens of Heligan
the lost gardens of Heligan

When we visit Cornwall we usually plan in a trip to The Eden Project but having never previously visited The Read more

child in a safe garden

Stunning, Practical, And Safe: Creating A Garden That Is Child Friendly

Often there’s a conflict when it comes to gardening, and it’s between having an attractive and practical outdoor space and ensuring that this safe for the kids. However, you will be pleased to find out that it is possible to do both. A topic you can learn more about in the post below.

Continue reading “Stunning, Practical, And Safe: Creating A Garden That Is Child Friendly”
Related Posts:
The One-Stop Guide: 4 Best Craft Ideas for All of Your Holiday Needs
craft activities

If you thought of skipping the craft activities this holiday season, think again. According to research, crafting improves self-confidence, can Read more

Top Tips to Clean your Bathroom Like a Professional
bathroom

*Collaborative Post One of the most amazing aspects of spending time in a Bed & Breakfast or hotel is the Read more

Paw-sitively Perfect Gifts: Why Pet Prints Make the Ultimate Christmas Surprise for Animal Lovers
pet portraits

If you’re anything like me, you’ll know that finding the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one can be a Read more

Traditional Flute Music That Will Transport You to Another Era
flute and music

Few sounds are as soothing as the soft, melodic tunes of a flute. Traditional flute music, with its rich history Read more

garden with a path

5 Hacks To Open up Your Outdoor Space and Glam up Your Garden

*Collaborative Post

When the sun is shining everybody wants to hang out in the garden and enjoy a warm evening outside. You haven’t given your garden much love and attention for several years now, but you know it is time to create a lush outdoor garden space for summer. There are many ways you can approach a project like this, you just need to spend some time exploring your options. Whether you are hoping to make a huge impact with a new rooftop garden or make a small tweak by adding beautiful flowers, you can finally have the garden of your dreams this summer.

Continue reading “5 Hacks To Open up Your Outdoor Space and Glam up Your Garden”
Related Posts:
4 Essential Ways To Protect Your Family’s Financial Future
a piggy bank

*Collaborative post When you start a family, you may end up getting a bit of a shock financially. We always Read more

A Look at Why Distracted Driving is on the Rise in Wisconsin
a woman driving

Any activity that takes the driver’s focus away from driving is considered distracted driving. Distracted driving may be dangerous for Read more

Tips To Add Value To Your Home
architect walking towards a house

*Collaborative Post When you’re a homeowner, it’s a top priority to keep your home in as excellent condition as possible. Read more

Tips For Mothers Prone To Recurring Migraines
a woman holding her head with a migraine

Migraines can be debilitating, capable of derailing even the most meticulously planned day. This becomes even more challenging when one Read more

gardeners

How does your Garden grow? Gardening tips for a lush, outdoor space

*Collaborative Post

Maintaining a garden can be as easy, or as complicated as you choose to make it. Selecting the sort of flowers you want blooming in your garden, and the type of space you want to create right at the beginning of your gardening journey can determine how much time and effort you will commit to keeping your garden in tip-top condition. Whether you have a small garden, a yard, or an expanse of space, these gardening tips will certainly help.

Continue reading “How does your Garden grow? Gardening tips for a lush, outdoor space”
Related Posts:
What to Include in a Memorable Birthday Gift Box
gift box ideas

A birthday gift box can be a lovely way to show individuals that you care about them. A customized gift Read more

5 Common Skin Problems and How to Fix Them
acne on a ladies face

Your skin's condition reflects your overall health, impacting not just your appearance but also your confidence. While it can be Read more

Why There Needs to be More Awareness of Group B Strep
why there needs to be more awareness of group b strep

Group B Strep. It's one of those words I remembered hearing during my first pregnancy but it wasn't ever something Read more

Why All Moms Need a Hobby — Seriously
arts and crafts set

Raising your kids is one of your favorite parts of your life, but it isn’t always sunshine and roses. Parenting Read more

garden with wendy house

The Practical Gardener: Building A Backyard Suited To Modern Living

Our love of the garden has never changed, but pretty much every other aspect of our lives have seen dramatic evolutions. So, if you want to make the most of your backyard space, it’s imperative that it is designed with modern living in mind.

So, what are the best ways to bring practicality to your garden this summer? Let’s take a closer look.

Continue reading “The Practical Gardener: Building A Backyard Suited To Modern Living”
Related Posts:
Tips For Safely Moving Art When You Have Children
art work

*Collaborative Post If you have children you’ll know that children can make moving from place-to-place hard. When it comes to Read more

How To Wash Period Pants
period pants in washing machine

*Contains Affiliate Links Reusable period products have become really popular in recent years and as they are great for you, Read more

Kid’s Garden Ideas: How We Built The Perfect Toddler Garden
Jake's garden sign

As Spring is here we decided to come up with a kid's garden idea to keep our little guy busy Read more

#SmearForSmear – Why Are Women Risking Their Lives?
smear for smear campaign- women with smeared lipstick

Smear tests are back in the limelight again and not for a good reason. Those attending their 3 yearly test Read more

garden fence

Living in Peace: Tips For Making Your Garden More Secure

*Collaborative Post

Most of us have a fairly good understanding of what we need to do to keep our homes secure. Make sure we’re always keeping the front door locked, install a security alarm, and keep nothing on display that might inspire passersby to try their luck at breaking and entering, and job done, right? Perhaps not. Most burglaries don’t happen by chance; they’re targeting. And most don’t occur through the front of the house – criminal target the garden, which is often better hidden and laxer when it comes to security. To ensure you’re not targeting this way, we’ve put together a few useful tips that’ll up the security levels of your garden.

Continue reading “Living in Peace: Tips For Making Your Garden More Secure”
Related Posts:
Preschool – Dealing With Common Illnesses And Infections
preschool, dealing with common illnesses and infections

*Collaborative Post Your child's first day at preschool comes with all its own emotions. It can be overwhelming for both Read more

Poem: The Toughest Days
collage of child for poem

I don't often write poems so this blog is going to be a little bit different today. Writing can be Read more

How To Give More Eco-Friendly Gifts This Christmas
gifts wrapped in brown paper and string

*Affiliate Links Christmas can be such a wonderful time of year - time with family, laughter, celebrations, good food - Read more

6 Benefits of Online Counselling for Time Management
someone checking their watch

It’s hard to imagine, but there was a time, not too long ago, when the idea of seeking help from Read more

lawnmower and grass trimmer review

Review: VonHaus Lawnmower and Grass Trimmer from Domu

*Gifted Product

Gardening for me has become a hobby that I love and with each year that we live here, I am even more determined to perfect ours. Unfortunately, our gardening tools are starting to fail us and we’ve been living with a secondhand lawnmower that has the handle taped together in a desperate attempt to save it for a little longer and a grass trimmer that gave up the ghost years ago– leaving me to trim all the border edges with garden scissors… yep, its a tedious job but the perfectionist in me just cannot leave it!

Continue reading “Review: VonHaus Lawnmower and Grass Trimmer from Domu”
Related Posts:
Caring for a Family Member with Dementia
mum and daughter holding one another on a beach

Caring for a family member with dementia is a profound and challenging experience that requires patience, understanding and compassion. As Read more

KidZania Review
KidZania Review front of KidZania

*Ad I'd heard so many great things about KidZania in Westfield so we were over the moon when we were Read more

Why Regular Check-Ups at a Medical Centre Are Essential for Preventive Care
a doctor check-up

Health issues can be neglected in today's hectic society until they become too serious to ignore. However, this reactive approach Read more

Training for The Three Peaks – Month Two
training for the three peaks month two

So, here we are, two months down with two months to go until the BIG day - climbing the three Read more