Tag: Gardening

Summer’s here and despite the rain some of us made the best of it by throwing the odd barbeque or two. Except some of them didn’t quite go according to plan.

As British Summer Time begins and garden crime goes up, we look at the steps you can take to protect your outside space.

Half of us admit forgetting to lock the shed according to M&S Money, and with garden thefts increasing by 60 per cent over the summer we’re handing out open invitations to opportunist thieves.

Follow our top tips to get your house looking great with the minimum of effort.

Now that the World Cup is drawing to a close, what are this summer’s new top 10 household, money and travel priorities?

There are many advantages to creating your own compost heap. Gone are the days of buying expensive bags of compost from the garden centre. Kitchen leftovers and lawn cuttings can easily be transformed into a fantastic soil enricher.

For many people, their garden is the biggest ‘space’ in the home – and one that’s ripe for investment. There's been a host of garden makeover shows offering grand and sometimes downright crazy ideas, so what's the best way to get a patch that adds value to your property?

We investigate the need to ensure that sheds, garages and other outdoor buildings are adequately insured and secured