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• Different Types of Tree Diseases

  Properly caring for trees is an undertaking that requires a great deal of effort and preparation. It should begin before you pick out a tree and continue... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Winter Maintenance in 5 Simple Steps

  Winter is almost upon us. This means you should slowly prepare your house for the harsh weather, repairing anything that may be seen as a liability. Houses are... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• The Garden Where Every Plant Could Kill You

  

  The Poison Garden is locked away in the grounds of Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. It is home to around 100 plants that could end your life, or at the very... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Installing LED Lights in Your Indoor Garden: is It Worth the Investment?

  With winter drawing in, now might be a good time to start planting indoors. But is it worth investing in specialist lighting to compensate for the lack of... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Garden of the Week – Masoala Rainforest

  

  First opened in 2003, the Masoala Rainforest is an exhibit in Zürich Zoo where visitors can view tropical plants animals in a mini rainforest ecosystem. Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Six Benefits of Emergency Power Generators for Homes

  A power cut can range from an inconvenience to outright dangerous. If you live in a rural area with an unreliable electricity supply, investing in a backup... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• How to Make Your Office Eco-friendly

  With recent improvements in technology communications, many people are ditching the commute to the office and working from home instead. Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• How to Make a DIY Butterfly Garden

  

  Build your own butterfly garden with this simple video tutorial. This is a quick, easy and fun garden project that can be done in an afternoon, making it an... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Build a Bottle Bird Feeder – an Easy Guide for Kids

  

  Encourage birds to visit your garden with this super-simple DIY bird feeder. What you will need: An empty plastic bottle (approx. Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• The Retired Teacher Who Built a Scale Map of China on His Terrace

  

  A 75-year-old former teacher has spent a year creating a painstakingly accurate map of China on his garden terrace. Cai Mingxing needed a way to spend his... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• 5 Water-efficient Landscaping Ideas

  The design of your garden can have a big impact on the amount of water it uses. Our friends from Water Wise Grass are used to working in drought-prone areas, an... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• 8 Tips for Buying Organic Food on a Budget

  

  Switching to organic produce can be pretty expensive. Our latest infographic will show you how to eat healthy, sustainable food without breaking the bank. Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• The Woman Who Transformed Her New York Apartment into an Urban Garden

  

  Summer Rayne Oakes lives in an apartment in one of the busiest cities in the world — not exactly the most obvious place to grow a garden. Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Everything You Need to Know About Growing Orchids

  

  Orchids are a beautiful species of flower that were once very rare, but are now commonly available. In this week’s guest article, learn how to choose, grow and... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Garden of the Week – ACROS, Japan

  

  Asian Crossroads Over the Sea (ACROS) was designed to give the city of Fukuoka a much-needed new government building, without destroying one the city’s last... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• The Benefits of Building a Deck

  

  Timber decking is a popular, cost-effective and time-tested way to make your garden more useful practical, with millions of British homes already using them. Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• A Guide to Landscaping Your Garden

  Whether you have just moved into a house or have decided it is time to do something with the garden space of your home, landscaping is the way to go. Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Factors to Consider When Choosing Architectural Screens

  

  Architectural screens are a new trend that can give your garden a real sense of structure and give you a little extra privacy. Learn what to look out for with... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• How to Get Rid of Garden Pests

  You spend hours upon hours each week nurturing, loving, pruning, and adjusting your garden to make it flourish. It’s your pride and joy; the hub of your home an... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Tips for Turning Your Outdoors into a Gorgeous Alfresco Room

  Learn how to create a relaxing outdoor living room with these expert tips. When the weather outside is frightful, the smallest room in the world would do.... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL