by Emma | Jul 13, 2018 | Gardening, Latest Posts
Butterflies are beautiful creatures. Similar to bees, they are one of the few flying insects that gardeners would actually want to be present in their pollinator gardens. Some may argue that they feed and damage their host plants during their larval stage. However,...
by Emma | Jun 15, 2018 | Gardening, Latest Posts
A successful garden is one that can get an adequate supply of basic needs such as sunlight, water, air, nutrients, and soil. If your plants are not getting enough sunlight, you can transfer them to a sunnier spot. If watering is the issue, it’s either you get yourself...
by Emma | Jun 1, 2018 | Eco Friendly, Gardening, Latest Posts
Learn how to grow blueberries yourself in this growing guide. It’s not an exaggeration to say that summers wouldn’t be the same without blueberries. Eat them fresh or incorporate them into different mouth-watering recipes — there’s just so many ways that you can enjoy...
by Emma | May 14, 2018 | Gardening, Latest Posts
Succulents are increasing in popularity, but many are still unaware of these amazing plants. For those who don’t know what they are, succulents are plants that store water in their stems, leaves, and sometimes in their roots. Fleshy and thick leaves are the most...
by Emma | Apr 13, 2018 | Gardening, Latest Posts
Gardeners, old and new, know that one thing that plays a significant role in keeping plants healthy is fertile soil. There are some things that you can do to make your soil the perfect place for your plants, like composting. However, most people are not making their...
by Emma | Apr 6, 2018 | Gardening, Latest Posts
Does your lawn look famished after winter? Heavy foot traffic has led to compacted soil and bent clumps of grass all around your property. Likewise, the grass doesn’t look as lush and green as you’d hoped. Thankfully, you can improve your lawn if you know what to do....
by Emma | Mar 23, 2018 | Gardening, Latest Posts
Are you ready to transform and prepare your flower garden for the spring? Winter causes undeniable damage to the plants and you might just have some wild plants and weeds left in your flower beds. You need to prepare your flower garden efficiently if you want to enjoy...
by Emma | Mar 16, 2018 | Gardening, Latest Posts
Regardless of whether your house gets full sun, shade, or a combination of both, there are a number of stunning window box displays that you can create. Flower boxes are usually created based on sun exposure, but some people also make flower boxes based on the...
by Emma | Jan 24, 2018 | Gardening, Latest Posts
Owning a greenhouse, even a plastic pop up one, is a great help to gently forcing spring flowering bulbs. Forcing means to cause plants to come into growth earlier than they normally would. In the case of bulbs, this means you can have pots of flowers around the house...
by Emma | Jan 17, 2018 | Eco Friendly, Gardening, Latest Posts
Even if you don’t have a garden, you probably have an idea what ‘compost’ or ‘composting’ means. Basically, it’s the process of decomposition which organic matter undergoes resulting in humus or compost which is good fertiliser for plants. Compost is one of the main...
Hello, my name is Emma. I’m a happily married mother of two living in a beautiful home in the English countryside. 
