Are Fire Pits Bad for the Environment?
As summer approaches, most people are enjoying spending more time outdoors. While many of us dream of an alfresco dinner, we are often let down by good old British weather. A run of warm weather can quickly be replaced by…
How to Save Water for your Garden in the Summer
We are now entering another Summer, and if this year is anything like last year it’s set to be a scorcher! With those sunny and hot days to come, water then becomes an even more precious commodity, especially if we…
25 Easy Ways To Help Save The Planet
Stop buying bottled water. Get a reusable one like this instead. Turn off your lights when you’re not in the room. Get a water butt to collect rainwater for all your gardening – it’s actually better for your plants too.…
Edible Flower Gardens: A Beginners Guide
The way we eat has been changing a lot lately. We’re more concious than ever of what we put into our food, how we consider our diets, and the affect that we have on the wider environment. One thing we…
Eco-Homes: What Are They and How Do They Work?
What is an eco-home or eco-friendly house? “Eco-friendly” is a bit of a catch-all term for anything that tries to have a low environmental impact. Likewise, an “eco-house” is a dwelling that tries to use as little energy as possible,…
The 10 Best Eco-Friendly Buys on Amazon UK This Summer
1. Bamboo Towels Replace your paper towels and your cleaning cloths with these eco-friendly, money-saving bamboo sheets! Made from a certified organic source, each sheet is washable and reusable. 2. Food Huggers Food huggers can also be used to reseal…
Summer Energy Saving
The Green Room: What happens when you put two energy experts in a room and ask them their top tips for energy saving this summer? The weather is hotting up and so are we as we ask what are…
Green Gardening Tips for Spring
Plant With Consideration Soak the roots before planting, ensure that the hole is bigger than the root ball, and remember that plants like shrubs need a lot of breathing room to grow properly. Always be gentle with new plants, especially…
5 Best Composters For Summer 2019
Best Kitchen Compost Bin £18.99 While some of us are still using the little green box given to us by the local council for our food waste, this little number can upgrade your kitchen…
5 Easy Hacks to Save Money and Energy in Your Garden
1. Use Water Butts Water butts collect free, natural rainwater from your roof and guttering system to utilise in a host of ways. Channelling and storing rainfall is a great way to make the most of your environment, save on…