Author Archives: foresteditor
Log Cabin FAQ’s
If you’re thinking of expanding your living space with a garden building; in addition to our Guide to buying a Summerhouse and Log Cabin and Log cabins explained video Forest have put together some handy Log Cabin FAQ’s to help you choose the perfect … Continue reading
Spring Has Sprung
Spring is the time when many of the beautiful spring flowering perennials begin to flower, and you start to see everything spring back to life in the garden. Now is the time to get back outside and do some serious … Continue reading
Storm Sense-Fixing your fencing
Fences provide practical privacy and shelter against the blustery weather, but can also bear the brunt of much of the bad weather, be it rain or high winds. It is essential that fences are in tip top condition to avoid … Continue reading
The Beginners’ Guide To Composting
Regular lashings of rich, nutritious compost really can transform your plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables from average to outstanding; and this is one case when home-made is definitely best. So no more excuses – why not start now ready for … Continue reading
Gardening Tips For October
Now autumn is definitely here, it’s time to get out in the garden before the winter sets in and prepare for the cold weather to come. Here are some ideas and tips on what you should be doing to get … Continue reading
Guide To Buying A Garden Shed
With Autumn just around the corner, now’s the time to think about tidying your garden up and making room for your tools, furniture and any plants that need protecting from the elements. So now is a great time to buy a … Continue reading
Creating A Container Herb Garden
A container herb garden could be a great choice if you haven’t got a garden or if you have limited space. Many herbs flourish really well in containers, and container herb gardens have the advantage that they can be positioned … Continue reading
Guide To Buying a Summerhouse Or Log Cabin
Garden summerhouses and log cabins come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and it’s sometimes hard to know where to start when choosing a new one. Here are some handy tips on everything you need to know about buying … Continue reading
Allotment Bob’s Expert Advice – Using a Cold Frame
My colleague-‘Allotment Bob’ has kindly offered to impart some advice on how to use a cold frame. Using a cold frame at this time of year is essential if you want to grow your own vegetables such as Tomatoes and … Continue reading
Grow Your Own
If, like me you’ve decided you want to start growing some of your own vegetables, you’ll be happy to know that you’re in good company-gardening is still the nation’s favourite pastime and a third of us are now trying to … Continue reading
