The Complete Guide to Creating a Cottage Garden
A cottage garden is one of the most loved garden styles in the UK, known for its romantic planting, abundance of flowers and relaxed, informal charm. Filled with fragrant blooms,...
Home inspiration
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The Garden Makeover Investments That Pay Off Year After Year
Having your own outdoor space is great all year round, but a garden makeover can feel overwhelming especially when you don’t know which areas are worth investing in. Before you...
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Think Beyond Burgers: 8 Surprising Foods You Can Cook on a BBQ this Summer
When most people think of barbecuing, they picture burgers, sausages and the occasional kebab. But modern barbecues are capable of so much more! From roasting whole chickens on a rotisserie...
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How to Create the Ultimate World Cup Garden Set Up
There’s nothing better than watching a huge summer match outdoors with friends and family, whether you are hosting every fixture or planning one big final viewing party, transforming your garden...
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6 Easy & Stunning Garden Pergola Ideas For This Summer
Pergolas can quickly become a real statement in any garden especially when they're decorated beautifully. With some added touches, it's easy to create a whole new look and feel to...
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The Ultimate Guide to Buying Garden Furniture
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Garden Furniture Creating a beautiful and functional outdoor space starts with choosing the right garden furniture. Whether you have a small balcony, a cosy patio...
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Maximise Your Small Garden: Design & Space-Saving Tips
Having a small garden doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style, functionality, or comfort. With clever planning, smart furniture choices, and a few creative tricks, you can transform even...
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How to keep colour continuous in Autumn
Although many of our favourite trees and flowers are now shedding their vibrant colours and our gardens are beginning to look bare, there are still plenty of ways that we...
Plants & Gardening Guides
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Soil Health: The Complete guide to healthier garden soil and and better plants
Healthy soil is the foundation of every thriving garden. Whether you’re growing colourful flower borders, productive vegetable patches or lush green lawn, the quality of your soil has a direct...
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Houseplant Care Guide: How to Keep Indoor Plants Thriving All Year Round
Indoor plants are one of the easiest ways to bring life, colour and calm into your home. But while they look effortless, healthy houseplants need the right balance of light,...
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Top Autumn Garden Jobs You Don't Want to Forget
Things don’t stop in the garden when Autumn comes around. In fact, it’s one of the most important periods as you get your outdoor space ready for the main growing...
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What Is Mulching? A Beginner's Guide to Mulch and Its Benefits
If you’ve ever wondered why some gardens seem healthier, need less watering and have fewer weeds, the answer is often surprisingly simple: Mulch. Mulching is one of the most effective...
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10 Chelsea Flower Show 2026 Trends Everyone is Talking About
Back again for another year of fabulous garden trends, incredible plants and a whole lot of outdoor inspiration, Chelsea Flower Show has everyone talking about this year’s must-have garden ideas. ...
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How to Fill a Raised Bed: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Raised bed gardening is one of the easiest ways to grow healthier vegetables, herbs and flowers at home. Whether you’re planning a kitchen garden, looking for vegetable bed ideas or...
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How to Keep Plants Watered While on Holiday (Indoor and Outdoor Plant Care Guide)
Leaving your plants behind shouldn’t mean coming home to dry soil and wilted leaves. With a bit of preparation and the right set up, it’s entirely possible to keep both...
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How to Care For Acers: The Easy Care Guide to Beautiful Japanese Maples
Acers, also known as maples, are beautiful trees that can add glorious colour throughout the year to any outdoor space. The great thing is, these trees vary greatly, so whether...
Christmas
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A Simple Guide to Buying and Installing Christmas Lights
No Christmas tree is complete without beautiful twinkling Christmas lights, but when it comes to finding the right lights and installing them correctly, it can feel a little overwhelming. Fear...
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Why choose Almondsbury's Christmas Trees?
It's that time of year again; you dash around desperately looking for that right Christmas tree to fit your home. But you don't need to panic - we have everything...
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Almondsbury guide Christmas lighting
As Christmas lighting experts, we know how much people love to decorate their homes at this time of year, but, also appreciate that there can be a bewildering array to...
