In the garden

When life gets uncertain we often look back to the golden days because nostalgia offers us positive feelings.  The themes of nostalgia and vintage have become some of the biggest trends in recent months – not only in the fashion world but also for interiors.   But vintage style doesn’t just work in your home – you can extend the look to your garden. With selective planting, time-worn furniture and some nostalgic touches it’s easy to create a beautiful old...

It doesn’t take a huge amount of effort to ensure wildlife can flourish in your garden, you just need to be aware of what creatures need to ensure you can enjoy the birds, butterflies and bees. In addition to growing pollinator friendly plants, encouraging birds with feeders and tempting other wildlife through log and leaf piles (so don’t tidy up too much), at the heart of any wildlife garden sits a pond or water feature. All animals need water and a small wildlife-friendly pond can...