Autumn is approaching and before long, the nights will be getting darker and we’ll be getting ready to light the bonfire. But spare a thought for the wildlife that seek a safe haven in your garden, especially hedgehogs. Hedgehogs are busy preparing to hibernate at this time of year, so it helps if you can […]
When you’re jetting off abroad, it can be easy to forget about your carbon footprint as your thoughts turn to warm evenings and a cocktail or two. But if you’re not jetting off to sunnier climes, don’t worry because there are plenty of eco-friendly places you can visit here in the UK. Here’s our guide […]
If you’re a keen gardener, you want the best looking, most vibrant and fragrant plants in your garden, not something poisonous, smelly, or just downright scary. Here’s our guide to some of the most dangerous plants on earth that you definitely don’t want in your flower bed! Skunk Cabbage As you might guess by the […]
If you love gardening, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s not only great for your physical and mental health, it’s pretty good for the environment too. This is because plants help purify the air, and so the trees, shrubs, vegetable crops, flowers, and herbs in your garden actually help reduce pollution. Plants release oxygen […]
Ah, the barbecue. The preserve of the meat lover. What is it about grilling meat on an open flame that makes it so delicious? The smell, the juices, the smoky flavour? Okay, now I’m hungry! But as you’ve probably figured out, burning fuel to cook your delicious food and releasing a lot of smoke into […]
The trees that surround us every day, in our woodlands and forests are under threat from climate change, land development, pollution, population growth and from tree diseases and pests. If we don’t act to protect them now, it’s bad news for the planet, and for us. The biggest threats to trees Pests and diseases Pests […]
If you love your garden, the chances are that you’ll love seeing the birds and other wildlife helping it to thrive. Why not help them too? In this article we’re going to show you how you to make a bird box, but first, here are some tips on how you can attract more birds into […]
Just when we thought spring was on its way, winter has reared its ugly head again. As the UK braces itself against snow and ice, spare a thought for the wildlife, especially birds, that have to survive in severe weather conditions. In the winter, it’s a lot harder for them to find food for energy and […]
Council wheelie bins are sometimes a tricky one, can I put this in? Can I put that in? It can feel like a bit of a waste disposal minefield that can seem tricky to get right. Fortunately, providing you do manage to sort your waste into the right bin, the council will take away nearly […]
Having an eco-friendly home doesn’t have to be expensive. You might think you have to build one from scratch out of recycled timber and glass like something on Grand Designs, but the truth is, just making a few small tweaks to how you live can really reduce your carbon footprint and save you money. Here’s […]
If you’re a keen gardener, you’ll know that one of the perks of having your own green space is that you get to watch all the different wildlife come and go. And if you’re fascinated by birds, why not take part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch? It takes place from Saturday 27 January to […]
We’re almost at the end of January, and if you’re anything like us, you’ll be longing for the arrival of the lighter nights, and if you’re a gardener or walker, the first sure signs that spring is on its way. You might look outside and see bare tree branches and dead leaves on the lawn, […]
Our range of high quality wheelie bin storage units are not only functional and a good-looking addition to your garden, they are environmentally friendly too. All the timber we use is sourced from FSC certified forests. The need to protect our trees You may think we live in a green and pleasant land, but only […]
While browsing our selection of storage sheds, you might be thinking about what you want from a wheelie bin store, rather than about the product itself. They look nice, and they do their job, but have you thought about the raw materials that are used to make them? Here’s everything you need to know about […]
Recycling vs Upcycling You dutifully sort out your recycling each week and put it in your wheelie bin, but is recycling really the best thing you can do for the environment, and the best way to save space in your wheelie bins? Recycling Recycling is a process of turning waste into a reusable material or […]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you’ve probably heard about the need for more recycling and less just throwing away of waste. But with the consequences being so far removed from our everyday lives, it can be easy to wonder whether recycling will actually make any difference in the […]
Waste is a huge problem worldwide, with more and more space being taken up by landfill which could be used for better purposes. It can be easy to get into a rut of just throwing everything away, especially in the UK as we now lead such busy lives and buy so much packaged food, so […]
