Play in the DIRT! How To Keep The Kids Busy With Garden Activities This Summer
As the summer holidays stretch in front of us, you may be wondering: “How will you keep the kids occupied when they’re not in summer camps or on trips abroad?” The answer may be lying in your very own backyard! There are many ways you could recruit them as little helpers into the garden whilst […]
Outdoor Decor Ideas that will Make your Balcony a Mini Haven
We’ve got some handy little options to get you started if you have a small balcony in need of a makeover. Even the smallest urban balcony has the potential to be a tiny outdoor haven with the right paint and the ideal outdoor furniture! We also understand that balconies come in different shapes and sizes […]
10 ways to Give Your Garden a Budget-Friendly Glow-Up During Summer Party Season
Thinking of entertaining outside this summer? Does your garden need a makeover to accommodate all those summer party guests you’re thinking of? Need to do it without breaking the bank? Well now, we have some simple styling ideas that will give your garden the summer party glow-up it deserves. Glow Up Your Garden with Outdoor […]
8 Camping Quick Wins for your Irish Staycation
Camping has come a long way since we were in the scouts, and there are efficient ways (and products) to make it a more efficient, comfortable and hassle-free experience. Here are some quick wins. Inflatables Items for Camping Comfort & Easy Packing Pack an Air Pump Inflatable furniture is a clever camping solution. Make […]
Is Your Barbeque Summer-Ready? Key Steps to Prepare and Clean It
Have you already started dreaming of lazy balmy days out in the garden grilling steak and sizzling sausages on the family Barbeque? Do yourself a favor. Make it easy to pounce on those rare sunny weekends as they happen. Ensure your Barbeque is prepped, seasoned, cleaned and ready to go at a moment’s notice. […]
A Month by Month Checklist For Your Irish Front Garden, Backyard or Balcony – Summer Edition
Summer beckons as we launch into full strength growing season now in all our Irish gardens and allotments. Are you ready to do what it takes to make your Irish garden, balcony or urban backyard a welcoming oasis? Read on for a quick checklist for your garden this summer… May Start Sowing in […]
How To Give Your Outdoor Living Space a Garden Furniture Update
As the spring blossoms start to mature and the brighter evenings beckon, no doubt some of us will yearn for time in our outdoor living space and better garden furniture. Some of you may be building a transitory pergola space, covered verandah or conservatory space to bask in the new seasonal sunshine. Ultimately better looking […]
How to Clean your Patio in Time for the Summer
Wondering how you should be cleaning your much-neglected patio in time for all those summer parties you’re planning? Stop by for 5 minutes and pick up our handy checklist. You’re not alone! It’s that time of year when we’re all looking out wistfully into the back garden in the full glare of that glorious spring sunshine…and […]
Love Birdwatching? Make Your Garden a Bird-Friendly Space This Summer
Love nature? Love Birds? Love spending time in your garden? We’ll show you how to make your garden a bird-friendly haven in the summer months. Do you like bird watching? There are so many things you can do to turn your property, backyard, garden and grounds into the perfect bird destination for catching an eyeful […]
Essential Chores to help you say Goodbye to Summer & Hello to an Autumn-Ready Home and Garden
Now that we have left the summer behind and recovered from frantic Back to School season, it’s the perfect time for getting our home (and especially our gardens), ready for the colder months ahead. Use our helpful checklist of jobs and minor DIY maintenance tasks to help you through the seasons. With the kids in […]