Author: Lisa Hayden-Matthews

Have you ever stopped by some meadows just to appreciate and admire the colorful and beautiful wildflowers? Don’t you just wish you have your own garden filled with sweet-smelling and pretty flowers? The good news is you can recreate the eye-catching wildflower meadows you’ve always admired in your own garden. You also don’t have to…

Walking through the British countryside, you can graze past a rainbow of different blooms and herbs. Whether it’s the familiar Bluebell, the Spring-time Daffodil or something a little more exotic. A touch of Goat’s Beard, maybe?  And there’s often the occasions we don’t take the time to appreciate the native blooms of British wildlife enough….

The sweet pea (Lathyrus Odoratus) is a bloom that can’t be missed from the garden in the British Summertime (all 12 hours of it). There are over 110 variants of the sweet pea family and more are bred as hybrids all the time. Heck, by the time of reading, there are probably closer to 120…

Big and tall, short and stout, sharp and spikey or smooth and flowery: it’s the rather alien world of cacti succulents. And you won’t believe how many different types of cactus there are out there! With everyone staying indoors a lot more over the recent months for reasons we won’t be delving into here at…

If you’ve ever been relaxing in the long grassy fields on a hot Summer’s day, you’ve probably had the pleasure (or mis-pleasure) of hearing the chirping sounds of crickets and alike insects. Crickets are pretty much on every continent and are far more common than you think. Plus, every time you believe you hear a…

When faced with the task of growing a lush, green lawn, many of us might wonder whether we can use Miracle-Gro garden soil for grass. After all, this nutrient-enriched soil has worked wonders for our garden plants, so why not give it a go for our lawn, right? Well, hold onto your gardening gloves, folks,…

Can you mix potting soil with garden soil? This is a question many gardening enthusiasts and aspiring green thumbs ponder. As gardening experts ourselves, we’ll delve into this topic to shed some light on the do’s and don’ts of mixing these two types of soils. First and foremost, yes, you can mix potting soil with…

In recent years, the idea of having a backyard to relax in has most certainly increased in popularity. Many people enjoy venturing outside of an evening, sitting on their patio, perhaps lighting a fire pit, and enjoying the fresh air. There are many things you can add to your backyard safe haven to create a…

Wild birds are in high abundance all over the world. Aside from waking you up in the morning by singing and chirping, birds also play a massive part in ‘the circle of life’. They have great vision which allows them to spot any insects, rodents or other pests in your backyard.  After they have found…

Are you looking for ways to create a healthy, calming and rejuvenating environment in your baby’s nursery? Well, I’ve got just the thing for you – plants! They not only purify the air, but also bring a touch of nature to the room. But with so many options to choose from, it can be tough…