We talk a lot about how great gardening is for our mental and physical wellbeing. Being outdoors in the fresh air is a great for workout for everyone. Gardening allows you to destress and relax. And if you’ve found yourself sweating through your gardening hours don’t be alarmed. A hugely underrated form of exercise, we…
With May just around the corner, we have some jobs for you to be looking at getting stuck in with next month to get your garden looking great and ready for summer. So take a look at the 5 INGs you should be doing in May! Now we’ve had the last frost and you’ve had…
With a lot of our gardeners being volunteers we know that a lot of the gardening is done at the weekend. So, this is how you can garden efficiently over a short space of time to make the most of your garden. Slow it down Take your time! It might feel like you need to…
We’re well into spring, which means that a lot of our wonderful gardens will be starting to plant out vegetables that were sown in preparation in winter in greenhouses, sheds, and even their homes. Find out how to get the most successful crop and harvest this year with these tips for planting out. Choose your…
During lockdown, the rainbow became a symbol of hope and gratitude for the hard-working NHS. The nation displayed rainbows in windows and gardens, filling dreary days with a splash of colour. Now, we’re looking towards a brighter futures. Schools and communities are open once again. And there’s no better time to get growing with much-missed…
Weather in the early spring can be unpredictable for gardeners. From warm days to sudden frosty mornings, the weather forecast is so important. Remember that it is not unknown for their to be snow in April. And this type of weather event can take you by surprise. So, we want to help you take steps…
Cultivation Street founder David Domoney launches the 2021 campaign in a special Daily Express pull out edition. Read about the launch here, plus get David Domoney’s top seasonal spring gardening tips that will give your plots a real boost.
In order to be productive you need rest. And if you’re struggling to get your 40 winks at night, there are some natural solutions that can help. Plants can be used to help you drift off and get the rest you need. By not getting the rest you need, a bad night’s sleep can lead…
Sometimes when it comes to planning your garden, you stick to the plants you know and love – the ones you’ve grown for years. Of course, that’s a great way to maintain a gorgeous garden. If however you were looking to start afresh or incorporate something different to your garden, here are four unique looking…
That spring weather is well and truly here. One minute it’s hot and the next there is a chill in the air, then the wind and rain comes, so what do we do when faced with everchanging weather? After this week, the weather is due to perk up, so we want to help you recover…