How to keep pet chinchillas healthy and happy Chinchillas are alert, inquisitive and active little animals that make great pets for older children and adults. Children should always be supervised when handling chinchillas. Click here to read our full guide to caring for your Chinchilla

How to keep pet chickens healthy and happy Keeping chickens can be really fun and rewarding but it is a big responsibility as they will be totally reliant on you to provide them with all of their needs and to keep them safe. Click here to read our full guide to caring for your Chickens

How to keep pet canaries healthy and happy Canaries are gentle, lively birds that come in many shapes, sizes and vibrant colours. The male birds are known for their beautiful singing. Click here to read our full guide to caring for your Canary

How to keep pet budgies healthy and happy The friendly budgerigar (or budgies as they are mostly known), make excellent pets that are hardy, easily cared for and full of character. They are also easy to tame and can be taught to talk and whistle. Click here to read our full guide to caring for your Budgerigar

How to keep pet Bengalese finches healthy and happy Bengalese finches are one of the most charming and interesting birds to keep as a pet and are easy to care for. There are many colour variations to choose from although you won’t see Bengalese finches in the wild, they are solely bred in captivity. Click here to read our full...

How to keep your pet bearded dragons healthy and happy. Bearded dragons are very rewarding pets and make an ideal first pet reptile. If you take good care of him he can live for up to 10 years. Even though bearded dragons are very calm, they are more suited to older children and adults because they are delicate and handling...

Growing plants from seed is one of the first memories that many people have from gardening. Sowing mustard or cress onto wet kitchen towels and watching them on the window sill each day as the seed swells and germinates is a great way to get children involved - especially as the end result can be eaten! Many plants, from colourful...

Depending on size and variety, most Christmas trees will have been lovingly nurtured for over 5-10 years before being sold, so they deserve to continue being as well looked after. Here we explore some top tips to keep your Christmas tree looking beautiful throughout the festive season. When you first bring your cut tree home (before bringing inside), cut 3cm...

At Christmas time, we all fall into one of two camps...real or artificial tree? If you're a supporter of the traditional real tree you're in the right place! Buying a real Christmas tree often marks the start of the season and choosing from the types of trees available is an adventure all in itself. So how do you choose a...

One of the biggest benefits of gardening is seeing the fruits of your labour and it’s important to get the most from your garden by creating something you can take pride in. One of the easiest ways to maintain a garden you can enjoy is to ensure that you care for it properly - and this begins with preparation and...

Each and every garden consists of a mixture of different micro-environments. No two gardens offer exactly the same conditions, and this is one of the reasons why gardening is such an exciting hobby. The soil is the starting point for successful gardening. The old saying ‘The secret lies in the soil’ couldn’t be more right! Your soil type is fundamental...

Spring is the best time of year to take cuttings from perennials such as Phlox, Sedum, Cat Mint and Aster which will flower later in the summer and early autumn. Giving these plants the ‘Chelsea Chop’ trim in May provides you with plenty of softwood material for cuttings so that you can use to replace old plants easily or simply...