Composting is not just for gardeners - it helps the environment too. Every year thousands of tonnes of kitchen and garden waste are thrown in the dustbin, which usually ends up in expensive, unsightly and environmentally damaging landfill sites. Up to 35% of household waste is organic and suitable for home composting. Read the rest of this entry »
July is one of the hottest and driest months of the year. For many, it’s the most favourable time of year and if we are to believe the hype about the weather this year, we are in for a scorcher! So, from a gardener’s perspective, it is important to make the most of the rain when it appears and prepare to recycle rainwater in the event of a hosepipe ban. Read the rest of this entry »
The battle between moles and gardeners is a long running one and likely to continue as long as moles and gardeners exist. Moles can spoil lawns and their runs can undermine plants in borders. They spend most of their life underground and a single family can occupy up to half an acre of land! Burrowing activity is at a peak in the spring while the parents find food for the new litter of baby moles. But what can be done to prevent them? There are a number of methods worth trying… Read the rest of this entry »
It’s true! Keengardener have selected some of the most popular garden lights and teamed 6 of them with a transformer and enough cable to create the perfect outdoor lighting for your garden. The savings on the RRP is already massive, but with the package you save over £20! Read the rest of this entry »
June is associated with extra light and warmth, which will encourage the garden to put on a burst of growth. However, prolonged warm spells will accelerate the rate at which soil dries out so new plants, especially, need watering regularly. The heat from the sun will warm greenhouses significantly so maximum ventilation will be needed. Roof vents are ideal for summer climates. Read the rest of this entry »
Our solar powered garden lights utilise the light of the sun to provide stored energy through the use of integral batteries by converting sunlight into electricity. Our manufacturers have adapted the use of solar panels to offer maximum power delivery and efficiency in the climates of Northern Europe, instead of just working to their best in the sunnier climates of the world. Read the rest of this entry »
If you spend any amount of time gardening, you will be aware of the strain on your back, but now Spear & Jackson have released their award-winning E-Series range of gardening tools, which includes a digging spade, digging fork, border spade, border fork and an edging knife. Read the rest of this entry »
In these quieter months, it is advisable to spend some time maintaining your garden tools. Remember tools do need looking after all year round and regular checks will keep you safe. Read the rest of this entry »
Avoid pruning during periods of hard frost as the newly-cut wounds are very susceptable to frost damage. If you did not prune and train your summer fruiting raspberries last year, you can still do it now. Old fruited canes should be cut to ground level and removed. New canes should be tied to supports in a well-spaced fashion. Read the rest of this entry »
At Keengardener, we have been reducing prices regularly to make sure our customers get the best deal around. In the current climate we understand the importance of making savings wherever possible and have a sale on a huge range of items from Pond Pumps, to Greenhouse Heaters. Read the rest of this entry »
