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Make Your Own Upcycled Pallet Planter

Monday, 27 January 2014

Upcycling is all the rage just now. Not only does it help save money, it can turn something old and unwanted into something new and unique. We love a bit…Read More

A lovely visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh in 2013

Vialii Review of 2013

Tuesday, 21 January 2014

Happy new year to all our lovely readers. As we move forward into 2014, we take a moment to have a review of 2013 and some of the highlights for…Read More

There you have it, your completed caterpillar!

Make Your Own Hairy Caterpillar

Monday, 20 January 2014

Hi everyone, you know me well enough by now to know what I love being outdoors in the garden as much as possible. Indeed, it’s my new year’s resolution. However…Read More

Keep active and learn new things in the garden

Lulu’s 2014 Resolutions…

Wednesday, 08 January 2014

Happy new year to all my lovely readers. It’s the time of year when we say farewell to 2013 and are making our resolutions for the year ahead and this…Read More

Gardens can still be interesting in winter

Vialii’s Top 10 Plants For A Winter Border

Wednesday, 18 December 2013

Winter is definitely here but as we explained in our recent blog “Winter Wonderland” it doesn’t mean that your garden should look any less attractive. Different plants look great in…Read More

Up the apples and pears…

Tuesday, 17 December 2013

‘Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la la la la la! But did you know that it’s also the season to prune apple and pear trees?…Read More

After: a relaxing garden in Edinburgh

Transformers – Gardens in Disguise! Part 3

Monday, 16 December 2013

You loved Part 1 of our Before & Afters feature. And you adored Part 2 of our garden make-overs. So we are back with the third installment in our ever popular feature on our…Read More

Hedging can be anywhere in your garden, not just the boundary

Going Native (Hedge)…

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Hey, Lulu here again! Have you met my parents? M&D are very clever garden designers and they can suggest all sorts of suitable boundaries in your garden – many clients…Read More

The finished 3D hands hedgehog

Wild Child!

Wednesday, 04 December 2013

Sometimes M&D say I am a wild child – I think they mean that as a compliment 😉 Wildlife are wonderful creatures and we are always looking for ways to…Read More

Feature fences and sculpture can provide important focal points in winter

Winter Wonderland

Tuesday, 03 December 2013

There’s no denying it, winter is just round the corner. The frosty mornings, the winter woollies and the sound of Wizzard emanating from every shopping centre and radio station heralds…Read More

Pleached trees can be a wonderful feature in a garden

Tree-mendous

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Hi everyone. Did you know that this week is National Tree Week? Well, now you do! I like trees A LOT and they do lots of good in our gardens.…Read More

The Boom Ball Chairs. From around £135

Christmas Gifts for Gardeners 2013

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

It’s that time of year again when our thoughts turn to Christmas and what to buy our loved ones. Is it just us or does it get harder every year…Read More

Daddy and I with a real Christmas tree

Fir Trade!

Monday, 18 November 2013

I am soooo excited. You may have noticed Santa is busy getting ready for Christmas and is making lots of appearances at garden centres, shopping centres and even on trains!…Read More

The Kelpies

Hurrah for The Helix!

Monday, 11 November 2013

If you are a regular reader you will know that I like to take M&D out on visits to gardens and outdoor attractions. This weekend we visited The Helix which…Read More

Make your own glitter leaf tree

Leaf It To Me!

Thursday, 07 November 2013

Autumn’s here hurrah! I love Autumn as I get to put on my cosy coat and winter boots and kick around all the leaves in the garden! There are lots…Read More

How did that light get in there?!

Peek-a-BOO!

Monday, 28 October 2013

Q:What’s a vampire’s favourite fruit? A: A nec(k)tarine! Hee hee! In case you haven’t noticed it’s Hallowe’en this week, a time for ghouls and ghosts and of course, my favourite,…Read More

Stick your layers together

A (Light) Bulb Moment – Planting Spring Bulbs

Monday, 21 October 2013

Now is the perfect time of year to get outdoors, plant some bulbs and then sit back and wait for a Spring Spectacle! Here are my top tips for planting…Read More

I'm off snail hunting

Save The Snail!

Monday, 14 October 2013

Most gardener’s don’t like snails but I have a confession to make. I, Lulu Ann Burt love them! There, I said it! ‘Nails (as I call them) are funny creatures…Read More

Ruby demands an alfresco lunch!

Funny Pets In The Garden – Part 2

Monday, 07 October 2013

You all loved my first blog on the funny pets we have come across in gardens. So by popular demand I have written a second blog on this very cute…Read More

I just need to give our home grown tomatoes a bit of a taste test first!

Top Tips for Tasty Tomatoes

Monday, 30 September 2013

It’s the time of year when many of us gardeners are eagerly watching our tomato plants and hoping to see them ripen and give us a bumper crop. I was…Read More

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