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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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