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Classic Cooking - 5 of the Best Traditional Charcoal BBQs
May 2, 2014| Posted in Barbecue Centre| 74
Whilst gas barbecues are becoming increasingly popular, there are still those barbecue purists out there who prefer a more traditional approach to their al-fresco cooking.
Looking after your garden pond - the importance of pumps and filters
February 12, 2014| Posted in Aquatics Area| 132
A garden pond can be a great addition to your garden “ a tranquil, calming and attractive focal point thats perfect for keeping fish in or providing a haven for local wildlife. However, without proper maintenance, your pond can quickly go from being a beautiful, relaxing place thats full of life, to an overgrown, murky and fetid swamp!
Quality Greenhouse Brands - 5 of the Best
February 4, 2014| Posted in Growers Corner| 54
A greenhouse is a big investment “ but theres simply no substitute if you want to get the most out of your garden. From all year growing and improving the yield of your vegetables, to protecting vulnerable plants and helping you to grow new varieties, a good greenhouse will provide you with many years of faithful service and pleasure.
The New Gardeners Toolkit - Essentials
January 21, 2014| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 55
When it comes to gardening, having the right tools for the job makes all the difference! With Spring just a couple of months away, were doing our winter preparation for the growing season ahead, and it got us thinking about all the tools we couldnt do without. In this short guide, youll find an overview of some of the essential tools that every gardener should own, along with a few tips on choosing the tools that are right for you.
5 New Year Gardening Resolutions for 2014
January 15, 2014| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 49
Whilst eating more healthily and cutting down on your drinking are all well and good, spare a thought for your garden this year, and why not try to follow some of our green-fingered resolutions for 2014 that will make a real difference.
Turning up the heat - keep warm this winter with a range of stoves and cabinet heaters
December 13, 2013| Posted in Product Reviews| 87
With predictions that winter 2013 could be one of the worst on record, its important to be prepared. At Keen Gardener, we stock a range of high quality wood burning stoves and portable gas heaters that are perfect for keeping you and your family warm, toasty and protected from the cold this year, whichever room you want to be in.
Nurturing garden wildlife - a beginners guide to bird boxes and nesting
December 3, 2013| Posted in Wildlife Area| 206
Bird boxes are a great addition to any garden, enabling your family to enjoy the sights and sounds of Britains wild birds through most of the year. They also make fantastic Christmas presents!
Garden gifts for Christmas 2013
November 20, 2013| Posted in Product Reviews| 46
Christmas is coming, and its time to start thinking about what youre going to buy for your garden-loving family and friends. It can be difficult to know what to buy some people, but thankfully, Keen Gardeners got a huge range of fantastic Christmas gardening gifts for the green-fingered loved ones in your life.
Winter warmers - protecting your plants from frost
November 6, 2013| Posted in Growers Corner| 47
Winter is here, and the frosty nights are now upon us, which can be bad news for the plants in your garden. Frost is the natural enemy of the gardener because it causes the water inside plant cells to freeze - damaging growth and killing your tender plants.
Autumn gardening - jobs you should be doing now
October 22, 2013| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 46
Whilst summer is definitely over, a gardeners work is never done - and there are plenty of things you could be doing right now to help prepare for next year. In this post, we take a look at some gardening jobs you can be doing throughout the Autumn months.