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Properties of Timber
July 19, 2022| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 259
During this extreme heat we generally get more questions on timber movement so we thought we'd give you the lowdown direct from the manufacturer with their Timber document on what you can expect from your timber outdoor products and if you have any questions regarding your purchase please do not hesitate to get in touch with our customer service team.
Help protect your irrigation system against frost
November 1, 2021| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 486
With the arrival of autumn, the irrigation of the garden and plants can take a break, until next spring. Here are some tips to put the system to rest and help protect it from possible winter frosts and avoid unwanted leaks, at the beginning of the next season. In the meantime, Claber continues to develop our range: we are already preparing many new features for 2022.
Stylish Garden Storage – Palram Skylight Sheds
January 24, 2020| Posted in Product Reviews| 484
Every keen gardener worth their onions needs a shed!
At Keen Gardener, we’re shed specialists, stocking hundreds of sheds in all shapes and sizes, with something to suit every garden and gardener.
Once, timber sheds reigned supreme, but over the past decade, we’ve seen a massive increase in popularity in plastic sheds. Lightweight, easy to clean and weather resistant, they offer an excellent option that can last for decades.
In this post, we look at one of our favourite ranges from Palram – the Skylight.
Compact Greenhouses – Grow Your Own With Forest Garden
January 24, 2020| Posted in Growers Corner| 440
2020 is here, and despite the bleak, mid-winter weather – spring isn’t that far away.
For Keen Gardeners looking to protect tender plants or grow their own fruits and veggies, a greenhouse is a massive plus. As winter comes to an end, it’s a great way to get a head start on your planting, and to boost yields throughout the growing season.
In this post, we take a look at a couple of more compact, stylish greenhouses from UK manufacturer Forest Garden – space-efficient solutions that are perfect for those with smaller gardens.
Gas Greenhouse Heaters – Common Problems and How to Solve Them
October 21, 2019| Posted in Growers Corner| 2384
Are you having trouble with your gas greenhouse heater?
Greenhouse heaters are amazing – they’re the absolute best way to keep your greenhouse warm all year round. From keeping the frost away on cold winter nights, to protecting tender plants and extending the growing season, the right heater will help you make the most out of your greenhouse.
However, they can be troublesome!
At Keen Gardener, we get quite a few enquiries and questions surrounding the operation and setup of gas greenhouse heaters. Thankfully, the solution is usually straightforward!
In this guide, we cover some of the most common problems – and the easy fixes.*
Premier Treebrights – Lighting Your Home and Garden for Christmas 2019
October 21, 2019| Posted in Product Reviews| 499
Christmas 2019 is just around the corner – are you ready?
This year, understated is out. Christmas 2019 is about embracing the festive spirit, and transforming your home and garden into a vibrant winter wonderland.
At Keen Gardener, we’ve got everything you need to make it happen – from decorations and realistic artificial trees, to lighting.
In this post, we look at one of our favourite Christmas lighting products – Premier Treebrights .
Let there be light!
Winter Wonderland – Transform Your Garden With Acrylic Outdoor Christmas Decorations
October 1, 2019| Posted in Product Reviews| 391
Christmas is coming! Are you ready for the festivities?
Forget understated – Christmas 2019 is all about embracing the spirit of the season, and going all out with your decorations, inside and out!
This year, why not transform your garden with some amazing outdoor Christmas decorations – the best way to turn your festive home into a winter wonderland.
In this post, we’re looking at some of our favourite festive flourishes – these amazing acrylic Christmas decorations from Premier.
Every Garden Job Covered – The Wolf Multi-Change® Collection
October 1, 2019| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 255
Every Keen Gardener needs a good collection of quality garden tools.
The right tools make everything easier – whether you’re weeding, planting, pruning or looking after your lawn. Where to start? With so many different brands of garden tools on the market, it can be difficult to know what to go for – and if you’re not careful, it’s easy to end up with a shed full of tools you rarely use!
In this post, we explore one of our favourite collections – the Wolf Multi-Change. This versatile range of modular tools features interchangeable handles and heads to suit every job – it’s a high quality, space saving solution that’s ideal for any gardener.
Let There Be Light – With Ellumiere Low Voltage Garden Lighting
August 22, 2019| Posted in Alfresco Living| 394
How does your garden glow?
It’s easy to overlook, but garden lighting systems are one of the most effective ways of transforming your outside space. From adding texture and accentuating key features, to making it more practical for use long into the evenings – the right garden lighting system can massively enhance any garden.
At Keen Gardener, you’ll find a wide range of garden lighting systems – from decorative, standalone solar lights, to complete mains powered lighting systems.
We also supply a range of low voltage (12v) garden lighting - a safe, versatile alternative to mains lighting you can install yourself. In this post, we take a look at low voltage lighting, and explore one of our favourite ranges – Ellumiere.
Over the Hedge – Bosch Cordless Hedge Trimmers
August 22, 2019| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 506
How’s your hedge looking?
A good hedge trimmer is a keen gardener’s essential – great for keeping your hedgerows and bushes neat, tidy and under control.
When it comes to choosing a trimmer – the biggest question you have to ask yourself is whether to go petrol, electric or cordless. In 2019 we believe cordless provides a great option, with advances in battery technology meaning you really do get the best of both worlds - the power and portability of petrol, and the convenience of electric.
In this post, we take a look at the cordless range from Bosch, a selection of fantastic Li Ion cordless cutters that will take the hassle out of hedge maintenance!