April marks National Gardening Month across the UK. Researchers at Essex University have demonstrated the benefits of gardening, with ‘reductions in stress and depression, increases in self-esteem, mood and wellbeing reported in children and adolescents, adults, and vulnerable and disadvantaged populations [1]’.
In response to this study, Mecca Bingo has revealed five plants that can...
Winter might be behind us, but coughs, sniffs and sneezes certainly aren’t! In fact, respiratory illnesses are incredibly common during the warmer spring months. It’s primarily down to the dramatic changes in the weather, coupled up with lower air quality - particularly indoors - which exposes us to more airborne contaminants. These include house dust mites, moulds, bacteria, viruses and...
Buying or selling property is often a stressful time, especially when you have to deal with unforeseen problems. As we head into summer, it is worth looking at your garden - turns out some plants can not only damage your property, but devalue it !
To help you better identify invasive plants before purchasing a new home, or to solve current issues in your garden, surveyor experts at...
Ahead of the start of Spring on March 20, there are lots of valuable hacks you can try to ensure your garden is ready for the new season!
Winter is drawing to a close, the weather is hopefully starting to warm up, and everything outdoors is anticipating the start of an exciting growth period through March and April.
The experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have identified...
The days are getting shorter and the temperature colder – winter is fast approaching.
Spending time taking care of your garden now will save you from the hassle in a few months, after all, they say summer gardens are made in the winter. Below are five top tips to help you prepare your garden for the winter.
Incorporating biophilic design into your home office is one of the best ways to help encourage wellbeing and stress reduction. Indoor plants essentially do the opposite of what we do when we breathe: release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. This freshens up the air and eliminates harmful toxins throughout your office space.
Why should you incorporate plants into your space?...
With the weather warming up and lockdown measures slowly easing, one thing that worries one in five Brits is hay fever.
Whatever your plans in the coming months, pollen outside and dust inside will be a growing issue for many. But there are things we can do to reduce the struggle at home!
Ivan Ivanov, spokesperson from End of Tenancy Cleaning London , has provided his top...
If you’re stuck for garden ideas, one way to spruce up your outdoor space while giving back to nature is by attracting wildlife. Not only will it help the plants and animals, but it will also give you a garden full of interesting species.
Don’t worry - you don’t need Noah’s ark or a Pied Piper to attract wildlife – here are some easy ways to nurture the natural world with your...
If you’re stuck for garden ideas, one way to spruce up your outdoor space while giving back to nature is by attracting wildlife. Not only will it help the plants and animals, but it will also give you a garden full of interesting species.
Don’t worry - you don’t need Noah’s ark or a Pied Piper to attract wildlife – here are some easy ways to nurture the natural world with your...
