Price Points: Gardening gloves with claws

Gardening gloves with claws

I can’t wait to get stuck into gardening again soon. The long, wet winter seems to have gone on forever!

I don’t know about you, but I go through outdoor gloves in a matter of months because I use them instead of a trowel or garden fork. Gaping holes appear in the fingertips, which renders them almost useless.

I’ve just discovered that you can get gardening gloves with claws. Yes, they look like props from a horror movie or leftovers from last year’s trick or treating costume – but they’re just what I need!

I’m immediately drawn to the (most expensive) purple ones because it’s my favourite colour. However, I think I’ll get a pair of the (mid-range) black ones. They’re waterproof and come up far further on the arms than the other two… and I’m known to dig some very deep holes!

  1. Practical green garden gloves with 4 claws: £6.92, Newchic
  2. Waterproof PVC garden gloves with plastic claws: £13.20, Feishdek-UK
  3. Garden gloves with claws both hands: £32.95, fruugo

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Garden gloves with claws both hands
Garden gloves with claws both hands
£32.95
Waterproof PVC garden gloves with plastic claws
Waterproof PVC garden gloves with plastic claws
£13.20
Practical green garden gloves with 4 claws
Practical green garden gloves with 4 claws
£6.92
Garden gloves with claws both hands
Garden gloves with claws both hands
£32.95
Waterproof PVC garden gloves with plastic claws
Waterproof PVC garden gloves with plastic claws
£13.20
Practical green garden gloves with 4 claws
Practical green garden gloves with 4 claws
£6.92
Garden gloves with claws both hands
Garden gloves with claws both hands
£32.95
Waterproof PVC garden gloves with plastic claws
Waterproof PVC garden gloves with plastic claws
£13.20
Practical green garden gloves with 4 claws
Practical green garden gloves with 4 claws
£6.92
Garden gloves with claws both hands
Garden gloves with claws both hands
£32.95
Waterproof PVC garden gloves with plastic claws
Waterproof PVC garden gloves with plastic claws
£13.20
Practical green garden gloves with 4 claws
Practical green garden gloves with 4 claws
£6.92
Garden gloves with claws both hands
Garden gloves with claws both hands
£32.95
Waterproof PVC garden gloves with plastic claws
Waterproof PVC garden gloves with plastic claws
£13.20
Practical green garden gloves with 4 claws
Practical green garden gloves with 4 claws
£6.92

How to take your vegetable patch to the next level

How to take your vegetable patch to the next level

If you love gardening and you’re looking for a great way to eat fresh and healthy foods, you may already have created your very own vegetable patch.

No matter what vegetables you enjoy eating, your vegetable patch enables you to grow them from the comfort of your own home. It’s an exciting and adventurous way to eat nutrient-rich foods.

Your vegetable patch will also save you money buying groceries and it’s amazing for the environment as it completely cuts out any transportation pollution.

You may have already had a vegetable patch for years. You may have established your daily gardening routine to grow delicious and nutritious vegetables.

But if you’ve been wanting to give your veg patch a new lease of life, what can you do? How can you modernise your vegetable patch?

Here are some great ways in which you can transform your vegetable patch to give it a new lease of life.

Raised bed of chard plants

Buy some new planters

Of course, the stars of the show in any vegetable patch are the vegetables themselves. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to the pots and planters that you use.

If you’ve had the same planters for years, it might be time to switch things up! Your planters add the gorgeous finishing touches that elevate your garden patch to a brand-new level.

Buy some brand new PureModern’s trough planters and use them to grow your smaller vegetables. Whatever style or colour you enjoy, you can find lots of high-quality options that will look great in your garden.

Wooden trug of colourful vegetables

Grow different coloured vegetables

Your vegetable patch is there to grow the vegetables that you enjoy eating. But, wherever possible, try to find a variety of vegetables of all different colours.

Planting a rainbow of vegetables will make your vegetable patch look vibrant and full of life when the plants are in bloom.

Try growing tomatoes, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli and potatoes. All of these different colours will complement each other perfectly!

Different colours usually correlate to different amounts of each micro-nutrient. Therefore, growing and eating lots of different veggies can boost your health and well-being.

Planting vegetable seedlings

Give your plants room to grow

Nothing looks worse than a cluttered vegetable patch! Even if you’re working with a small amount of space, it’s important to give your vegetable room to grow properly.

Leaving enough room for proper growth not only makes your garden look more inviting and visually pleasing but it will also ensure you get maximum yield from your vegetables. More room to grow means larger vegetables and more fresh food for you and your family.

When planting your seeds, think about the amount of space the vegetables are going to need when they germinate. You’ll need to spread the seeds of larger vegetables across a larger surface area for obvious reasons.

A popular method of planting flowers and seeds is the Triangle Method. As the name suggests, this involves planting in triangular shapes. The Triangle Method is thought to be the most space-efficient way for you plants to grow optimally.

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Price Points: Push lawn mowers

Push lawn mowers

Although our garden extends to ⅓ of an acre, very, very little of it is given over to lawn. We’ve created a tiny grassed space to the front of the house and have allowed the micro-orchard to grow over with wild flowers.

Last year, I ‘mowed’ the grass with garden shears… a big job, even in such a small space. One of these push lawn mowers would save so much time and effort. I’ve never fancied getting an electric or petrol mower; too dirty, too noisy and, as they say, a bit of a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

I’d love the vintage Suffolk Viceroy pictured above (#2) but, like all the other ones listed on eBay, it’s buyer to collect. The closest vintage manual mower to where we live is 70 miles away.

The expensive option, the American Lawn Mower (#3), is simply too much money to spend for a tool that I’ll only use once… or maybe twice each year.

The cheapest option, in this case, is probably the most suitable in our circumstances. It’s compact, so it will take up very little room when stored in our garden shed. It has a useful net grass collector which would make the job of taking the cuttings to the compost heap a doddle.

  1. Hand-propelled lawnmower: £41.00, B&Q
  2. Vintage Suffolk Viceroy push along cylinder mower: £95.00 ONO, eBay
  3. American Lawn Mower 18-Inch 5-blade reel lawn mower: £369.82 Amazon

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American Lawn Mower 18-Inch 5-blade reel lawn mower
American Lawn Mower 18-Inch 5-blade reel lawn mower
£369.82
Vintage Suffolk viceroy push along cylinder mower
Vintage Suffolk viceroy push along cylinder mower
£95.00 ONO
Hand-propelled lawnmower
Hand-propelled lawnmower
£41.00
American Lawn Mower 18-Inch 5-blade reel lawn mower
American Lawn Mower 18-Inch 5-blade reel lawn mower
£369.82
Vintage Suffolk viceroy push along cylinder mower
Vintage Suffolk viceroy push along cylinder mower
£95.00 ONO
Hand-propelled lawnmower
Hand-propelled lawnmower
£41.00
American Lawn Mower 18-Inch 5-blade reel lawn mower
American Lawn Mower 18-Inch 5-blade reel lawn mower
£369.82
Vintage Suffolk viceroy push along cylinder mower
Vintage Suffolk viceroy push along cylinder mower
£95.00 ONO
Hand-propelled lawnmower
Hand-propelled lawnmower
£41.00
American Lawn Mower 18-Inch 5-blade reel lawn mower
American Lawn Mower 18-Inch 5-blade reel lawn mower
£369.82
Vintage Suffolk viceroy push along cylinder mower
Vintage Suffolk viceroy push along cylinder mower
£95.00 ONO
Hand-propelled lawnmower
Hand-propelled lawnmower
£41.00
American Lawn Mower 18-Inch 5-blade reel lawn mower
American Lawn Mower 18-Inch 5-blade reel lawn mower
£369.82
Vintage Suffolk viceroy push along cylinder mower
Vintage Suffolk viceroy push along cylinder mower
£95.00 ONO
Hand-propelled lawnmower
Hand-propelled lawnmower
£41.00

Tips for improving your backyard

Tips for improving your backyard

Your backyard is one of the areas of your property that you don’t want to overlook. It’s an excellent space to enjoy when the weather is good or when you have guests over that you want to entertain.

There are a few useful tips that will help you when remodeling backyard areas to make it look better and be more usable. You’ll love it so much when it’s done that you won’t want to come back indoors and will be wondering why you didn’t start this project sooner! Have fun with it and make sure you take your time and do it right so it’s impressive and beautiful when it’s completed.

Create a hangout space

One tip for improving your backyard is to create a hangout space and perhaps a designated spot to grill and eat. Now is a good time to replace or install a new patio or deck. It’ll be perfect in the summertime hangout area for enjoying the sunshine and having an al fresco meal. Ensure easy access in and out, especially if you’re carrying trays or plates, by making your sliding door automatic. This way, it’ll be easy for you and visitors to pop in and out of the house as and when needed. Also, have comfortable and durable furniture for sitting and eating and think about including a fire pit or brazier for when night-time rolls around.

Grow an edible garden

Another tip for improving your backyard is to grow an edible garden. You’ll enjoy taking care of it and will love being able to use fresh herbs and vegetables for cooking. Consider making it a relaxing spot you can go and spend time by creating water features like a pond nearby and having a sitting bench in the area. Tending to a veg garden is a healthy hobby to have and will make you feel proud when you can see and experience the benefits of all your hard work.

Focus on your landscaping

Improve your backyard by focusing time and energy on enhancing your landscaping. Plant trees, colourful, scented flowers and have a vertical living wall you can add some height to you garden. Consider laying stone or gravel paths that will provide a ‘journey’ around the space. Prune, water , mulch and fertilise your trees and plants as needed and opt for a perennial ground cover that’s easy to care for and looks beautiful year after year. The right landscaping choices and a well-maintained backyard will make all the difference in the appearance of your outdoor area.

Make it relaxing & fun

Make your backyard relaxing and fun as a way to improve the look and feel. For instance, you can install a swimming pool, add some loungers and hang outdoor lights that you can switch on when the evening rolls around. Add colourful cushions to your outdoor furniture and lay an area rug on your patio. If you have kids, you may want to think about creating a separate play area for them – perhaps constructing a sandbox for their enjoyment. Also, hang a swing or hammock that you can relax and read a book in when the weather is pleasant.

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