Hildreth’s Hardware for all your DIY essentials
Discover Hildreth’s Hardware for DIY supplies, household essentials, paint, tools, BBQ gas, pet products and more! Plus expert advice from our friendly team.
How to save your lawn after a heatwave!
Has the recent UK heatwave left your lawn looking brown and dry? Discover how to revive scorched grass, when to water, whether to mow and the best ways to help your lawn recover.
How to identify poison hemlock in your garden
Poison hemlock is making headlines this summer. Learn how to identify this toxic plant, where it grows, how to tell it apart from similar species and what to do if you find it in your garden.
Some of the best picnic spots near Great Missenden
Whether you’re planning a lazy Sunday lunch, meeting friends outdoors or looking for somewhere to let the kids run around, we’re lucky to have some fantastic picnic spots nearby.
How often should you brush your dog?
Wondering how often you should brush your dog? Discover grooming advice for every coat type and the common problems caused by poor grooming.
How to grow Nicotiana for beautiful summer displays
Discover why these elegant, scented flowers are perfect for borders, containers and evening gardens.
How to grow ‘Hot Lips’: The raspberry-scented salvia
Discover how to grow Salvia ‘Hot Lips’, a long-flowering favourite with beautiful blooms, pollinator appeal and leaves that smell surprisingly like raspberries.
How to grow sunflowers in the UK
There are some flowers that seem to capture the feeling of summer better than any other, and sunflowers are right at the top of the list. Perhaps it’s their cheerful faces that follow the sun across the sky, or the way they tower above us in late summer. Maybe it’s because they appeal to everyone, […]
Seeing more ladybirds than usual? Here’s why
Discover why ladybird numbers are booming this summer and how these natural pest controllers help keep UK gardens healthy.
Growing azaleas: Everything you need to know
If you’ve ever stopped in your tracks in April or May because of a shrub covered in bright pink, red or white flowers, there’s a good chance it was an azalea.