by Birdweb | May 17, 2022 | Blog
A Swift Arrival One of the signals of summer that nature affords me every year is the arrival of Swifts after their admirable migration efforts from their winter holidays in Africa. They arrive in late Spring, exhausted and in need of a little recovery before they...
by Birdweb | May 10, 2022 | Blog
No Mow May If you’re a gardener you’ve probably seen or heard of No Mow May. The organisation Plantlife promotes the scheme, which encourages gardeners or any lawn-custodians such as local councils, to put the mower in the shed for the whole month. This is to help the...
by Birdweb | Apr 20, 2022 | Blog, Design Studio, Garden Design, Garden Insiration, Garden Maintenance, Uncategorized
Stress Free in Worcestershire April is Stress Awareness Month. Being outdoors is one of the most commonly suggested ways of alleviating stress; and for a very good reason – it works! Whether that be going for a walk in nature, growing your own food, or simply...
by Birdweb | Mar 29, 2022 | Blog, Design Studio, Garden Design, Garden Insiration, Garden Maintenance, Uncategorized
I’m about to talk dirty to you.Sorry – it’s probably not what you think.I’m talking compost. At this time of year, if you’ve got a raised bed in your garden for growing vegetables, chances are you follow a “no dig” method of gardening, in which case it’s time...
by Birdweb | Mar 3, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
How to use your garden to ease mental stress during difficult times. It feels rather banal to be talking about gardening while there is so much unrest and fear in the world. However, our gardens can be a source of great comfort in times such as these, as a reminder of...
by Birdweb | Mar 1, 2022 | Blog
Working with Water – How to incorporate water in your garden design. There are few sounds more peaceful than the sound of water, and when planning your garden, it is likely that you’ll want to consider ways of including water in your design. There are various...
