Gardening
Houseplants – Bringing Nature Indoors
Nowadays, outdoor space is becoming premium with more and more people living in flats and in cities. Therefore, we want to dedicate a post to houseplants and décor.
Beneficial Weeds. From the Soil to the Plate
Weeds have existed for a very, very long time. And while, yes, this probably means that they will always come back to haunt us, it also means that human beings have lived with them for hundreds of years; to the extent that some weeds actually have a use. We have put together some beneficial weeds that have been used time and time again.
Ponds for Small Spaces
With the increasing awareness on wildlife, many gardening experts are stressing the importance of having water in our gardens, and they have a very valid reason to do so. If you fancy getting stuck in with a project, keep reading!
The Benefits of Companion Planting
As soon as you make the decision to grow your own veg, you will most likely start receiving all sorts of advice from people who have trialled and tested countless techniques. What many people agree on is companion planting. Keep reading for some tips on how to get the most out of your crops.
A History of Allotments. The Grow-Your-Own Revolution
Allotments have also seen a surge in popularity in recent years. In light of National Allotment Week, Preloved wants to look back at how it all began, and to continue to encourage people to grow their own.
How to Attract Bees to Your Garden
It is a common misconception that by having “flowers” one will automatically attract the right kind of insects to one’s garden. Different insects require different types of flower to survive. Keep on reading to discover which flowers are suitable to cater to bees.
How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
In recent years experts have seen a decline in numbers of butterflies and moths, so here at Preloved we want to educate our readers on what plants are ideal to help out these fluttery insects.
Inspiration: Bug Hotel
We need insects in our lives in order to maintain the ecosystem and bug hotels have come to be part of the garden aesthetic, so we have put together some DIY hotels you can make yourself!
Big Butterfly Count 2016
Launched in 2010, the Big Butterfly Count has rapidly become the wold’s biggest survey of butterflies. Read on to find out more about this year’s Big Butterfly Count!
National Meadows Day
National Meadows Day takes place every year on the first Saturday of July. Read on to find out what it’s all about!