Garden Maintenance (UK)

This archive brings together practical, experience-led articles from The Backyard Farmer, covering gardening, DIY, indoor growing, foraging, reviews, and sustainable living. Each post is written with real-world use in mind — focusing on working with nature, building practical skills, and making sustainable choices more accessible.

What to Get a Gardener for Christmas

What to Get a Gardener for Christmas (Featuring Japeto)

Finding the Perfect Gift for Gardeners Finding the right Christmas gift for a gardener isn’t always straightforward. Whether they love pottering in the greenhouse, pruning roses, or tending to veg beds, most gardeners are practical people who appreciate quality gardening tools that genuinely make a

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Wildlife-Friendly, Low-Input Garden Plan

Wildlife-Friendly, Low-Input Garden Plan (Year-Round)

Introduction Creating a wildlife friendly low maintenance garden UK doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. With a few smart choices in low maintenance garden design, you can enjoy a space that largely looks after itself while providing bees, butterflies, birds, and hedgehogs with food

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how to build raised beds from pallets

How to Build Raised Garden Beds from Pallets

Introduction: Building Raised Beds from Pallets Tired of expensive garden builds? You’re not alone. As timber prices continue to rise, more and more growers are turning to creative, low-cost alternatives that still deliver big results — and raised beds from pallets are leading the way.

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A vibrant and inviting scene of diverse people gardening together in a lush garden filled with green plants and colorful flowers, conveying happiness, relaxation, and community, styled in a realistic way.

Gardening for Mental Health: Boost Well-Being Naturally

Introduction Imagine finding a sanctuary right in your urban jungle—a place where stress melts away, and happiness blooms alongside your flowers. Gardening isn’t just about cultivating plants; it’s about nurturing your mental health! With the growing concern of eco-anxiety, a chronic fear of environmental collapse,

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How to use a cordless lawn mower

How to use a cordless lawn mower

Are cordless lawnmowers any good? In short, cordless lawnmowers can be as good as, if not better than, petrol or electric models. As a Gardener in my day-to-day life, I need a lawn mower that is reliable, light, and cheap to run, and my Worx

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