Outdoor Gardening

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.

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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The Best Hori Hori Knife in the UK

The Best Hori Hori Knife in the UK (2026 Review)

Barebones Classic Hori Hori – A beautifully crafted, heavy-duty garden knife with a walnut handle and full-tang blade. Japeto Hori Hori Knife – A premium Japanese gardening knife with a full-tang high-carbon steel blade, ergonomic wooden handle. Spear & Jackson Hori Hori Knife – A

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Best Extra Large Garden Incinerator

Best Extra Large Garden Incinerator (2026 Review)

Introduction Tired of garden waste piling up? The Simpa 180L extra large garden incinerator is built for serious burning — perfect for hedge trimmings, woody branches, and seasonal clear-outs. With a huge 180-litre capacity, galvanised steel body, and 36 vents for fast burns, it’s one

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Worx Cordless Leaf Blower

Worx Cordless Leaf Blower WG543E Review

Introduction – Why the Worx WG543E Cordless Leaf Blower Stands Out The Worx WG543E cordless leaf blower is a powerful, lightweight, and user-friendly tool for clearing leaves and debris in your garden. If you’re frustrated with noisy petrol blowers or weighed down by bulky models,

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Are worx tools any good

Are Worx Tools Any Good?

Introduction This review covers my experience with Worx tools as a Gardener, who uses Worx tools everyday. When investing in your tools, its understandable that you want durable, budget-friendly, and high-performing equipment for a good price. Whilst Worx Tools are not as durable as more

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