Over the Fence Blog

Our October Pet of the Month for Scallywags is Spider! By Rachael – Content Editor Published October 2022 As it’s the month of Halloween, we have a spooktastic pet to share with you for October. Meet Spider, a beautiful four-year-old black cat with a passion for all things spooky. Good morning Spider Good morning Is it okay […]

Nature Watch – What to Feed Hedgehogs By Rachael – Content Editor Published September 2022 What do hedgehogs eat? A hedgehog’s natural diet consists mostly of invertebrates, such as caterpillars, earthworms, millipedes, earwigs and beetles. They are able to sniff these out when foraging through the undergrowth on their travels. However, they are not limited in […]

Our Guide to Planting Hedges By Rachael – Content Editor Published September 2022   Why plant a hedge? As well as creating boundaries, hedges make important garden features that provide valuable privacy and give shelter to a wide range of wildlife, most notably the many species of garden birds that choose to make their nests in them. […]

Our September Pet of the Month for Scallywags is Ricky! By Rachael – Content Editor Published September 2022 September is here, and it’s time to introduce you to another one of our beautiful pets. This month we are meeting Ricky the house rabbit, a continental giant who loves cuddles.     Good afternoon Ricky Good afternoon How […]

Making Space for Wildlife in Your Garden By Rachael – Content Editor Published August 2022 We hear it so much: Butterflies becoming scarce, fewer garden birds than in previous years and to cap it all, bees dying out through harmful agrochemicals and habitat loss. It’s not a good outlook, but as gardeners, we have a chance to […]

Discover our Exciting Range of Seasonal Events By Rachael – Content Editor Published August 2022   Time for something festive and fun If you haven’t been along to one of our events yet, you are certainly missing out! We have some exciting things in store this year for Halloween and Christmas, perfect for all the family. […]

Caring for Your Lawn Around the Year By Rachael – Content Editor Published August 2022   The lawn for most people is the centre of their garden, and the setting for all sorts of family activities and events.  Keeping it healthy, attractive and in a fit state requires good management.  To help you plan your maintenance […]

New season’s bulbs come into the garden centres from mid-August. The earlier you buy them the fresher they are and there will be a greater selection to choose from.