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Gardening gloves are available in an array of designs, materials and with various features, including waterproofing, added grip, cushioning, and breathable fabrics to help regulate hand temperature. The design and features you need will depend on the gardening jobs you intend to carry out and when. Thin, lightweight gloves are best for duties where dexterity and being able to feel what you’re doing is key, such as potting up, weeding and planting. However, heavy duty gardening gloves are essential for providing for protection and support when using tools or doing hard landscaping jobs.

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Are you keen to get the kids outside and off the screens on a more regular basis?  Nature activities for kids are a fantastic – and very low-cost – way to do just that.

Determining where to start your paint color journey can be daunting no matter the shade, but when it comes to kitchen cabinetry, taking a bird’s eye view is essential. That's why we were totally intrigued reading a new report from Living Spaces, which noted that one of 2023's most popular kitchen cabinet colors in the U.S. was bolder than we expected: alongside white, blue was tied for second among most states.

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As part of your Premium access, you can send your gardening questions to our horticultural experts each month. They will then answer a selection of the questions they receive, and share the advice at the end of the month.

Just like seasoned gardeners rely on their trusty tools, kids embarking on the start of their gardening adventures need the right gear to protect themselves. A pair of kids’ gardening gloves is the perfect accessory for the job.

Encouraging your children to get into gardening is a great way to introduce them to the wonders of the natural world and kickstart a love for the outdoors. Especially in a world where entertainment for kids is often dominated by screens, getting children engaged with nature is a great way to keep them moving.

Cooking and eating outside in the garden are highlights of the summer and although charcoal barbecues are often the traditional choice, gas BBQs make grilling simple. Quicker and cleaner than charcoal, they leave little mess, cook without smoke, and often come with a range of bonus features to take your cooking to the next level.

Planting, weeding and seed sowing are all enjoyable jobs, but they can be the cause of sore knees and stiff joints, even after short periods. Thankfully, garden kneelers come to the rescue. With a thick foam core and plenty of padding a kneeler or strap on knee pads allow you to garden in comfort and help keep your knees in good shape and your clothes clean. From simple rubber blocks to carefully shaped pads you wear as you work there are three main types of kneeler to choose from:

If your collection of outdoor power tools doesn't include a pressure washer, your home's exterior isn't as spiffy as it could be — and you're definitely working harder than you need to at whatever cleaning tasks you're tackling by hand.