The impressive topiary-framed Italianate formal gardens at Mapperton
04.09.2023 - 12:37 / gardenersworld.com
Whether planting, weeding, watering or mowing, it’s easy to lose track of time while you’re gardening. An outdoor clock is an ideal solution.
These large, weatherproof clocks come in a range of designs, sometimes with handy additional features, such as thermometers and humidity gauges (hygrometers). Some are designed to be fixed flat against a wall, others hang from a bracket.
We’ve rounded up some of the best options below, in a selection of styles so you can choose the right one for you. We’ve included classic and decorative designs, multi-functional options and even one made from recycled materials, so you’re sure to find a garden clock to suit your needs.
If you’re looking for other decorative additions for your garden, check out our guides to the best solar water features, unusual garden ornaments and garden mirror ideas (including tips on preventing injury to birds), as well as the best garden rugs for brightening up outdoor seating areas.
8 of the best garden clocks in 2023Browse our selection of clocks designed especially for gardens below;
Wall clocks: Outdoor Double-sided Clock with ThermometerThis vintage-style garden clock is double sided which means you can see the time from either end of the garden. There’s also a thermometer so you can monitor the temperature easily. The clock is designed to be mounted to an external wall and runs on a single AA battery (not included with the clock)
Price: £21.95
Buy Outdoor Double-sided Clock with Thermometer at Amazon
Outdoor Garden Wall Clock Double-Sided with Cockerel Bell and Station BracketThis classic farmhouse style clock is double-sided, so you can read the time from both sides. It’s designed to be affixed to an external wall and features a cockerel sitting on
The impressive topiary-framed Italianate formal gardens at Mapperton
As all good gardeners know late September marks the beginning of the spring-flowering bulb planting season. Pop these fleshy, modified stems in the ground this autumn and you’ll be casting a kind of horticultural spell that will magic up a world of beauty, a form of horticultural alchemy that never ceases to amaze.
Fertilizer can help any of your landscape trees, but it is absolutely necessary for fruit trees. You might enjoy a fruit tree’s blossoms and the shade it offers, but the primary purpose for fruit trees in the garden is the fruit. In order to produce abundant and juicy fruit, a fruit tree has to be healthy.
Kale is a popular garden plant that is easy to grow, vigorous, and yields a generous crop of tender leaves for the table. However flip through any seed catalog and you’ll quickly see that there are many types of kale you can grow with a range of leaf colors, textures, and shapes. While they have some similarities various types of kale also have a lot of differences. Certain ones are more cold hardy which is ideal if you want to harvest kale into winter, and others have colorful, showy foliage which is a great way to jazz up a front yard vegetable garden. Keep reading to learn more about the different varieties of kale and my 14 favourites ones to grow.
Using the right type of soil for plumerias is key to their overall good health, whether they are in containers or the ground.
Japanese garden tools are known for their quality and precision and can be a reliable addition to your gardening toolkit. Japanese-style tools and brands often stand out when our experts review gardening products, and they are often scored highly for their performance.
Bats are nocturnal mammals, taking to the air at night to catch prey such as mosquitoes and midges. During the day they roost in quiet, undisturbed places such as caves, tree holes and the gaps beneath bark on old trees. They may also roost in house roofs.
Looking to refresh your garden shed with a splash of colour or a subtle natural coating? A fresh lick of paint can transform it in a matter of hours.
Establishing a cut flower garden is an easy way to beautify ornamental beds, as well as add a bright burst of color to the landscape. Homegrown flower arrangements and bouquets dazzle their recipients with their freshness and longevity. Learning to properly cut and condition garden flowers is important in preventing wilt, extending vase life, and crafting memorable displays. In this article, we will explore how to cut flowers from garden beds in greater detail.
Tiny objects are everywhere, as you see tiny toys, houses, and gardens, but have you also seen some tiny vegetables and fruits? If not, you need to search them and look at these plants as they have a very Instagrammable appearance which you will absolutely adore. There is something fascinating about looking at small objects, and no matter what you see in a small dimension, you will feel happier, especially if these are represented by cute and tiny fruits and vegetables that you don’t have the opportunity to see every day. Growing something in your garden will always be a satisfying process, as you can watch how your plants transform, and you will also be able to taste them once your plants are harvested. But we think it is funnier to grow plants in miniature and try something new from the usual alternatives you find on the market. And if you thought that they don’t have the same nutritional benefits because of their small look, you are mistaken, as even if they are so little, they still give plenty of vitamins and minerals.
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:
As much as we all love the idea of gardening, if your garden space is limited, the soil on your property isn’t great or you simply want gardening to be easier, here’s a seriously perfect solution. Give yourself more room to grow with Vego’s modular raised garden beds. They’re sustainably made, they last decades longer than wood, they’re easy to assemble, and will adapt to your available space, regardless of size, shape, balcony or backyard. And another plus: For something so functional, they’ll look great in your yard.