A final look at our Aberdeen garden in the Summer of 2013

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Summer has arrived with a host of new trends to embrace and explore. With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to pin down which trends are best suited for your home. Big statements and patterns work well for some, while more subtle timeless options are more in line with others—luckily, our zodiac signs can provide some insight.

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Show me the gardener who isn’t seduced by the sight and smell of a climbing rose in full and heady June bloom. And why not? It’s a particularly seductive mixture of perfume and colour that’s always guaranteed to pull at the heartstrings, reminding us of the beauty of the summer garden as well as its fleeting nature.

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I don’t really like the title which I have used for this post. Makes me sound full of myself, I can assure you nothing could be further from the truth.

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Selling a home in the summer? You’re likely to see lots of interest in your property as buyers flock to tour it when the weather is nice and kids are out of school. 

When I first installed raised beds in my garden, I often felt like a dolt and mistakes were thick on the ground. I’d neglect adding compost and then not understand why my raspberries weren’t thriving, for example. Or I’d forget to turn off my timer on a rainy day and kick myself for wasting water. I also assumed certain things that just weren’t true—like I couldn’t plant any summer vegetables after spring.  

Warm weather has finally arrived! Here’s what to do in your garden now.

Think that your shed would be more useful as an extra room? Perhaps you're after a creative space that gets you out of the house? Well, your shed could be the answer! It is possible to turn your dusty storage space into a usable spot at the end of the garden. Here's how to do it.