https://bedandborder.com/2026-08-17https://bedandborder.com/share-home.svg https://bedandborder.com/news/french-gardening-conventional-english/2026-08-17https://bedandborder.com/share-french-gardening-conventional-english.svgFrench Gardening More Conventional than English CounterpartA comparison of French and English gardening styles reveals that French gardening tends to be more conventional and urban in nature. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/summer-essentials-your-top-122413/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-summer-essentials-your-top-122413.svgSummer Essentials: Your Top Picks for the Great OutdoorsFrom cooling mattress toppers to sustainable water bottles, discover the top products that made the cut in July's hitlist. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/paving-front-gardens-contributes-1c255a/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-paving-front-gardens-contributes-1c255a.svgPaving Over Front Gardens Contributes to Hotter NightsA recent study suggests that paving over front gardens is exacerbating the urban heat island effect, particularly at night. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/sowing-seeds-fresh-cabbages-eb28c3/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-sowing-seeds-fresh-cabbages-eb28c3.svgSowing the Seeds of Fresh Cabbages for Next SpringGardening enthusiasts with a decent-sized patch can now start growing spring cabbages, which will be ready to pick next spring. However, it's essential to consider the space and time required for... https://bedandborder.com/news/gardeners-grievances-wind-chimes-22f8bb/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-gardeners-grievances-wind-chimes-22f8bb.svgGardeners' Grievances: Wind Chimes, Woodlice, and MoreReaders share their frustrations with noisy wind chimes, offer gardening tips for protecting strawberries from woodlice, and reflect on regional dialects describing illness. https://bedandborder.com/news/gardeners-share-experiences-heat-cb8ce9/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-gardeners-share-experiences-heat-cb8ce9.svgGardeners Share Experiences with Heat and DroughtAs Britain faces its fifth heatwave of the summer, gardeners and allotment holders are sharing their experiences with the hot, dry weather. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/transforming-tiny-balconies-patios-57d301/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-transforming-tiny-balconies-patios-57d301.svgTransforming Tiny Balconies and Patios into Cozy Outdoor RetreatsA practical guide shows how to refresh, green, shade, light, and furnish small outdoor areas using affordable tools, vertical planting, compact furniture and accessories. https://bedandborder.com/news/free-garden-clearances-bring-259c74/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-free-garden-clearances-bring-259c74.svgFree Garden Clearances Bring Light and Hope to Struggling HomeownersStephen Jalland, a 57-year-old from March, Cambridgeshire, has been offering free garden clearances to those unable to maintain their outdoor spaces due to health, financial, or mental struggles. His... https://bedandborder.com/news/climate-crisis-threatens-homegrown-31d819/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-climate-crisis-threatens-homegrown-31d819.svgClimate Crisis Threatens Homegrown HarvestsAs the UK faces its sixth heatwave of the year, gardeners are struggling to maintain their crops amidst drought and food price inflation. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/houseplant-hack-willow-water-74505f/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-houseplant-hack-willow-water-74505f.svgHouseplant Hack: Willow Water as a Rooting HormoneA homemade rooting hormone made from willow water has been found to promote healthy root growth in houseplants. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/elevate-your-garden-art-50daa0/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-elevate-your-garden-art-50daa0.svgElevate Your Garden: The Art of Creating Mounds for Beauty and FunctionTransform your garden by building mounds, a technique that adds visual interest, supports diverse planting, and enhances soil health. 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