Home & Garden

Experts have named the country’s best retirement villages and it’s great news for Belong, with four of our villages: Chester, Macclesfield, Morris Feinmann and Newcastle-under-Lyme all landing a spot in the top 50, as compiled by researchers for the Daily Mail.   Whilst Belong is already well known for unrivalled round-the-clock residential and dementia care,

Creating a home that feels open and inviting requires thoughtful design choices. Spaces that prioritise light, functionality, and flow tend to feel more comfortable and visually appealing. Small adjustments, such as selecting the right materials and optimising layouts, can make a noticeable difference. An inviting atmosphere often relies on balance—between colour and texture, between structure

On Friday 9th May, Alan Roper the Managing Director of Blue Diamond, officially unveiled the newest addition to Bridgemere Show Gardens, ‘The Octavia Hill Garden by Blue Diamond Garden Centres’. The Garden celebrates Octavia Hill, [1], the pioneering co-founder of the National Trust, who believed green spaces and gardens were vital in everyone’ life. It

Welcome to Myben Verandas—the home of bespoke, high-quality, yet affordable garden and home solutions. We offer a wide range of outdoor living products across the UK, from open verandas to fully enclosed, heated and lit glass garden rooms. Whether you want a seasonal retreat or a year-round living space, we can create a design that

Pooch & Mutt surveyed 1,000 younger millennials (aged 29-36) who identify as female and child-free. The data suggests that as societal norms shift, economic pressures mount, and lifestyle preferences evolve, pet ownership, especially of dogs, is emerging as an alternative to traditional parenthood for this age group. Societal Pressures and the Redefinition of Family The

Blue Diamond Garden Centres are delighted to have two of their plant entries, shortlisted in the RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year award 2025. This annual award celebrates outstanding plants with a new or improved feature, setting them apart from those already on the market. Floral exhibitors in the Great Pavilion are invited to submit

What is Feng Shui? Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice focused on arranging spaces to encourage the natural flow of qi (or energy) and promote harmony between people and their environment. It uses principles like the Bagua map, which incorporates the five elements (fire, earth, water, metal, and wood), and directional energy to optimise

Creating a garden that supports wildlife is easier than most homeowners think. By making a few thoughtful changes, you can turn your outdoor space into a thriving habitat for birds, bees, hedgehogs, and butterflies. These efforts benefit the creatures that visit and create a more vibrant, resilient garden for you to enjoy. Why Staffordshire Gardens