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Green fingers at the ready, it's time to get back into the garden! Our gardening expert Lottie Newitt has put together these amazing top tips for Spring preparation in the garden.  If you have any more tips to add, put them in the comments section below. Happy Gardening! Late winter & early spring is the ideal time to prune back your Roses, preparing them for the spring growing season. Prune out any dead or diseased wood first, then prune all stems down to the first node (a small line-like mark on the stems, sometimes buds or growth can be seem emerging here) on the outer side of the stem, nearest the base of the Rose bush. Our 4 in 1 Ratchet Action Pruners are ideal for pruning roses, they are super easy to use and with the non-stick coated blade you can be sure of a clean cut which is vital as this can prevent disease setting into the cut. Brighten up your outdoor space! The end of winter and early spring can be quite a dull time in the garden so why not ad...

Mother's Day is just around the corner, taking place on 6th March. Not thought of a present yet? Why not make your own! Imagination Crafts are here to inspire you with this gorgeous gift box step-by-step. Your Mum will love it!  1 – Before you begin, remove the hinges and clasp using a small screw driver. Then apply a thin base to the box using the Imagination White Chalk MDF paint. Paint the box using either a brush or a brayer roller and apply 2 coats of paint allowing the paint to dry between coats. You can speed up the drying process by using a hair dryer or a heat gun.         2 - To give the box its soft vintage feel you need to 'dry brush', the soft rose coloured paint onto areas of the box. To mix the paint colour put a little of the Pebble Shore on to your non-stick Craft Mat and mix with some of the Dried Rose Starlight paint to achieve a soft chalky pink colour. Using a dry paint brush randomly brush the paint over the box as shown in the ...

We love DIY and hobbies at Hochanda ! Why not start a project or finish one that you have been meaning to complete? Here are a series of possible ideas to get you started. Upcycle That Are you the type of person who hates to throw anything away? If so, why not turn your unwanted items into gorgeous DIY projects. You could customise and upcycle a piece of your furniture using our fantastic chalk paints that come in a wide variety of colours. Upcycling will not only revamp your decor but you will also be helping the environment by reducing our footprint. Two birds with one stone!   Woodworking Why not create a woodwork masterpiece? With just a piece of wood you could transform your living space. The possibilities for what you can craft are endless from cabinets and chests to chairs and benches to a new desk. To get you started why not take a look at our Oak Workbench . Whatever your abilities, this bench will give you the perfect anchorage point for your craft providi...

This Sunday is DIY Day at Hochanda. Why not start a project or finish one that you have been meaning to complete? Here are a series of possible ideas to get you started! Upcycle That Are you the type of person who hates to throw anything away? If so, why not turn your unwanted items into gorgeous DIY projects. You could customise and upcycle a piece of your furniture using our fantastic chalk paints that come in a wide variety of colours. Upcycling will not only revamp your decor but you will also be helping the environment by reducing our footprint. Two birds with one stone! Woodworking Why not create a woodwork masterpiece this Sunday. With just a piece of wood you could transform your living space. The possibilities for what you can craft are endless from cabinets and chests to chairs and benches to a new desk. To get you started why not take a look at our Oak Workbench . Whatever your abilities, this bench will give you the perfect anchorage point for yo...