Gardening can be one of the most relaxing of pastimes. If you’ve never done it before, don’t be intimidated by a lack of knowledge. Learning to garden is a bit like learning to cook; you might make a few mistakes (except it’ll be drooping plants rather than burnt cakes), but your confidence will soon increase.

A garden is a great place to indulge your creative urges; in a way it’s a bit like painting with nature. And gardening is very therapeutic and relaxing. Pottering around in the garden, with a glass of wine and the radio on, is a great way to unwind after a busy day in the office. And don’t forget that gardening is great exercise; you can use up to 250 calories doing 30 minutes digging in the garden and it’s much more fun than working out in a gym.

You don’t need to go on a course to become a good gardener but you do need a number of basic garden tools to get you started in the garden. Garden stuff doesn’t have to be dull and dated. The Urban Garden sells a range of garden essentials that not only do the job they’re designed to do, but look suitably stylish too.

From beech dibbers (used to plant bulbs) to to beginner gardening kits, water butts that are as visually attractive as they are useful, to neat composters and funky watering cans, The Urban Garden sells all the equipment you need to get started in the garden. With a few well chosen tools and a little practice, you’ll soon have a garden to be proud of. You just need to remember to keep your garden watered in hotter spells as plants, just like people, need food to survive!