These butts are made for watering

There are many benefits to planting in containers. They are portable, displays can be constantly changed, and temperatures can be controlled. Of course, they're also the perfect option for those with small gardens, patios and balconies. A challenge though is keeping plants well watered during hot weather or when going away. \r\n\r\n

March 2012 - To raise money for GreenFingers, a wonderful charity that creates gardens in children's hospitals, Sankey and Fiskars held the Great Fiskars Bake-Off as part of Garden Re-Leaf Day on March 13th which marks the start of the gardening season. Fiskars employees were challenged to create garden inspired cookies and cakes to raise money. The entries were then sold, with winners receiving a collection of gardening goodies for their efforts. There was tough competition among employees to make the tastiest cakes.

There may be months to go until high summer but there are already warnings from the Environment Agency that Britain is facing a severe drought in 2012 after the driest winter on record.rnrnResevoirs were already low at the beginning of last year and 2011 was the driest year in England and Wales for 90 years. Without heavy rainfall over the rest of winter and spring, extreme water shortages could hit many parts of the country - meaning hosepipe bans and parched gardens.

Sankey is a garden products manufacturer that can take you through the gardening year with the purpose of making gardeners greener. Here we look at 7 steps to sustainable living.

Fiore is a new collection of classic contemporary pots, flower bowls and hanging baskets. Fiore is the Italian for flower, an apt name for this stylish design which will enhance any patio. The pots are perfect for growin ...

It’s best to be prepared, especially if the last two harsh winters are anything to go by. Sankey has launched a new range of snow shovels which are available nationwide.

The Fiskars Group is strengthening its European Garden Products brands, Sankey and Ebert. At group level there are key appointments that will enable Sankey and Ebert to share their extensive heritage and knowledge of the UK and German markets.

The Ecomax Compost Bin is one of the UK’s best selling compostors and it’s easy to see why. The flat back ensures this compost bin fits neatly in your garden space, the wider base that guarantees maximum microbial action, and the easy action hatch door to access your homemade compost. More than this, Sankey’s Ecomax Compost Bin is produced from a minimum of 75% post consumer waste and is fully recyclable. All from a company that practices what it preaches.

The Windowsill Gro Kit is a great Christmas present for children and adults who want to be more self-sufficient. Perfect for small plants, vegetables, bedding plants or growing herbs such as lemon balm, parsley and thyme indoors, the Windowsill Gro Kit reduces the waste that comes from buying bagged fresh herbs or settling for the taste of dried herbs - all without the need for a garden.