Feeding, weeding and watering
Feeding your plants the right way
All plant s require food, learn which fertilisers work the best, what they can do and when to use them
Trees
Growing a blackthorn (sloe bush)
Love sloe gin? Then why not try growing a blackthorn tree and harvesting the fruit for all gin you could possibly need
Lawns
Keep your lawn looking good in a draught
During drought season it is difficult to keep your lawn looking green and healthy, especially during a hosepipe ban
Plants and shrubs
What the sun icons on garden centre plants actually mean
How to understand exactly what the labels mean and how to position within your garden
Feeding, weeding and watering
How do you know if your are under watering plants?
How much water do your plants need? What are the early signs that help you adjust your watering for healthy shrubs and blooming flowers
Plants and shrubs
Protecting a magnolia tree from frost
Find out the best ways to protect your delicate Magnolia tree form the cold winter months and from frost which can be so damaging
Pots and tubs
Making the most of container gardening
This is an extremely simple way to create a garden, you don’t require large amounts of room and you don’t need large areas of earth, perfect for those patios and slabbed gardens.
Fruit and veg
Companion Planting in Vegetable Gardens
This guide shows how you can use companion planting to make the most of your harvest.
Feeding, weeding and watering
Preparing your garden for spring
February and March can be a poor time for working in the garden. Cold weather, frosts and lots of rain or snow are not a gardeners friend, so it can be difficult for the keen gardener to wait out to better weather. But the beauty of UK weather is even Read more…
Flowers and bulbs
Taking seeds from Sweet Peas
Sweet Peas grace our gardens with their beauty and fragrance, but their blooms are short-lived. However, there’s a secret to enjoying these delightful flowers year after year: harvesting their seeds. In this guide, we’ll show you how to collect and preserve Sweet Pea seeds to keep your garden blooming. 🌱 Read more…