Feeding, weeding and watering

Nobody enjoys weeding so learn how to cut down on the amount of time you have to spend weeding with these 7 tips

Why should I mulch? What it is and the best ways to use it

What are the best ways to start composting? Where can you keep it? What can go in the heap? How long does it take?

How to improve the quality of your soil by leaving it to farrow with green manure

All plant s require food, learn which fertilisers work the best, what they can do and when to use them

How much water do your plants need? What are the early signs that help you adjust your watering for healthy shrubs and blooming flowers

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…

Pot plants, without the ability to grow deep roots will require regular water but in the extreme heat of a draught some clever techniques are required.