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Plant Care

Cold Frames for Tomatoes

August 9, 2023 by Real Men Sow
Cold Frames For Tomatoes

Cold frames are ideal for protecting tender plants during the winter or for growing plants in the off-season. A cold frame isn’t limited to this purpose. You can create a … Read more

Categories Plant Care, Tomatoes, Vegetables

Growing Vegetables Indoors During Winter

April 15, 2024November 24, 2022 by Real Men Sow
Growing Vegetables Indoors During Winter

Winter does not mean you’ll stop growing plants and tending the garden. Growing vegetables indoors during winter is possible during this time of the year! So, if you don’t want … Read more

Categories Indoor Plant, Plant Care, Winter

Using a Row Cover Tunnel To Protect Your Plants

August 16, 2023November 17, 2022 by Real Men Sow
Using A Row Cover Tunnel To Protect Your Plants

A row cover tunnel can be used to extend the growing season, and protect plants from hail, cold, wind, hail and other threats. There are many ways to cover a … Read more

Categories Garden, Plant Care

The Varieties of the 5 Best Mahonias

June 12, 2023November 13, 2022 by Real Men Sow
The Varieties of the 5 Best Mahonias

Mahonias are bold, often architecturally designed foliage plants. To make unique leaves, rows of richly coloured, holly-like leaflets can be elegantly laid out. They grow upright and spread more as … Read more

Categories Garden, Plant Care

How to Grow Fatsia Japonica (Umbrella Plant)

April 15, 2024November 13, 2022 by Real Men Sow
How to Grow Fatsia Japonica (Umbrella Plant)

Fatsia japonica, an evergreen shrub that can grow to 2.5m tall, has exotic looking and tropical-looking leaves. It thrives in shade and does not like full sun. They can recover … Read more

Categories Garden, Plant Care

How to Grow Box (Buxus Sempervirens)

June 12, 2023November 12, 2022 by Real Men Sow
How to Grow Box (Buxus Sempervirens)

Box (Buxus Sempervirens), is a sturdy little shrub that can also survive in extremely dry soil. The plant will be less happy in wet areas. The box is a slow-growing … Read more

Categories Garden, Plant Care

Buxus Sempervirens: Keeping Your Box Plant Healthy

June 12, 2023November 7, 2022 by Real Men Sow
Keeping your box plant healthy

How do we keep our box plant healthy? Box or Buxus sempervirens plants are used in pots, trimmed into shapes, and as a hedge. It can be found on balconies, … Read more

Categories Garden, Plant Care

Bog Plants Care – A General Guide

April 10, 2024October 27, 2022 by Real Men Sow
Bog Plants Care – A General Guide

Bog plants add a vertical accent in water gardens, whether they are in shallow or deep water. The form, size, and texture of these aquatic plants can vary greatly. They … Read more

Categories Bog Garden, Garden, Plant Care

Winter Garden Maintenance – What Gardeners Do

April 16, 2024October 26, 2022 by Real Men Sow
Winter Garden Maintenance – What Gardeners Do

What do gardeners do in winter? Contrary to popular belief, gardening doesn’t stop in the winter. It is true that many gardening tasks stop or become less important during this … Read more

Categories Garden Planning, Plant Care, Winter

Hardy Annuals For Autumn – What You Need To Know

June 12, 2023October 17, 2022 by Real Men Sow

Annuals are easy to grow, and they can be used as a quick fix for young gardens. Hardy annuals for autumn are easy to grow because they can be sown … Read more

Categories Annuals, Garden, Plant Care

Autumn Lawn Care and Grass Maintenance

June 12, 2023October 14, 2022 by Real Men Sow
Autumn Lawn Care and Grass Maintenance

Autumn is an important time in lawn care. There are many things you can do to help your lawn get through winter and look its best in spring. Check out … Read more

Categories Autumn, Garden, Plant Care

Common Plant Ailments – Treatments and Solutions

June 12, 2023September 13, 2022 by Real Men Sow
Common Plant Ailments - Treatments and Solutions

Plant diseases affect plants of all kinds, in gardens, greenhouses, farms, and forests. The life cycle of most plant pathogens is complex and can be hard to track. Discover how … Read more

Categories Garden, Plant Care

Irrigation Guide – Guide to Outdoor Plant Watering

April 15, 2024September 10, 2022 by Real Men Sow
Irrigation Guide - Guide to Outdoor Plant Watering

It can be difficult to figure out how often you should water your plants if you’re a beginner gardener. Although the UK is often thought of as wet, it actually … Read more

Categories Garden, Plant Care

How to Keep Your Indoor Plants Watered on Holiday

April 4, 2024September 10, 2022 by Real Men Sow
How to Keep Your Indoor Plants Watered on Holiday

Keeping your plants watered on holiday is easier than you might think. With these tips and tricks, you won’t have to worry about returning home to a dead plant or … Read more

Categories Indoor Plant, Ornamental Plants, Plant Care

Determining the Cause of Cal Mag Deficiency in Plants

October 8, 2022August 9, 2022 by Real Men Sow
Determining the Cause of Cal Mag Deficiency in Plants

If your plants look unhealthy and you suspect they may be suffering from a Cal Mag or Calcium Magnesium deficiency, it’s essential to take action to restore their health. But … Read more

Categories Garden, Plant Care, Soil
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