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
Plant Care
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
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
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
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
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
Buxus Sempervirens: 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
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
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
Hardy Annuals For Autumn – What You Need To Know
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
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
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
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
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
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