Jobs for the September garden
A well-designed garden always has lots of bulbs involved and now is the time to buy them. There are hardly any areas of a garden that bulbs can’t be planted. You can plant bulbs between shrubs or herbaceous plants, in rock gardens or in the lawn. Spring-flowering bulbs can be planted in drifts, just as […]
Caring for the garden in August
Now that the school holidays are here if you’re planning on going away, don’t forget to leave arrangements for the garden Plants grown in containers need water – a lot! If you can ask a neighbour to look after your pots while you are away that is ideal. If not, consider investing in an automatic […]
A Happy New Year in the Garden
Shrubs that are flowering at the moment include one of my favourites, the winter honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima and L. x purpusii), which fills the air with wonderful scent. Left to its own devices, winter honeysuckle grows into a large shrub, but I grow mine as a climber on a trellis. It also makes a lovely […]
Gardening by the Moon
Gardening by the Moon In the age-old practice of gardening, there’s a mystical and fascinating method of gardening by the moon. This ancient method, deeply rooted in folklore and agricultural traditions, suggests that the phases of the moon can significantly influence plant growth. The moon affects the tides so some gardeners believe that it can […]
Water Saving Tips for the Garden
Top Water Saving Tips for the Garden this Summer Traditional English gardens require a lot of water. Conserving it in beds and borders is becoming more of a priority to many of us, especially after the long hot summer we had last year. It just shows that we can’t always count on rain from heaven […]
Money-Saving Tips for your January Garden
If you enjoy raising plants from seed, you can begin sowing them by the end of this month. Provided they are kept in a sunny, frost-free environment they will get off to a flying start. No matter how long you’ve been gardening, raising your own plants from seed is very satisfying. To get seeds such […]
How to Save Money on Gardening
How can I make my garden look nice with no money? Here are ten ideas on how to save money on Gardening and create a gorgeous garden. Traditional gardeners are a thrifty bunch and have an arsenal of practical ways you can use to save money on gardening. 1. How can I save money on […]
How to Make Compost at Home
How to Make Compost at Home – Easily As the autumn leaves fall, this is the perfect time of year to start a compost heap. This article is to show you how to make compost at home and the reason it is important is because the best gift you can give your garden is to […]
Alternative Lawn Ideas
What can I use instead of grass for my lawn? Many people love a stripy green lawn but it can be hard work to keep it looking good, that’s when we need to think of alternative lawn ideas. Sometimes there are areas in a garden where you might want a patch of green without all […]
How to Improve Soil Drainage
It all starts with the soil! Here’s how to improve soil drainage If you want an abundant garden jammed with healthy plants you have to have good drainage. Most plants will not flourish in heavy, waterlogged soil so the essential ingredient to a good garden is to improve soil drainage. Getting it right is a […]