It is summer rose care time now we are in the middle of summer, and the weather has been very warm. We are often asked for rose care tips and advice, especially about how to keep some blooming, disease-free and thriving throughout the hotter months of the year. Roses are actually very easy to care […]
The holidays are here, and now’s the time to enjoy your garden and all the results of your hard work throughout the year. There’s still plenty to do, so follow our top 15 garden tips for august to keep things looking great! Top 15 garden tips for August Keep deadheading dahlias and roses to keep […]
If you want to fill your garden with a lovely scent in spring, lilac is a fantastic choice. With their fragrant flowers in shades of pink, purple, white and even occasionally yellow, lilacs (Syringa vulgaris) are one of the delights of springtime. Despite their beauty, they are surprisingly tough plants and easy to grow. Find out […]
Mulching is one of the best things you can do for your soil. Regular mulching improves soil structure, increases nutrient levels and reduces the need to water. Healthy soils are also more resilient to weather extremes, draining better in wet weather and retaining moisture in droughts. Healthy soil makes a beautiful garden, and mulching your […]
It is fun planting a honey bee flower garden and watching the bees enjoy what you have created. The satisfaction of knowing you have planted specifically for pollinators will not only go on to pollinate your crops, but you will see that you are helping to support all essential species in your garden. It is […]
If you’ve ever looked up how to sow seeds, take cuttings or even re-pot a house plant, you’ve probably come across references to vermiculite and perlite. These two handy substances are a boon to gardeners. They can make compost drain better and also retain moisture, even though that sounds like a contradiction. So what are […]
We will show you how to make a compost bin with this guide to the numerous ways you can build a compost bin. No matter what size garden you have, composting is environmentally friendly and cost-saving. When your compost is ready to use in your garden, your plants will thank you for it. Try one […]
Walking on a well-kept lawn and feeling the cool grass underfoot is one of the joys of summer. Feeding your lawn helps to keep the grass growing strongly, out-competing weeds and moss, so there’s less need for reseeding or replacing bare patches. Feeding can also help turf recover from hard wear. Here’s how and when […]
Little heaps of soil on your lawn are a tell-tale sign that a mole has moved into your garden. Moles can be a nuisance, leaving molehills everywhere and disrupting seedlings, although they do also do some good, eating garden pests and helping to aerate the soil. Moles are very territorial, so unless you have a […]
Deciding to create a pollinator garden is an exciting moment because it will bring so much joy to your garden while helping all-important pollinators to survive and help to pollinate your plants. It is a win-win decision! Many pollinators, especially bees, are in decline, but there are many ways you can give them a helping […]
