There are a few good options for getting rid of green algae in the garden. Green algae plus moss and liverworts can appear just about anywhere in a garden, from ponds to pots and soil to lawns. Many are perfectly harmless and, in fact, very good for the environment, but there will also be times you […]
If you are wondering what to sow in the kitchen garden in May, which is a time of year when there is so much to do in the garden, we have got you covered! Sometimes this time of year can feel a bit overwhelming with lots of jobs to do and seeds to sow, plants […]
Planting The danger of frost should be past at last, so it will be safe to plant out bedding, half-hardy annuals and veg plants like tomatoes and aubergines. You still need to harden them off before planting out though. Pinch out the tips of sweet peas and other bedding plants to encourage them to be bushier. Growbags Growbags can be a […]
May’s a beautiful month to get out into the garden, with spring in full bloom and everything bursting back into life. Here are our 15 gardening tips for May to get your garden looking its best for summer. May’s 15 gardening tips Plant summer bedding in pots, windowboxes and hanging baskets to add instant colour to patios […]
With their beautiful flowers and superb fragrance, roses add glamour and style to any garden and planting them as bare-root plants allow you to choose from a wide range of varieties. They’re cheaper than container-grown roses, so you can indulge yourself without hurting your pocket! Here’s our guide on how to plant bare-root roses and […]
Make the most of this Bank holiday! Spend a couple of hours in your garden now and you’ll reap the rewards in the coming months, with beds filled with flowers and huge harvests in the veg plot. We’ve put together our top tips on how to get your garden into shape for the summer. Bank […]
Knowing when to prune summer blooming shrubs is essential to ensure your shrubs thrive and flower just when they should. Pruning helps with the health and longevity of the shrub and helps prevent pests and diseases as well. Knowing the correct times to prune shrubs throughout the year can help keep your garden looking good […]
This how-to grow a grapevine guide will help you grow your own thriving vine and harvest a satisfying crop of grapes. You might even be able to make your own wine. Growing grapevines has become more prevalent in recent years, and with just a few tips, such as what soil they prefer and how to […]
Time to start feeding your garden plants as many come into active growth and the temperatures increase. Fertilising garden plants means providing them with the right levels of nutrients so they can thrive and survive, giving you a display of abundant flowers, fruits and vegetables. Fertilisers are used to boost flowering and is specifically useful […]
Enjoying spring-flowering garden plants is one of the great joys of springtime. When there is suddenly lots of colour in the garden, it can really lift everyone’s mood after a long winter. As bulbs pop up through the earth and those recognisable spring flowers start to bloom, the weather begins to warm, and seeds begin […]
