Getting your garden ready for spring
With a new year, comes 12 months full of fresh gardening possibilities and now’s the best time to get perfecting those outdoor spaces ready.
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First spring feed and cut
As we step into the season of growth, our gardens will continue to thrive with the right upkeep and care through spring...
Peat free myths busted!
The ban stopping the sale of bagged peat for the home gardener will mean that everyone will have to be gardening peat...
What to do in your garden in April
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Real Christmas trees
Nothing says 'Christmas is on its way' like the smell of a real tree - let alone the joy of picking one and decorating...
Autumn versus spring gardening - what you need to know
There are two gardening seasons that seem to be busier than the others and that’s spring and autumn.
Grow your own food
Growing your own fruit and veg is one of the most rewarding things you can do in the garden.
The best and easiest fruit to grow at home
Most fruits are hardy enough for British gardens although apricot, peach, fig and grape need shelter from extreme...
Tackling common lawn problems
Help is at hand for tackling those common problems that affect the majority of lawns.
Downy mildew
Downy mildews are caused by fungus-like organisms that attack the leaves and other above-ground parts of plants.
Leaf miner
The larvae of these insect pests eat away at the inside of leaves, causing tell-tale trails – or mines.
The tea production process
Ever wondered how tea is produced? Let us take you on the process and hopefully inspire you to grow your own tea.
Allotment gardening: take up the challenge!
Allotment gardening is enjoying something of a renaissance. With the Big Allotment Challenge on the TV, celebrity chefs...
Organic gardening: 10 ways to get started
Organic gardening is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to expensive, tasteless and out of season fruit and...