Keep your plants watered with a garden irrigation system kit. Automatically water hanging baskets and containers economically. [...]
There are many benefits to growing your plants in containers. This article will look at some of the advantages of Container Gardening and some of the best plants to try in pots, tubs and troughs.
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We have all heard by now of the benefits of good companion planting and the result that can be achieved from using a harmonious, inter-cropping system. The correct kind of companion planting may yield a stronger, healthier crop as well reduce labour, as some plants can be used to suppress weeds or even improve soil quality.
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Here are a few tips and a list of vegetable seeds to try during July. Fill those wasteful gaps on your allotment this summer! [...]
July is not a month to be sitting on your laurrels! Here is a list of seeds to sow and some practical advice to get the most out of your seedlings during this summer month. [...]
Here are just a few suggestions of varieties of vegetables that you can easily grow in a small garden. [...]
June offers plenty of opportunities to fill those empty spots down on the allotment. Here is a list of vegetable seeds to sow during June. [...]
A selection of flowers that you can sow during the month of June. [...]
Fruit laden trees are a welcome sight in any garden. Pruning your fruit tree is one sure way to keep it healthy, looking great and producing an excellent yeild, year after year. [...]
The importance of Potash in plant growth in your garden. Encourage larger, more colourful flowers and healthier and tastier fruit! [...]
Tomato Blight is becoming increasingly common in the allotment garden, how do we prevent it from effecting our tomatoes and potatoes? [...]
Encourage hedgehogs in your own garden. Not only will they add interest and give them a helping hand, but will also act as a natural pest control. [...]
With a good balance of both rain and sunshine, lately the soil on my plot is crumbling to a fine tilthe whenever I apply the rake to it - flowering soil. [...]
I decided to walk the talk and initialise a 'no-dig' policy for the rest of my plot. Instead, I have been leisurely 'hoeing' the ground since February and the results are amazing. [...]
A cold frame will protect your young plants from the worst of the cold weather. It would be wise to wait until early May before buying young tender plants. [...]
When we move into a new house and plan our garden layout or start a fresh with an existing plot, we will say to ourselves; 'flowers here, lawn there and vegetables over in that corner there'. Well, why not mix things up a little. [...]
You have no-doubt heard of the benefits of using earth worms to help break down green waste and convert it to superb compost. Worms are great allies for the gardener – in fact, if all worms on the planet died (as with bees), life as we know it would cease. [...]
To an absolute beginners, setting up a great floral display can be (and quite rightly should be) a daunted prospect. Luckily, there are plenty of on-line videos to help you get started in making your garden look great this summer. [...]
You can never have too much compost. Organic materials mixed into your soil will improve structure, balance drainage and increase nutrients. Bacteria and other friendly soil dwelling creatures such as earth worms will also benefit from compost as a mulch (left on the surface), or partially dug-in. [...]
