Plants for a small garden
Finding plants to suit a small garden can be a challenge. Here is a list of colourful plants and vegetables that you might want to try in your own garden.
Warming soil – The hot-bed method
What's the best method for warming soil? The temperature of soil is an important factor for yielding a productive and early crop. Warm soil will speed up the growing process and give you a head start this Spring.
Garden irrigation systems
When most people think of irrigation they think of giant industrial sprinklers in fields and, yes, these can be complex and expensive. But now irrigation system manufacturers have recognised that most people just want to take the hassle out of watering their garden, hanging baskets or greenhouse through a cheap, easy-to-use and efficient irrigation system.
Planting success in problem areas in your garden
My soil is poor and incredible dry at all times in the year. Using this gardening method, I can add so much colour to what was once and unyielding patch of ground.
Cottage Garden
Cottage garden
For many years, the Edwardian English cottage garden has maintained a high level of dignity throughout our changes landscape and social values.
Use a hoe!
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.
Composting with worms
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.
Quick & easy composting
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.
Growing melons in the UK! How to guide
Growing large, sweet melons in the UK without the use of a greenhouse. A quick and cheap way of growing Honeydew melons in your own garden this summer.
How to build a hot bed
Hot bed guide unlocks compost's heat superpowers, with temp tips & insulation hacks for snug seedlings. Enjoy spring harvests, naturally!