Composting 101: Turn Kitchen Scraps into Nutrient-Rich Garden Soil
Composting is nature’s ultimate recycling hack, turning everyday kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich garden soil that supercharges plant growth. Become an expert!
Everything you need to make the best of your garden and keep it in good condition
10 Plants Not to Grow in Your Garden: A UK Gardener’s Guide
Discover the 10 plants not to grow in your garden—avoid invasive Japanese Knotweed, toxic Foxglove, and banned species. Protect your property, pets, and UK ecosystems with expert advice.
Companion Planting for Pest Control: A Gardener’s Guide to Natural Solutions
Discover how companion planting for pest control can protect your UK garden naturally. Learn which plants repel pests, deter rats, and boost vegetable growth in this eco-friendly guide.
Cobra 18″ Petrol Premium Lawnmower Electric Start (MX46SPCE) 4-in-1 Self-Propelled Petrol Lawnmower: Expert Review
The Cobra 18" Petrol Premium Lawnmower with Electric Start is designed for homeowners seeking a robust, reliable solution for medium to large lawns.
Baking soda – Organic mildew treatment – courgettes, pumpkins & cucumbers
Get on top of that powdery mildew from your squashes with a simple and organic solution that you are bound to have in your kitchen cupboard.
Copper Tape For Slugs & Snail Control: Does it work?
I have tested copper tape to protect my plants from slug and snail attacks. Here is what I have found so far.
How & When to Prune Roses?
Discover when to prune roses for healthier plants and more vibrant blooms. Learn expert pruning tips for every rose type to ensure a stunning display year after year.
Sowing seeds – A beginner’s guide
A simple guide to sowing seeds with the absolute beginner in mind. You don't need green fingers, just follow these steps.
Deadheading flowers – More buds, more blooms
Advice on deadheading (the removal of spent flowers) for most annual and perennial plants. Encourage more flower production.
Storing Gladioli Bulbs Overwinter – How To Protect Them Now!
Preserve your gladioli varieties season after season with expert tips on storing gladioli overwinter in a frost-free environment.
Potato Blight: Organic control methods
Organic methods for avoiding the dreaded potato blight which will turn your potatoes into a black mush unless quick treatment.
Hedge & hedging plants – information for allotments
Hedges, Fences and walls can all serve similar purposes – marking and maintaining boundaries, keeping children or pets contained or to provide a greater sense of privacy. It is fair to say we are a little biased! But here are some good reasons for choosing a hedge.Hedges have greater ‘kerbside appeal’ offering beauty and interest in all seasons while softening the lines of buildings making houses look more in keeping with their gardens.
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.
How to overwinter Dahlias within the UK
Dahlia are tender perennials and must be protected from hard frosts. Here is a guide to storing Dahlia tubers during the coldest winter months and an answer to the question: can you leave dahlias in the ground over winter?
Overwintering Begonias in the UK – Frost Free Guide
A complete guide to storing and overwintering begonia tubers in the UK. How to store Begonias over winter & why you should bother.
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.