Winter Flowering Plants
We all know that British winters are generally dark and fairly dreary. The reduction…
Category: Planting
Winter Vegetables to Grow UK
Most people think of gardens in winter as some barren wasteland that has to…
Growing Herbs in Pots UK
Aside from gardening, one of my favourite pastimes is whipping up tasty dishes in…
How to Use a Bulb Planter
Planting bulbs is one of the best ways to add a burst of colour…
House Plants on a Windowsill
If you’re not already growing house plants on a windowsill or two at home,…
When to Fertilise Perennials and Shrubs
Shrubs and perennials are a common sight in gardens all over the UK, especially…
What Do I Need to Start a Vegetable Garden?
Nothing beats the taste of homegrown fresh vegetables and fruit. The stuff in the…
Best Way to Compact Soil to Lay a Lawn
One of the keys to laying a beautiful lawn, and for keeping it healthy…
How to look after lavender
I’m of the opinion that everyone should have lavender of some kind growing in…
How to Plant Potatoes UK
It can’t be denied that potatoes are a huge part of traditional cuisine in…
How to Make Raised Planters
Using raised planters, also known as elevated planter boxes, to grow plants, flowers, and…
How to Plant Grass Seed
The lawn is the centrepiece of a large percentage of UK gardens. There’s not…
How to vent a Greenhouse
Greenhouses are an excellent addition to the homes or allotments of UK gardeners. They…
How to Plant Cucumber Seeds and Germinate Seeds
Mankind has been enjoying cucumbers for thousands of years, if not tens of thousands.…
How to plant onions
With onions being the backbone of so many of the most delicious recipes, doesn’t…
How to Plant Sunflower Seeds
Who wouldn’t want a garden with beautiful sunflowers gently blowing in the breeze? There…
How to water tomato plants
As we’ve already provided our readers with a guide on how to grow tomatoes…
Best herbs to grow in your kitchen and how to look after them
As someone who likes to think they can cook – although the other half…
How and when to plant strawberries in the U.K
Strawberries, who doesn’t just love that distinct, sweet taste? Especially when covered in fresh…
How to grow and cut Rhubarb, then eat it!
Rhubarb is an excellent vegetable to grow for new gardeners. This reddish tinged, celery…