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Tag: Gardening

Companion Planting

Plants are like people. They get on well with some of their neighbours and have problems relating to others. So it's a good idea...

Making Compost

Composting is a traditional method of recycling waste. The process involves soil micro-organisms...

Garden Maintenance

Gardens rest and recuperate at this time of year, but keep up the maintenance to enjoy a fruitful spring garden.

Winter Plant Health

Winter is when your plants and garden take a bit of a rest and regroup; they have different requirements, so remember to adjust your care regime accordingly.

Garden Chemicals

Sometimes gardeners turn to chemicals which can be hazardous if used, stored or disposed of incorrectly.

Going Potty

If you have limited garden space, potted plants are an excellent option. You can move them to catch the sun, they don't require a huge amount of space and the pots themselves become a feature on your patio or windowsill.

Early Spring Gardening Checklist

The sight of tender, new leaves gracing bared boned trees, roses and climbers and the first freesias, erlicheer, magnolias, bluebells, jasmine and first spring blossoms just lift the spirit, don't they? If you can't wait to get outside and enjoy the garde

Winter Gardening To-Do List

Show some love to the garden this winter by digging it over, giving it some compost and anything else that inspires you to improve its overall soil quality in time for spring planting.