How To Grow Succulent Plants Succulents are plants that store water. They grow in arid climates or arid soil conditions in areas that have little or no rainfall. They conserve water in their thick fleshy leaves or stems. This is an introduction on a diverse and very interesting group of plants. How to grow …
The Best Organic Fertiliser To Help Your Garden Grow. Now more than ever we are becoming aware of the damage that has been wrought on the environment and on our health by using harmful chemicals in our gardens in the desire to produce perfect blooms and vegetables. We can make a big impact on …
How To Plant A Hardy Perennial Border Like A Pro Have you ever visited public gardens, a friend or neighbours garden and thought… “I would love a border like that”? Well, you can, with a little know how and planning, you too, can grow perennials and have a picture perfect border full of flowers …
How To Grow Peonies In Your Garden – Planting, Propagating and Care Spring time, walking around a garden in anticipation of new life starting to appear is one of life’s little pleasures. Coming across the tiny furls of new peony growth is an absolute joy. Peonies are the epitome of mid to late spring planting …
How to Grow a Clematis Clematis are one of, if not the most popular choice of climbing plant, as they are easy to grow and maintain. They are reliable, hardy climbers offering colour, scent and seasonal interest. I am often ask me how to care for clematis plants. They are not high maintenance plants, …
How to Take Root Cuttings – Learn How to Propagate Your Favourite Herbaceous Plants Taking root cuttings is a simple way to propagate herbaceous plants to build up your stock. Follow this easy step by step guide which shows you how to take root cuttings from your favourite plants. Propagating your own plants is …
Hardwood Cuttings Technique How to take hardwood cuttings in 5 Easy Steps from woody perennials and shrubs such as buddleia, choisya, roses and cornus. One of the most pleasant jobs of gardening is propagating and nurturing new plants. The hardwood cuttings technique is very straight forward and it is satisfying to see new …
Autumn Lawn Maintenance in 5 Easy Steps Is your grass looking tired, patchy and generally in a state of disrepair? Clients often ask me how to improve and care for their lawns. We like to enjoy our gardens, including our lawns and so we should, but all this use and movement causes some damage …
I enjoy making compost, it’s a good feeling when you turn out the compost bin to find nutrient rich, organic humus that you can use on your garden, made from garden and organic household waste. The one thing to remember is that the best garden compost needs to have a good mix of moist/nitrogen and …
