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How to Grow a Clematis
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. A Step By Step Guide
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 – 5 Easy Steps
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
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 …
How to Make Compost for the Garden
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 …
Autumn Plants Containers
Autumn Plants Containers Some parts of the garden may be looking a little tired by the end of summer. Summer bedding has exhausted itself and flowers are starting to fade. Fear not fellow gardeners, I can assure you that there is no shortage of plants that you can choose to add instant Autumn interest …
How to Make a Mediterranean Garden
Today I want to give you some ideas and thoughts on how to make a Mediterranean Garden. If you have ever been on holiday or visited any Mediterranean country you will probably have some enduring memories of their plants, scents and natural design features. I want to help you bring those elements together to create …
Fun Gardening Ideas for Kids
I am a strong advocate for engaging children in their outdoor surroundings, environment and gardens. There are endless great gardening ideas for children that will help you as parents, teachers, grandparents and family to give children a sound introduction to the joys of gardening. Fun Gardening Ideas for Kids I sometimes think in these days …
How do you Grow Roses? Secrets to Success
How do you grow roses? Roses are quintessentially English and to my mind a garden is not quite complete without them. The sheer diversity of roses, their colour, type, form and fragrance makes them an absolute essential addition to a garden. What could be more joyful than catching the perfume of roses on a summer …
