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 …
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 …
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? 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 …
Organic gardening at its best, a guide to starting to grow your own the no dig way, easy maintenance, less time more vegetables.
How to Combat Climate Change In Your Garden With the ever more noticeable problems of climate change comes the inevitable pressure for us to right some of the wrongs that we have inflicted on our environment. We have to take the matter of environmental awareness seriously. As gardeners we can look at various ways …
How to Grow Plant Seeds. 5 Easy Steps Through Autumn and Winter one of my favourite pastimes is browsing seed catalogues and online seed shops. Now is the time to start sowing some of the ones I obtained and also some that I collected from my garden. Read on to learn How to Grow …
