Plants

Clematis blooms can be gorgeous, and if you are currently basking in their glory, then there will be one question on your mind; how do I keep them flowering? Well, …

I love growing calendula up at my allotment, let me tell you why. Reason 1: Beautiful Flowers Calendula flowers are bright and cheerful, adding colour to any garden. They come …

Choose Flowers with a Trailing Growth Habit When selecting flowers for your hanging basket, choosing flowers with a trailing growth habit is important. These flowers will spill over the sides …

Everyone knows nettles as a fearsome weed to be avoided and dug up at first sight. But did you know that nettles can be incredibly useful in the garden – …

Hanging baskets can bring life and colour to outdoor spaces throughout the summer months. However, maintaining their constant flowering can be a challenge for many gardeners. Larger Hanging Baskets This …

Borage is a herb that has been used for centuries for its medicinal and culinary properties. It is also known as starflower due to its star-shaped blue flowers that bloom …

Flowering plants are essential for the survival of honeybees. These plants provide a source of nectar and pollen that bees need to produce honey and feed their young. However, not …

Nasturtiums are versatile and easy-to-grow plants that can provide a range of benefits to your vegetable garden. Here are some of the main reasons to consider growing nasturtiums alongside those …

Roses have long been cherished in both private and public gardens for their stunning variety of colours, fragrances, and forms. Growing beautiful roses, however, can be a rewarding yet challenging …

Alyssum is commonly grown as a decorative flower, but did you know it makes a great companion plant? I grow it along the edges of my beds as it has …

Dahlia tubers are expensive to buy, so you probably won’t be buying too many in one go. Not to worry, though, there is an easy way to turn one Dahlia …

Many people know that growing marigolds with tomatoes is a good idea, but they don’t know why. Well, here are some of the top reasons why you should plant some …

Who doesn’t love roses? The scent, the colours and the sheer abundance they produce. Or do they? There are many reasons why your roses might not bloom as well as …

Lupins are a beloved flower on these shores and a staple of gardens up and down the country. But what do you do when things go wrong, and your lupins …

If your sweet peas are a bit more flop than fabulous then this is the guide for you. Here I have collected together the most common sweet pea problems and …

Dahlias are magnificent flowers and I must say, one of my favourites. But can they be grown in pots? And if so, then what is the best way to grow …

If you want to grow your own rudbeckia, but you are not sure when to sow rudbeckia seeds, let me help you out and share some of my knowledge, gathered …

When is the right time to cut back crocosmia here in the UK? Do you even need to cut it back? Well, wonder no longer I have got all your …

Do you want to grow rudbeckia but only have a shady spot in the garden available and are wondering whether it will still work or not? Well ponder no longer, …

Rudbeckia is a charming perennial, or in some cases annual, flower. But does this delightful yellow flower self-seed? Or will it only spread through root growth? So, Will Rudbeckia Self …

When it comes to growing Dahlias there are two main ways people usually grow their plants, either by planting tubers or by sowing seeds. But what are the differences between …

Looking to grow some Asters but not sure whether they are an annual, perennial or even biennial? Let’s have a look and find out. So Are Asters Perennial? Yes, Asters …

Primroses are a fantastic plant because they provide a pop of colour in very early spring when there really isn’t much else about. But what colours are primroses available in? …

Want to add some primroses to your garden but not sure when is the best time to plant primroses? Then this is the article for you, let’s have a look …

Where to plant your new daffodil bulbs? It is a question many of us ponder around this time of year and one thing to definitely think about is whether daffodils …

Want a pop of springtime colour but worried you have left it too late to plant your daffodils? Let’s have a look and find out if indeed it is too …

If you have ever grown daffodils then you will notice that the clumps of flowers seemingly grow and spread over the years. Ore you may have seen them in the …

Just seen a wonderful daffodil display fade and hoping that you can enjoy the same show again this time next year? Well then you need to know if daffodils grow …

How long will your gorgeous daffodil blooms hang about for? And what about the plants themselves, how many years can you expect out of a daffodil bulb? Let’s have a …

Just planted some daffodil bulbs and can’t wait for them to flower but not so sure when this is in the UK? Well, you have come to the right place. …

What time of year should you be planting your daffodil bulbs? Let’s have a look and find out! When To Plant Ideally, daffodils should be planted in early autumn. September …

Looking to plant some daffodils for next spring but not sure how deep they should go. Well, worry not, I have you covered! So, how deep should you be planting …

Growing daffodils but not sure when is the right time to cut them back? Then this is the guide for you, I will talk you through the best time to …

Are your daffodils constantly droopy? Do they look to have the same energy level as a teenager refusing to get out of bed on a Saturday afternoon? Why does this …

Wanting to plant some daffodils but the area where you will plant them is covered in bark mulch? You must then be wondering if daffodils will grow through bark? Let’s …

With proper care, your daffodils can last years and years. But what is proper care? What do you do with daffodils once they have finished flowering? Let’s have a look …

So you are happily growing a sunflower, expecting one giant flower head but then notice multiple flower heads budding and appearing on your plant. What exactly is going on? Why …

Wanting to get a really full, gorgeous display out of your begonias this year but not sure how many plants you will need per hanging basket? Let me help you …

Keep finding caterpillars on your nasturtiums but not sure how to get rid of the little buggers? Then this is the guide for you! How To Get Rid Of Caterpillars …

Want to know if your pansies will come back every year? Well, you have come to the right place, read on to find out. Do Pansies Come Back Every Year? …

Do cosmos plants come back every year or do you need to grow or purchase new plants? Let’s have a look and find out. Do Cosmos Come Back Every Year? …

Currently, enjoying a fabulous begonia display and wondering if you can expect the same thing again next year. Do begonias come back every year? Let’s find out. Do Begonias Come …

Want to know if you can enjoy your cornflower plants year after year or if you will have to keep growing new plants from seed? Well then, this article is …

Enjoying an incredible sunflower display this summer and wondering whether it will be back again next year? Do sunflowers come back every year or are they annuals? Let’s find out. …

If you are looking to attract more bees to your garden then you need more plants that bees love. But what about hydrangeas? Do bees like hydrangeas? Do Bees like …

Banana peels can make an excellent fertiliser, but not all plants appreciate a banana peel feed. Where do hydrangeas fall? Do they love a banana milkshake or are they more …

Want to grow hydrangeas in pots but not sure where to start? Then this is the guide for you, read on to find out all you know about growing hydrangeas …

Want something to grow in a shady spot and wondering if lavender will grow there, does lavender grow in the shade? let’s have a look and find out. Does Lavender …

Looking to grow some azaleas for some early season colour but you are not sure if they will survive in your clay soil? Let’s have a look and find out …

Want to grow roses but have clay soil and you’re worried that they won’t do too well? Will roses grow in clay soil? let’s have a look and find out. …