If your vegetable garden has gotten a little overgrown or you have just taken over a new allotment then you will need to know how to clear those weeds. Read on to find my guide to clearing a vegetable garden that is full of weeds.How to Clear a Vegetable Garden Full of WeedsHow to Clear a ...

growbags come in all shapes, sizes and prices. But are the more expensive growbags worth it? I ran a trial to find out.growbags ready to goWhat is the trail?My setup is pretty basic, I have bought six different grow bags and will be testing them by growing two tomatoes in each bag. I ...

If your growing season is drawing to a close and you have some old used up grow bags then you may be wondering what you can do with them. Read on for my top tips and advice on how to recycle used grow bags.What to do with used grow bagsWhy You Shouldn't Reuse Grow BagsThere are two ...

If gardening in a greenhouse or poly tunnel you may well be using grow bags. But there are so many different sizes of grow bags available, what size do you need?Tomato in Grow BagThe bigger the grow bag you have the more room there will be for the roots of your plant to grow into. Also ...

Raised beds are really popular on allotments, but why? Read my mega guide to find out why raised beds and allotments go together so well.Raised Beds For AllotmentsAre raised beds good for allotments?Yes, put simply raised beds and allotments got together like a horse and carriage. ...

If you are thinking of using raised beds in your garden or allotment then you will be wondering what advantage they give you over gardening straight into the ground. So let me give you some of the benefits of raised beds and why you should or shouldn't use raised beds.why use raised beds...

If you have just finished building a raised bed, maybe even using my guide, then your next thought will be what soil do I put in my raised bed? Well, let me help you out and also offer a few money saving tips!what soil to put in raised bedsWhen it comes to filling a new raised bed you have ...

Cucumbers are a thirsty plant, especially when they start getting large. They are so thirsty in fact that you may believe that it is impossible to overwater them, but is this true?Can you overwater cucumbers?Yes, you can. When growing them in a greenhouse it will be hard to overwater ...

If you do a lot of woodworking you will inevitably be left with a lot of sawdust and maybe thinking of useful ways to reuse that sawdust. We would all rather reuse something if it can be used well for another purpose, but can you use sawdust as mulch?Well, that depends, on a few things. ...

We have all wondered before about what plants will grow in a greenhouse in a UK winter. Note for this article we are talking about unheated greenhouses. If you plan on heating your greenhouse then obviously you will be able to grow an even wider variety of plants.One key thing to remember is ...

How to mulch carrots for winter Everyone who has grown their own carrots before will know just how delicious they are. But not many gardeners know they can grow winter carrots, even in the UK. Using greenhouses and cold frames will allow you to extend the growing season of your carrots into ...

Everyone would love a steady supply of fresh homegrown vegetables over the winter but think it impossible to grow their own. Well, fear not, even when the nights are drawing in and the days getting colder and colder you can still produce an ample supply of fresh veg. How? Well simply put, use pots ...

The short answer is yes; you can grow potatoes in winter here in the UK. To grow potatoes in winter you need to select the right varieties and grow them in either a heated greenhouse, insulated cold frame or indoors. It's not quite that simple though so make sure you read our guide to ensure your ...

A cold frame can be a useful tool for gardeners, allowing you to extend your growing season at both ends of the year. They are incredibly helpful for UK gardeners where we have shorter seasons than other parts of the world.A cold frame is usually a simple timber box, sometimes metal. Fixed into ...

The pH of the soil is the value given to how acidic or alkaline your soil is. If you can remember back to high school science pH is on a scale of 0-14 0 = most acidic 7 = neutral and 14= most alkaline.Your soils pH level can have a massive impact on plant growth, some plants will thrive in ...

If you have flower beds or are working on a vegetable garden, a garden fork is an essential tool every amateur or experienced gardener needs. One may be forgiven for thinking that a garden fork is just one simple tool, but not all garden forks are the same. If you need to dig around a vegetable ...

A cordless strimmer can be used for garden maintenance such as tidying lawn borders, trimming tall grass, tackling overgrowth, and getting in those hard-to-reach areas where wires would usually hold you back. There are different sizes available to match the size of your garden, making them ideal ...

As all keen gardeners know, it’s not always easy getting those damn plants to grow. Sometimes it feels like no matter what you do, you can never quite achieve the growth you expected. The good news is that no matter how bad things may seem, there are always things you can do that’ll push things in ...

The Best Gardening Spades A good spade will last you years, maybe even decades, that's why it's important to pick the right one if you are thinking of making a decent investment in a new spade. We have taken the time, effort and money out of this problem for you and examined the best garden ...

What is a pruning saw? A pruning saw is a short, often curved, saw created for sawing medium branches for the purpose of pruning, hence the name. A pruning saw will have really sharp angular teeth specifically created for cutting through live wood. Pruning saws come in fixed and foldable forms ...

Welcome to our guide on growing vegetables. We hope to turn this page into a repository on all things veg! Keep checking back as we keep adding to the long list of veg. VegetablesCarrotsOne of the most popular vegetables grown in Britain. When planned correctly, you can harvest carrots ...

Cutting wet grass is an exercise in patience. For much of the year, your garden is constantly growing regardless of whether conditions favour its maintenance. In a perfect world, grass would grow at a steady pace every day, and there would be set times to cut the grass during which all of the many ...

Pruning apple trees can be a daunting prospect to many gardeners, but it really needn't be. Take your time and you can't go far wrong. And remember that doing something is better than leaving the tree to grow out of control. It is best to prune apple trees while they are bare, I try and cut in ...