Begonia’s can be grown from both tubers and seeds, if you want to know how to start begonia tubers read our article here. But if you want to learn how …

Spring is finally arriving. Well, it should be but it’s still absolutely freezing today. Nonetheless, with spring coming in, it means we finally get to get back in the garden …

If you have just started looking into your screening options then you will have undoubtedly been overwhelmed by all the different options out there. Luckily, I have gathered my favourite …

Join me as I buy (with my own money) and test some of the most popular loppers currently available. I test these loppers to the limit, one set of loppers …

Fuchsias are a staple of British gardens, these perennial shrubby plants are found everywhere. Grown for their bright flowers, which with a little attention can flower all summer, and hardiness for those cold …

Fuchsia are a wonderful flower to have in any garden but after a few years, they can get tough, woody and unruly. When this time comes you will need to …

If you are planning on or have just bought your first fuchsia you may be wondering where to plant it in your garden. Do fuchsia plants like sun or shade? …

Fuchsias are a staple of British gardens, these perennial shrubby plants are found everywhere. Grown for their bright flowers, which with a little attention can flower all summer, and hardiness for …

Fuchsias are a staple of British gardens, these perennial shrubby plants are found everywhere. Grown for their bright flowers and hardiness for those cold British winters. The first written description …

Fuchsias are a staple of British gardens, these shrubby perennial plants are found everywhere. Grown for their bright flowers and hardiness for those cold British winters. The first written description …

Fuchsias are a staple of British gardens, these shrubby plants are found everywhere. Grown for their bright flowers and hardiness for those cold British winters. The first written description of …

Fuchsias are a staple of British gardens, these shrubby plants are found everywhere. They are a hugely popular perennial. Grown for their bright flowers and hardiness for those cold British …

Want to grow some gorgeous lupins but only have pot space available to grow new plants in? Can you grow lupins in pots or are they too large? Let’s have …

Lupins Lupins are a beautiful flower that you will find in many British gardens. Lupins are a staple of British cottage gardens, famed for both their height and colour. Originally hailing …

If this is one of your first seasons growing lupins then you will inevitably be anxious to see your first beautiful flower spikes, but when do lupins start flowering? Well, …

Adding more lawn seed to an existing lawn is commonly known as overseeding, this garden practice is one of the key steps to achieving a lush green lawn. Sowing grass …

If you are currently enjoying some gorgeous lupin blooms in your garden then you will have one prominent question on your mind, how long do lupins flower for? Then as …

Lupins provide a stunning flowering display which is what makes them so popular with gardeners up and down the country. but what do you do with lupins once they have …

Yes! Lupins can be easily grown from the pods left behind after their vibrant flower display. Read on to find out the best way to grow your lupins from seed …

If you have been enjoying the blooms on your lupins for a few years now then your mind may start to wander and wonder how much longer you will be …

Lupins Lupins are a beautiful flower that you will find in many British gardens. Lupins are a staple of British cottage gardens, famed for both their height and colour. They …

Lupins Lupins are a beautiful flower that you will find in many British gardens. Lupins are a staple of British cottage gardens, famed for both their height and colour. Originally …

Lupins are gorgeous, but alas their flowering spikes can begin to disappear all too soon. Don’t panic just yet though. Regular deadheading of your lupins can provide additional flower spikes, …

Horsetail is a serious pest; it always seems to find a way to come back. This invasive, deep routed weed can spread quickly and grow back year after year, even …

We have all wondered before about what plants will grow in a greenhouse in a UK winter. Note for this article, I am just talking about unheated greenhouses. If you …

Mulching carrots is a great way to protect them and allows you to grow carrots over winter, even outdoors. Read on to find out how to mulch your carrots for …

Winter conjures up images of cold bleak days and not much life in the garden, meanwhile, everyone would love a steady supply of fresh homegrown vegetables over the winter but …

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 …

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 …

Even just a little pond can make a massive difference to the variety of wildlife you can attract to your garden. Think frogs, newts, dragonflies, birds and even hedgehogs! If …

Ponds can become a key feature of any garden, but to really get a pond looking its best you need the right plants. Planting out a pond can seem like …

Acidic soil is usually caused by an abundance of decaying material, for this reason, forest floors usually contain very acidic soil. The best way to test the pH level of …

The great thing about this method of cleaning your patio is that it is very inexpensive to do. Often we have what is needed in our cleaning cupboards, which means …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I went out and purchased three of the most popular styles of weed burners with my own money and then put them to the test for you, my dear readers! …

Why you need the best pond pump If you are just thinking of creating your first pond or are a seasoned pond expert the best pond pump can literally make …

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 …

When it comes to our gardens, there can be one problematic area that we want to bypass after the winter months. It can be a vast expanse of space. Be …

Use Quick Sprouting Seeds We all know how easily distracted young children can be, they don’t have the patience to wait months to finally see some seed growth. That’s why …

Sharpening your shears and loppers is the key to speeding up your pruning work. While it can seem bothersome to take a few extra minutes to sharpen your tools, getting …

Non-weedkiller Options You can obviously use weed killers if you want to remove weeds from a lawn. But I prefer to garden organically where possible and think more people should, …

There are not many sights more daunting to a gardener than a completely overgrown garden. Weeds growing out of every possible nook & cranny, brambles sprawling out from the undergrowth, …

One of the most frustrating things about Block Paving is weeds growing in between the gaps. They can make your beautiful paving look unsightly. They can also be incredibly tedious …