Complete Guide to Horticultural Grit
Anyone with a garden or allotment knows that good soil structure is the foundation of healthy plants. We’re all looking for ways to improve it, ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 17, 2025
Outdoor
Vampire Lily Secrets: Tips and Tricks for Thriving Dracunculus Vulgaris Plants
This is one of the most named plants around: Dracunculus vulgaris (also known as Arum dracunculus) is also known as the Dragon Arum, the Vampire ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 17, 2025
How to Remove Black Lichen from Patio
Picture this: it’s a lazy Sunday afternoon. You’re lounging on your patio, a steaming cup of tea in hand, surrounded by your loved ones. The ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 17, 2025
Black Dahlia Flowers: Master the Art of Cultivating Breathtaking Blooms
We previously wrote about all the outdoor black flowers available for gardeners to grow, with many new varieties appearing over the last 10 years. Being ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 17, 2025
5 Rarest Succulents in the Wild
Succulents are fantastic to grow indoors, with hundreds of varieties to choose from, but make sure you are not buying a protected wild succulent variety. ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 14, 2025
10 Black Flowers for Outdoor Borders, Containers and Handing Baskets
I recently created an orange flower section in a new border and have been looking to compliment them with some black flowering plants. These are ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 14, 2025
Sunflower with Multiple Heads
Do you love sunflowers? If so, you’re not alone! But if you’ve always thought sunflowers only grow a single large bloom, you might be in ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 14, 2025
How to Lay Slate Chippings
If you are struggling to keep on top of your weeds and don’t like the look of wood chippings, slate chippings could be the answer. ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 14, 2025
Master the Art of Box Lollipop Trees & Topiary: Upgrade Your Landscape Design
Lollipop trees look wonderful, but they don’t get their shape naturally. The plants are pruned to grow into a sphere that rests on a tall ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 14, 2025
Best Rain Butts
Even in a country with a mild and rainy climate, there’s a recent shift towards conserving rainwater and being as environmentally friendly as possible. Rain ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 14, 2025
How to Water Outdoor Plants When you go Away
If you have booked a holiday this summer or any time away, I’m sure the gardener’s anxiety has started “are my plants all going to ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 14, 2025
How to Water Plants Properly
If you are starting out with gardening, it’s difficult to know how often you should water your plants, especially when websites give you different answers. ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 14, 2025
Planting a Creeping Thyme Lawn
Maintaining a traditional lawn can be hard work, and for many, it feels more like a chore than a joy. If you’re thinking about digging ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 13, 2025
How to Improve Soil Drainage
Most plants need well-drained soil to thrive, as standing water around the roots can quickly lead to rot. If rainwater struggles to drain through your ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 13, 2025
Best Edible Flowers to Grow in the UK
In the UK, we are not big on eating flowers. But this should change. Flowers can really brighten up salads and cocktails, along with adding ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 13, 2025
A Complete Guide to Mulch
Spring is here, and that means it’s time to get mulching (yes, that’s definitely a word!). If you haven’t already, now is the perfect moment ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 13, 2025
Planting Bulbs in Grass: The Complete Guide
If you want to add a burst of spring colour to your lawn, autumn is the time to plant bulbs. I’ve just planted 45 crocus ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 13, 2025
Top-Rated Small Pond Filters: Keep Your Pond Crystal Clear
If you plan on creating a small pond this year in your garden, you will need a pond filter to keep things clean, especially if ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 13, 2025
10 Best Flowering Pond Plants
Anyone can have a pond in their garden, they don’t have to be large; a washing up bowl planted in the ground with water and ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 13, 2025
Best Oxygenating Plants for Ponds
Plants come in diverse colors, shapes, varieties, and sizes, and surprisingly, they offer much more benefits than just giving your pond a gorgeous feel and ... Read more
Written by: Gareth
Published on: March 13, 2025