Garden Advice
Need a gift for a girl who gardens? Whether it’s on her wishlist or a surprise gesture, gardening gear is a winning choice. Check out these gardening gift ideas for her. Weatherproof boots Who says hard-wearing, 100% waterproof boots can’t...
Need a gift for the garden-mad man in your life? You’re in luck! Here’s our pick of gardening gifts for dad, hubby or any guy who loves getting out in the garden. Weatherproof boots Give him the boot! A pair...
In the wild, it’s the norm for plants to grow alongside a variety of different species. A local diversity of plant life helps to condition soil, make nutrients accessible, attract pollinators and keep populations of insects, animals and invasive plants...
Spring is all about the rush of new life after winter, with bundles of fresh energy to be converted into flowers, fruit, foliage and edible produce. As a gardener, your job is to set up and maintain the optimal conditions...
Who doesn’t love the idea of having garden-fresh herbs just a stone’s throw from the kitchen? There’s more to herbs than you might imagine, and spring is a fantastic time to try your hand at growing some culinary classics. You...
Freshly picked fruit is one of life’s little joys, so why not bring it into your garden? There are a number of fruit trees, shrubs and vines that are suitable for planting in spring. Whether it’s planting a large fruit...
While flowers abound all year round, spring is the season for riots of colourful blooms. It’s also a great time for getting many flowering plants and seeds in the ground. There are endless varieties of flowering plants for gardeners to...
Top 10 Bulbs To Plant In Spring
Flowering bulbs are a gardener’s delight, offering stunning seasonal displays in beds, borders, pots and containers. Whether planted as a singular specimen, grouped en-masse or naturalised in woodland-style drifts, they look spectacular. While many people associate bulbs with spring-flowering varieties...
Best Vegetables To Plant In Spring
With winter winding down, it’s time to think about getting your hands dirty in the veggie patch. Spring is prime time for germinating seeds for harvesting in summer and autumn. Seeds may take longer to grow and be a little...