
Ten Gardening Mistakes By Gnarley Gnome
Top Ten Gardening Mistakes How do! I'm Gnarly the Garden Gnome, grumbling about the gardening mistakes made by the present owner in my garden. 1. He waters without care Either he...

How To Grow Summer Flowering Bulbs
Plug that gap in the border in an instant with a pot of flowering bulbs At this time of year it is sometimes difficult to conjure up warm summer days...

THE XMAS FACTOR
When we think of the run-up to Christmas, we think of pre-December mince pies, choosing your advent calendar, planning your office Christmas part outfit, and the ubiquity of Christmas Songs....

Autumn - The Time For Planting
This blog gives the reader the gen on what makes Stairway Trees so much better than those grown in a conventional plastic pot. Air-Pots give your tree a much better chance of establishing quickly which in turn leads to a stronger tree.

How To Grow Your Own ‘5 A Day’
Make space for your favourite fruit crops and you will soon be reaping the mouth-watering rewards of unbeatable freshness and fantastic flavour. What could be more magical than wandering out...

How To Grow Lovely Lavatera
Celebrate summer with the help of a classic, floriferous shrub - Lavatera. It’s popular name is mallow & it is an easy to grow shrub that increases in size quickly...

How To Have Brilliant Borders
Add some brilliant colour to your garden or patio this summer by planting up an exciting border or sprucing up a dull corner. You may have a section of border...

6 Steps To A Happy Pond
Ponds can be a real lifesaver for wildlife and having one in your outdoor space is easier than you think, even if you only have a small back yard you can have a pond in a barrel. This guide will give you the tools to keep your pond in great condition.

How To Grow Rockery Iris
Early Flowering Iris Irises are a flamboyant and colourful addition to any garden and they are such a diverse group of plants that it is easy to provide the right...

Very Berry Christmas
Decorate your garden for Christmas using shrubs that carry berries. Pyracantha and Cotoneaster are not only bright and beautiful; they are useful too, providing an excellent source of food and...

How To Grow Amazing Amaryllis
Amaryllis put on a spectacular show over the winter months but can be difficult to get to re-flower the following year. This blog gives you some tips on how to care for these stunners.

How To Grow Colourful Conifers
Conifers are back in style - perfect for year round interest and colour! There is a lot of variation in shape, size & foliage in conifers; Chamaecyparis have fronds of...

How To Make A Spicy Pumpkin Tagine
One of the most popular pastimes at this time of year is making a Halloween Lantern & pumpkins are so cheap & easy to get hold of that the whole...