Blog – tagged "spring" – Page 4

April 26, 2018

How to get rid of weeds

Weeds are always going to be a problem for gardeners but this blog sets out a few solutions, including how to prevent them.

January 16, 2017

Hayes Hellebores

You know spring has arrived when hellebores appear in your garden. This blog tells you how to grow these beauties and describes the new varieties on offer.

October 26, 2016

How And When To Plant Garlic

Now many of us use garlic in our cooking it makes sense to grow your own, it's so much more flavoursome than supermarket produce. This blog gives you tips for growing and cooking this pungent bulb.

October 11, 2016

How To Grow Bedding Pansies And Violas

Pansies and violas are the mainstay of the winter containers and hanging baskets and with a little care you can have them flowering over a long period.

June 6, 2016

How To Clean Hard Surfaces In The Garden

This blog and video shows how easy it is to maintain your garden paths and patio areas. Slippery surfaces are one of the major causes of accidents in the garden so stay safe and keep your surfaces free of algae.

April 20, 2016

How To Care For Alpines

If you only have a small outdoor space then growing alpines means you can pack more plants into your space and this blog gives you tips on how to grow these little gems. Even broken pots can be utilised and formed into an arrangement.

April 11, 2016

How To Choose The Correct Weed Killer

This blog helps you choose the correct weed killer for your particular situation. Most weed killers are now environmentally friendly, however the only guaranteed wildlife friendly weed killer is to hand weed and compost the non-invasive species.

September 24, 2015

How To Choose Which Raspberries To Grow For The Longest Cropping Season

Raspberries are one of those fruits which are fairly expensive in the supermarket so it makes sense to grow your own. This guide gives you a range of varieties which, if combined, can give you raspberries from early summer through to autumn.

September 22, 2015

How To Bring Colour Into The Home With A Bowl Of Spring Bulbs

This blog gives you some ideas of how to bring the delights of the spring garden into your home with a pot of bulbs. Several varieties of these delightful bulbs are heavily scented and will fill your home with their delicious aroma.

February 22, 2015

How To Clean The Mould Off Synthetic Rattan Garden Furniture

Mould on your outdoor garden furniture should not be a problem unless it has been covered over the winter with no airflow, however if you do see some then it needs to be dealt with quickly and these tips should help you resolve the situation.

August 3, 2014

How To Get Rid Of Tough Weeds

Pernicious weeds are extremely difficult to get rid of and even though you think they have disappeared they have a tendency to reappear. This blog gives you some solutions to the problem, however they may need repeating several times.

April 13, 2014

How To Get Rid Of Moss From The Lawn

Having moss in the lawn is unsightly and usually the result of the area being poorly drained, which also has to be tackled if you want to maintain pristine green grass.

March 20, 2013

How To Choose Plants For Shade

Most of us have a problem area in the garden and that's usually a shady spot, under the eaves of the house, under trees or in the shadow of a boundary. This blog gives you plenty of ideas to inject some colour into these areas.