Blog – tagged "tips" – Page 2

January 1, 2025

Got a problem damp, shady area in your garden?

An area of damp shade can be a problem but there are plenty of plants which thrive in these conditions and this blog gives you ideas for planting up your own area.

January 1, 2025

Now is the time to start preparing a new herbaceous border

Achieving an overflowing herbaceous border takes a bit of preparatory work so read this blog to help you grow a stunning selection of herbaceous plants. If you want a classic English garden then an herbaceous border is a must.

January 1, 2025

Plant spring bulbs ‘In The Green’

Some bulbs can be difficult to establish when you plant them as dry bulbs but if you plant them when they are actually growing they will grow away quite happily, so even if they are a little more expensive than dry bulbs they are more cost effective in the long run.

January 1, 2025

Hayes guide to the best potato varieties

Potatoes grown at home are a taste sensation compared to supermarket produce so if you have a little space, even just a large tub or old compost bag you can still grow potatoes. This blog takes you through the best varieties for your situation.

January 1, 2025

The key to a productive garden is healthy soil

All gardeners know that the only way to achieve great results starts with the soil. It stands to reason that if you continually take from the earth it will eventually become depleted and unproductive. Read these tips for improving your own soil.

January 1, 2025

Best easy garden plants

If you are new to gardening and need a little help as to what plants to start off with this blog comes up with some specimens, easy to grow and maintain, for your new outdoor space.

January 1, 2025

Sow tomato seeds in late winter/early spring

This blog and video shows just how easy it is to start your 'grow-your-own' journey. Future blogs take you through how to plant them out in the greenhouse, how to pinch out the side shoots so you get a good crop and how and when to feed and water your plants.

July 20, 2024

How To Utilise A Glut Of Apples

Even a single apple tree can yield far more fruit than you can eat so we have put together some suggestions for making these delicious fruits last over winter. Not all apples are suitable for storing but there are still plenty of other ways of preserving them.

July 20, 2024

How To Grow Bountiful Blackberries

Blackberries are packed full of nutrients, taste delicious and best of all can be had for free. Not only do you get delicious food you also get some exercise from a walk in the countryside. If you do have space in your veggie plot there are some good varieties giving you huge plump juicy berries. Just add a cooking apple tree and you have the recipe for tasty crumble.

July 20, 2024

How To Preserve Apples

If you have the space in your garden why not grow an apple tree, just one tree will yield plenty of delicious pesticide free fruit over the winter. Family trees have more than one variety on the same tree so you don't need a pollinator. If your apples won't store over the winter you can still juice, freeze, puree or dry to keep you fed over the winter

June 11, 2024

How Do I Plant Up A Container With Summer Bedding Plants?

There's nothing like the exuberance of summer flowers and even if you don't have a garden you can still have containers packed with colour. Just remember to feed every week, keep well-watered and deadhead to keep them flowering into autumn.

June 10, 2024

How to keep your plants alive when you go on holiday

Going on holiday when you have a garden full of beautiful flowers, veggies and containers relying on being watered every day for their survival, can be fraught and spoil your break. If you have fantastic neighbours your prayers are answered but if you don't there are a few tips to ensure you come home to to a thriving garden.

May 7, 2024

How To Grow Scorching Senettis For A Hot Display Over Summer

Senettis are available in striking eye-popping colours and are ideal for providing a focal point in containers. Just keep dead-heading, feeding regularly and keeping watered for a stunning display over summer.

May 7, 2024

How To Stay Safe In The Garden

The garden is often our pride and joy and the place where we spend a lot of time in summer; gardening, soaking up the sun, entertaining, playing or barbecuing. However it is where a huge number of accidents take place so we've put together some tips to help you keep safe.

May 7, 2024

How To Save Water In The Garden; 10 Top Tips

With climate change looking likely to alter our rainfall patterns to produce dryer summers anything we can do to save water (and money) in the garden is worth spending a little time changing our habits.

May 7, 2024

Best Ways To Save Money In The Garden; 30 Top Tips

There are plenty of things we can do in the garden to save money, most of them simple and quick and this blog gives you a few ideas. With the cost of living crisis biting deep if we can save money in the garden it leaves a little extra for a treat.