Blog – Page 39 – Hayes Garden World

May 28, 2015

How To Split The Seedlings Which You Buy In Pots In Early Spring

Seedlings are one of the cheapest ways to grow summer bedding plants These little pots of seedlings are a really cost effective way of raising plants. You usually get plenty...

May 21, 2015

How To Sow Black-Eyed Susan (Thunbergia Alata) Seed

Grow your own Thunbergia alata for a summer annual or winter houseplant This is a vigorous climber which is usually grown as a summer annual and will quickly cover a...

May 21, 2015

How To Prick Out Seedlings

Seeds are the cheapest way to raise plants, so get sowing Now all your seeds have germinated and put on a little growth you will need to separate them and...

May 14, 2015

How To Plant Runner Beans In The Garden

Runner beans at Sizergh Castle kitchen garden Runner beans are easy to grow, don't need much space and give a good crop Before planting Runner Beans in the ground wait...

May 1, 2015

Panicled Pieris

'Flaming Silver' Pieris are a spectacularly colourful spring shrub for the garden or container Pieris japonica are a species of fantastic evergreen spring shrubs which put on a spectacular display...

April 29, 2015

Best Essential Tools When Starting A New Garden

This blog gives you the low-down on what tools to buy if you are new to gardening. You don't need to buy everything at once, just buy the essentials as and when you need them. Take good care of them and they will last for decades.

April 22, 2015

Truly Tropical

Create your own tropical paradise in the back garden Do you dream of your own tropical paradise in your back garden? It could be easier than you think; if you...

April 20, 2015

How To Feed, Water And Re-Pot Cacti And Succulents

Cacti and succulents are the easiest group of houseplants to grow and ideal for beginners and children as they don't mind a bit of neglect. Follow our tips for keeping your plants in the best condition.

April 16, 2015

How To Keep Streptocarpus Flowering All Summer

'Nia' Streptocarpus are available in a range of colours and flower all summer They originally come from South Africa where they live in deep river valleys in-between rocks, so they...

April 14, 2015

Rare Sheep In Lake District

Huge flock of rare sheep arrive in Lake District A rare breed of sheep (Ovis aries) have been spotted in a Lake District garden centre. A huge flock of the...

April 13, 2015

How To Plant Onion Sets In The Ground

'Stuttgarter Giant' No allotment or vegetable patch is complete without versatile onions Onions are best planted in the ground as you would not get enough in a container to make...

April 13, 2015

How To Plant Potatoes In The Garden

Fresh dug new potatoes with butter and mint are 'the' taste of summer Main crop and 2nd Early potatoes should really be planted in the ground for a bumper crop,...

April 13, 2015

How To Grow Radish In The Ground Or A Container For A Crop Throughout Summer

Spice up a salad with radish; easy to grow in small spaces Radishes adds texture and spice to any salad, are easy to grow and you can have a crop...

April 10, 2015

How To Sow Seed On Impregnated Seed Tapes

Vegetables sown using seed tapes are easy and have a high germination rate Seed tapes are made from bio-degradable material which is impregnated with seed. The seed is spaced out...

April 10, 2015

How To Sow Peas And Broad Beans In The Garden

Save money by growing your own Peas and Broad Beans, easy and delicious Peas and broad beans are easy to grow and will provide a crop all through summer; as...

April 2, 2015

How To Sow Lettuce Seed In The Ground And In Containers

Lettuce are essential for salads and can easily be grown in containers Lettuces are an essential part of any salad and there are lots of varieties to choose from, just...