Pond Planting Ideas
Creating a Balanced Wildlife Pond Planting Plan A simple guide to planting zones, plant choice, and positioning around your pond A successful wildlife pond isn’t just about digging a hole and filling it with...
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Growing melons in a glasshouse
Few crops reward the greenhouse grower with more drama — or more flavour — than a well-grown melon. Yet melons have a reputation for being demanding, and much of that reputation traces back to...
Avoiding Blanket Weed When Adding New Pond Plants
Blanket Weed One of the most common ways blanket weed (string algae) gets into a pond is through new plants from nurseries or garden centres. Even healthy-looking plants can carry small strands or spores...
Planting a New Wildlife Pond: A Practical Guide to Plant Selection and Layout
Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Crowborough’ Creating a wildlife pond is one of the most effective ways to support biodiversity in a garden. By carefully selecting plants across different depth zones, you can create a balanced ecosystem...
Creating a Wildlife Pond – Construction Guide & Practical Notes
A wildlife pond is one of the most valuable features you can add to a garden. When designed and built correctly, it quickly becomes a balanced ecosystem, supporting insects, amphibians, birds, and plant life....
Starting Your Spring Sowing Season
Bell jars for early season crops As we move into spring, it’s time to start thinking about sowing seeds for the growing season ahead. February and March are exciting months in the garden –...
Gardening Calendar for February 2026
Fruiting buds on an apple tree – note the short stubby buds with rings around these are fruiting buds February marks a turning point in the gardening year. As days gradually lengthen and the...
Ali’s Garden – January Action Plan
This month marks an exciting shift in Ali’s garden strategy, with a stronger focus on early-season preparation, soil health, and sustainable growing practices. Here’s what we’re working on together. Overview: What’s Changing This Year...