How do trees survive droughts
In the UK although not published most years we have a number of mini droughts defined as a period of out to 40 days without rain.Once a tree is established they have several ways...
Category: Garden Plants
Late summer plants for bees
Bees need a steady flow of flowers throughout the year to supply them with pollen and nectar for the production of honey.Two of the best late summer flowering plants to support bees areHibiscus and...
Planning for a colourful gardening spring
Gardening is all about planning. As we come into August now is the time to start thinking about organising some spring bulbs to create some early season colour next yearTraditionally spring bulbs are ordered...
Dealing with difficult perennial weeds
Most garden weeds can be controlled by my mulching and/or ground sheeting techniques without the use of chemicals, but when you are overrun with one of the top 5 UK perennial weeds, it’s time...
Photinia Leaf Spot or scab
Photinia Leaf Spot or scab ( Entomosporium maculatum )Entomosporium maculatum affects woody members of the Rosaceae Family but for gardeners, it is most notable with the Photinias. Other hosts include pear trees, hawthorn, Pyracantha,...
Why you should be using clay pots
Why you should be using clay pots for your plantsPlants love humidity in warm and hot weather, whilst plastic pots work just fine !! you will have a lot more success growing plants and...
GardenAdvice Plants Swap
Created over 10 years ago the GardenAdvice plant swap was created to help our MyGardenTeam fill a garden with colour without breaking the bank. Starting with our MyGardenTeam members swapping perennial plants with other...
Support your plants this summer
One of the most overlooked jobs in the May gardening calendar is to support your plants as they grow. Perennial plants such as phlox and other tall perennials grow at such a fast rate...
How to water houseplants
Watering your houseplants tips and advice on watering your houseplants The GardenAdvice team are often asked about the best way to water houseplants. Modern houseplants are particularly difficult to water and maintain the correct...
Newly germinated grass seed and clover lawns
As the seed germinates and reaches around 25 mm you need to pick out the larger stones from the surface over 25mm, the remainder will be rolled into the surface later.Walking on the grass...
