Asparagus is a delicious early summer perennial vegetable grown for tender young shoots, known as spears. It’s a delicacy that might seem out of reach as a grow-your-own crop, as it needs space and long-term commitment....
How to grow winter salads and other crops – With the cost of living rising quickly in the Uk and around the world the time has never been better to start growing your own...
As the climate warms in the UK yew trees and plants ( taxus baccata ) seem to be producing more fruit and seed as berry seeds.The seeds are contained within a red fleshy coating...
Although a little hard work is involved, these fallen leaves are valuable; they can be composted, making a rich organic mulch and soil improver, given a little time and encouragement. Compost created from fallen...
A hedge can be an important part of a property such as a house. Often providing privacy and screening unwanted views and overlooking windows etcIt’s important to maintain your hedge as replacing it can...
Traditionally autumn is the best time to renovate and improve your lawn. With the weather turning cooler but with the soil still warm from the summer sun it’s easy to spike or use a...
Neutral and alkaline soil with a soil pH of 6.5 and above in most cases is not the best soil for growing acid-loving plants such as azaleas and Rhododendrons.If you have garden soil with...
Caring for Lavender in your garden, late August and early September is a great opportunity to make a start on pruning it back for the cooler months. Pruning is absolutely key to the longevity...
After investing your time and money in establishing your climbing plants such as clematis armandii and wall shrubs including ceanothus it’s important to safeguard your plants by creating a sturdy framework that will support...
If you are planning a new garden or starting on renovating an existing garden we have several services which will help you team up with a Gardening expert from GardenAdvice to help you from...
