As a GardenAdvice Advisor, one of the most delightful experiences during the summer is witnessing the magnificent display of old roses flourishing in our clients’ gardens. These roses, with names long forgotten, have withstood...
Your garden is a vibrant ecosystem teeming with life, and one of the most fascinating inhabitants are the insects. Among them, beetles stand out as an incredibly diverse and captivating group. Collecting and studying...
Ceanothus is a popular shrub that is prized for its attractive blue spring flowers and great spring colour. Native to North America, this plant is a member of the Buckthorn family and is also...
Composting has always been an effective way of saving time in the garden, saving multiple trips to the local council tip and turning your garden compost into useful material which can be used as...
Cleaning a greenhouse with disinfectant and fumigation are important steps in maintaining a healthy growing environment for plants. Here are some guidelines to follow: It is important to regularly clean and disinfect your greenhouse...
Looking at ivy and brambles from a wild garden birds point of view During spring, gardeners often find themselves in a dilemma as their natural adversaries, ivy and bramble, begin to grow rapidly. Balancing...
As your garden bulbs such as crocus and daffodils come into flower it’s important to feed them with some high potash feed such as Growmore fertilizer or liquid tomato feed to ensure they create...
Snow can cause different types of damage to conifers, depending on the amount and weight of the snow, as well as the condition and structure of the tree. Some ways snow can damage conifers...
There are several types of diseases that can affect lawns maintained by gardeners during snowy conditions. Here are some of the most common: Overall, it is essential for gardeners to take care of their...
When garden plants are covered in snow, they undergo a number of changes to adapt to the harsh winter conditions. Here are some ways that garden plants are affected by snow: Despite these challenges,...
