Fiona and Micheal's Garden Notes

Slugs can be a gardener’s worst nightmare. These slimy pests can wreak havoc on your plants, devouring leaves and causing untold damage. Fortunately, there are effective, eco-friendly methods to control slug populations, one of...

When it comes to cultivating vegetables with minimal maintenance, using black woven weed-suppressing sheeting proves to be a game changer. This landscape fabric not only reduces the effort you put into managing your garden...

Concept garden illustrations Welcome to GardenAdvice, Fiona and Michael. We are delighted to be working with you. This guide sets out our initial approach and the first round of practical tasks we are recommending...

Master Vegetable Schedule Vegetable Sow Indoors Sow Outdoors Harvest Window Asparagus Feb – Mar (Plant Crowns Mar-Apr) April – June Beets Mar Apr – July July – Oct Broad Beans Feb Mar – May...

azalea acidic soil loving plant Addressing Compacted Soil in the Main Garden Area The left-hand side of your back garden is showing signs of destructured, compacted soil. This type of soil condition restricts root...

Now in February is the perfect time to start one of the garden’s most rewarding projects – sowing sweet peas. These delightful climbers will provide months of fragrant blooms for both your garden displays...

As your spring bulbs begin to shoot through the soil, it’s an ideal time to give them a small feed to support their growth and ensure strong flowers for next season. When and How...

Crocus bulb flowers Spring flowering bulbs bring a splash of colour after the long winter months. With the right timing and technique you can enjoy vibrant displays of daffodils, crocuses, tulips and more. Here’s...