Dahlia Cuttings
Taking Softwood Cuttings from Dahlias Propagating dahlias from softwood cuttings is one of the best ways to increase your stock of plants while keeping them true to type. It’s a straightforward technique, but success...
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How to Grow Melons Successfully (Outdoors & in a Glasshouse)
Growing melons such as cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon is extremely rewarding. With the right warmth, sunshine, and soil, even UK gardeners can enjoy sweet, home-grown fruit. Melons are heat-loving plants, so careful timing and...
Using Cardboard Under Mulch to Suppress Annual Weeds
Old cardboard delivery boxes If you have borders full of annual weeds or large numbers of weed seedlings, using cardboard under a mulch is a simple, low-cost, and very effective solution. This method works...
Growing Chillies From Seed
Growing Chillies from Seed in January and February Starting chillies (chiles) from seed in January and February is a great way to get strong, productive plants ready for the long growing season ahead. While...
Using Weeping Willow and Golden Willow to Stabilise Banks
Weeping Willow Golden Willow (Salix alba var. vitellina) Willows have been used for centuries to stabilise riverbanks, railway embankments, drainage ditches, and other vulnerable banks. Among the most effective species for this purpose are...
Using Coffee Grounds in the Garden: Benefits, Risks, and the Importance of Moderation
Using Coffe grounds in the garden Coffee grounds are often promoted as a garden miracle, but the reality is more nuanced. Used correctly, they can be very helpful; used carelessly, they can cause problems....
Identifying fruiting buds on Apple Trees
Fruiting buds or sprurs on apple tree Fruiting Buds in Apple Trees: How to Identify Them and Encourage More Fruit Understanding fruiting buds is one of the most important skills in pruning apple trees....
Pear Tree Pollination
Pollination of Pear Trees: Why It Matters for Fruit Production Pear trees are often generous with blossoms in spring, yet many gardeners are disappointed when little or no fruit follows. One of the most...
GardenAdvice Garden Border Design Software
GardenAdvice Garden Border Design Software Bringing New Borders to Life with Expert-Guided AI Designing or renovating a garden border can feel overwhelming. Choosing the right plants, visualising how they will work together, and ensuring...
How to prune an apple tree – A video guide
Click video to start Pruning an apple tree doesn’t have to be complicated. The aim is simple: create a balanced, open structure that allows light and air to move freely through the tree, while encouraging the...
