The home of gardening Knowledge
A Practical Guide to Water Recycling Water conservation has become increasingly important for UK gardeners, particularly during periods of drought and water restrictions. One sustainable solution that’s often overlooked is the use of grey...
Learn how to create an easy compost heap Click Here As temperatures drop and winter sets in, many gardeners assume their compost heap grinds to a halt until spring returns. While it’s true that...
Lowering the soil pH in a alkaline soil to suit more plants As simple as it sounds adding acid will lower the soil pH in an alkaline or chalky soil The acid can come...
How can I stop the black spot on my roses? Black spot is a fungal disease, and the best way to stop it, or cut back on the effects it has on flowering is...
Chitting or sprouting potatoes is a fun activity to do. It is simply the process of forcing seed potatoes into growth before they are planted out. Benefits of the task: Although it is not...
Perennial plants suitable for alkaline or chalky soils. With chalky soils not all plants are suitable for the alkaline conditions that chalky soil produce. So you can use plants suited or able to withstand...
Pruning climbing honeysuckle is an essential task to keep the plant healthy and looking its best. Here’s how to do it: Identify the stems that need pruning. Look for any dead, diseased, or damaged...
Using Mulches to Create a Low-Maintenance Garden One of the most effective ways to create a low-maintenance garden is by using mulches. Mulching helps to suppress weeds, retain moisture in the soil, and greatly...
Prevent the spread of snowberry in your garden: Snowberry (Symphoricarpos) is a genus of deciduous shrubs native to North America. They are known for their distinctive white or pink berries, which grow in clusters...
Growing wisteria from seed pods – First place the seed pods in a garage or a dark cool room for a few weeks to allow them to dry out once they are dry crush...
