We have been asked for a mix of’golden’plants, suitable for a September planter – yes – already! Here are some ideas, but not a definitive list: For foliage and bulk there are Euonymus fortunei...

Green water – July and August are the time of year when ponds and fountains can be effected by green water were the water turns into something along the lines of a pea soap.This...

Herbs to put in your window box At this time of year(spring)I would put the following evergreen herbs in Bay,Rosemary,Sage and Thyme.Thyme can be planted at the front to trail.Mint can be useful but...

With regards to the ivy on house and garden walls it will need to be cut hard back every two years to keep it under control.The problem with ivy on old walls which have...

Wet-dry composting, also known as aerobic composting, is a process that involves alternating layers of moist and dry organic materials to create a rich, nutrient-dense soil amendment. Here are the steps to wet-dry compost:...

Lining the large victorian hayricks First start by lining them with chicken wire then on the outside you could stuff moss into the wire from underneath next I would then inside place a lining...

Pruning is an essential aspect of growing gooseberries. It helps to promote healthy growth, increase fruit production, and maintain the overall shape and structure of the plant. Here are the steps to prune gooseberries:...

When to prune soft fruit. First cut out any dead, dieased and damaged wood. Rasberries summer fruiting varieties should be pruned after fruiting retaining 6-8 young unfruited canes Autum fruiting varieties should be pruned...

The conker tree is an old favourite, although not indigenous, arriving from the Balkans in the 1500’s it supports a lot of native wild life as well as providing hours of fun in the...

Winter protection for your perennial plants.One possible solution is to use a horticultural fleece pegged out over the beds in late December to the end of February.Also under the fleece it will be worth...