Gardening notes for My Garden Team service on my garden. Gardening advice and tips
Creating a Compost Heap Using Old Pallets Composting is a fantastic way to recycle kitchen scraps, garden waste, and other organic materials, transforming them into rich, nutritious soil for your garden. One of the...
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...
February marks one of the most important tasks in the rose calendar: the proper pruning of climbing roses on arches and structures. While many gardeners give their roses a simple “haircut” – a light...
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...
If you have heavy clay soil in your garden, you may find it hard to dig, slow to drain and quick to compact. But rather than seeing it as a problem, you can turn...
A well-trimmed conifer hedge gives a crisp, clean boundary to your garden and supports privacy, wind-break and green structure throughout the year. But to keep it looking its best, you need to be careful...
Fan Training Fruit Trees: Nectarines, Apples, Pears, and Cherries Fan training fruit trees such as nectarines, apples, pears, and cherries is an excellent way to save space, particularly beneficial in smaller gardens or narrow...
Crocus Bulbs Why autumn bulb planting is personal, and how to make the most of it At GardenAdvice, as with most gardening matters, autumn bulb planting is a personal affair. While some gardeners delight...