Ways to Get Rid of Common Garden Pests
Is your garden pest-infested? There is always a solution, so don’t beat yourself over not being able to keep the pests at bay in the first place. It is possible to get rid of...
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4 Tips On Designing A Patio Garden
A patio is a small getaway space for people who appreciate nature at its best. A patio is an essential part of the house, and a lot of people love to spend their breezy...
Planting espalier and fan trained fruit trees
Late winter is the best time to plant fruit trees using bare-rooted plant harvested by the growers directly from the fields they are grown in. Plants grown in pots which are found in garden...
Trees suitable for a chalky soil
Trees suitable for a chalky soil Pyrus salicifolia ‘Pendula’ Carpinus betulus ‘Rockhampton Red’ Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ Cotoneaster ‘Hybridus Pendulus’ Sorbus aria (Whitebeam) Bare RootCrab Apple ‘Profusion Improved’ (Malus x moerlandsii) Crab Apple Tree ‘Golden Hornet’ (Malus x zumi) ...
Designing a long narrow garden
With a long narrow garden, it can be quite difficult to see how you can create interest particularly if the garden is all on the same level. However, there are a few very effective...
Planting ideas for outdoor tubs and pots
Planting ideas for outdoor tubs and pots to create colour and interested in different seasons through the year. Ideally you need to focus your main plants in a tube or pot on a certain...
Apple tree care and general pruning rules
Apple Trees – winter care will help you create a bumper crop in the autumn The GardenAdvice team are often asked about apple trees by a lot of clients, the key really is to set...
Climbers and wall shrubs for a west facing wall
When selecting climbers and wall shrubs for a west-facing wall, it’s important to choose plants that can tolerate the hot, dry conditions that are often present on a west-facing aspect. Here are a few...
Start planning for next year to create some colour in your garden.
Now is a great time to start to get ready for spring. Gardening is all about planning ahead at this time of year cleaning your pots and greenhouse is a great place to start....
Time to start some Hyacinths bulbs to produce some indoor flower early next spring
Time to start some Hyacinths bulbs to produce some indoor flower early next spring How to plant and grow. • Almost fill an 8cm (3in) pot with moist bulb fibre, and then push a...
