Effects of low soil pH on fine garden lawns
Soil with a very low pH (below 5.5) can have negative effects on the growth of fine grass lawns. Some of the effects of low soil pH on fine grass lawns may include: To...
Philomena's Garden Notes
Mulching flower borders with spent mushroom compost
Using spent mushroom compost as a mulch for flower borders can have several benefits for your garden. Here are some of the advantages of using spent mushroom compost as mulch: When using spent mushroom...
Buddleia pruning tips
Buddleia, also known as butterfly bush, is a popular plant that produces beautiful, fragrant flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. Pruning is an important aspect of maintaining the health and beauty of a...
How to care for your hedges
To look after hedges, it is important to regularly trim and shape them to maintain their desired shape and size. This can be done with handheld hedge trimmers or shears, depending on the size...
How to improve your spring lawn
There are several steps you can take to improve your lawn in the spring in the UK: It is important to note that the specific care will depend on the species of grass you...
How to add spring colour to your garden
There are several ways to add spring colour to your garden: Some popular spring-blooming flowers include:
Pricking out seedlings
Pricking out plant seedlings.Once the seeds you have sown have germinated and have grown to a size you can handle they will need to be transferred into individual pots or containers. This is called...
Tulips – what to do as they die back
As your tulips finish flowering – now they have died back all the energy will have returned to the bulbs and formed next years flower so they can now be cut back. If they...
Digging over old lawn
The lawn area – now the grass under the sheeting is dead we need to dig over the area. To dig an area such as yours remove the sheeting dig a trench across the...
Sowing seeds – vegetable and flower seeds
Seeds in Seed Trays Before sowing any seeds into the trays, give the trays a good wash, if they have been used before. There is no sense in transferring last season’s diseases over to...