Garden care

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Gardening with children

Using time in the garden to occupy kids is a smart way to get some much-needed fresh air.

We need to give plants as much help as possible to ensure they survive and perform at their very best.

With the arrival of autumn comes a task that’s the bane of the season for many gardeners.

We all need to use water carefully when gardening - using it efficiently and not wasting a drop.

Make the best use of water in the garden, especially during times of prolonged dry periods and droughts.

There are two gardening seasons that seem to be busier than the others and that’s spring and autumn.

So the tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers have gone and your gro-bags or planters sit in the corner looking dejected.

As Autumn takes hold and the weather changes, an almost magical eruption can start to happen in our gardens.

Home-made garden compost contains lots of nutrients that plants love - such as nitrogen and carbon.

Mulching your garden helps trap valuable moisture in your soil improving the availability and uptake of nutrients, as...

In hot, dry summers supplementary watering is needed. Plants growing in pots, hanging baskets, tubs, window boxes and...

Love your garden but prefer to spend time enjoying it than working in it? Then our tips for a low maintenance garden are...

Quality gardening tools are designed to last many years, but they must be cared for and regularly maintained.

Cleaning paving and patios are often thought of as a tough job. However, with professional patio cleaner, that task...

On the face of it, laying a patio can look like a fairly simple task but this task can be quite arduous and labour...

For plants and gardens, it is the severe longer-term problems that waterlogging can cause that gardeners need to be...

Survival for birds can be challenging at any time of year, but in particular during the cold winter months.

With the cold snaps decimating a lot of plant life, it is important to try and protect your garden flowers during winter...

You don’t need Greenfingers or special equipment to have thriving houseplants.

Introducing houseplants to your décor is a great way of adding a touch of nature.