Complete guide to lawn feeding
Like all plants, lawns benefit from regular feeding. Without extra nutrients, the grass soon uses up plant food reserves in the soil and then turns pale and thin.
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How to look after your lawn: 7 top lawn care tips
Lush, green, cool and like a carpet underfoot in summer, a healthy lawn makes a garden even more beautiful. If you’re...
Peat free compost
The horticultural scientists at Miracle-Gro have led the way in researching, developing, and investing in alternative...
What to do in your garden in July
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How to start growing your own fruit and vegetables
If you fancy giving ‘grow your own’ a go but don’t think you have the outside space to spare or the know-how to get...
How to grow broccoli
What’s not to love about broccoli? Part of the cabbage family, it is low in calories, high in vitamins A and C and high...
How to grow asparagus
Expensive? Sometimes. Mouth-wateringly lovely especially when perfectly tender and served with a bit of butter? Always...
Common types of plant fungus
Plant fungus is a common gripe for gardeners all over the nation, but the good news is there are lots of simple...
How to grow your own cocktails
That time of summer where garden lovers all over the country can take a bit of a step back and enjoy the fruits of their...
Rats and mice
Rats and mice are usually first noticed in the autumn when rats and mice are looking for a warm shelter where there is...
Cabbages (Brassica oleracea)
Cabbages are an important vegetable to grow at home, especially for winter and spring when few other fresh greens are...
What is hydroponics and how to start?
Put at its simplest, hydroponics is a method of growing plants in water rather than soil, although it is essential that...
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Lettuce is a staple main ingredient of any summer salad, and easy to grow at home. Home-grown, they are crisp, juicy and...
Get ready for Autumnwatch
For those that have not seen it before, Autumnwatch is an annual BBC television series broadcast live from various...
Gardening for beginners - do you have green fingers?
Our gardening for beginners guide will set you on the right path if you're new to gardening.
Growing Parsnips (Pastinaca sativa)
Parsnips are an easy to grow root vegetable that no roast dinner can do without!