Peat free compost
The horticultural scientists at Miracle-Gro have led the way in researching, developing, and investing in alternative ingredients to peat making sure that the transition to peat-free composts is as...
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Why isn’t my lawn growing yet?
All plants need water, sunlight, and nutrients to grow and the lawn is no exception.
How to choose the best compost for your plants
When going to a garden centre of DIY store, it’s very easy to become confused by all the different types of compost out...
Peat free myths busted!
The ban stopping the sale of bagged peat for the home gardener will mean that everyone will have to be gardening peat...
What to do in your garden in September
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How to nurture small plants
Buying young plants that can be grown on to flowering and cropping is easy and convenient.
Things to consider during pool landscaping
When you have a nice and welcoming outdoor swimming pool you want to have a nice landscaping and gardening solution as...
How to grow and care for rhubarb
You simply can’t beat a delicious rhubarb crumble made with your very own sweet, tart rhubarb stems.
Celery (Apium graveolens)
Celery used to be considered as a bit of a difficult crop to grow. But modern, self-blanching varieties make it much...
Tackling weeds in the vegetable garden
When the soil is warm enough to be growing weeds then it’s time to sow all manner of vegetables outside.
The ultimate garden shed
Do you want to make your shed the focal point of your garden? Then read on for a few tips and ideas on amazing garden...
How to grow plums, damsons and gages (Prunus domestica)
Plums, and their closely related damsons and gages, are all easy fruits to grow at home. They produce large (often too...
How to grow and care for Sweet Bell peppers (Capsicum annuum)
Sweet peppers (or capsicum) come in a good range of fruit colours when mature - red, orange, yellow and even purple...
Enhance your garden with lighting
Just because the sun has gone in doesn't mean you have to! Brighten up your garden with lights to suit your style, be it...
Leatherjacket bugs
Leatherjackets are large grubs that eat plant root, and they spend the majority of their life underground.
Choosing a Christmas tree
There’s nothing quite like a real Christmas tree to decorate a room and fill your home with that nostalgic seasonal...
The best plants and vegetables for beginner gardeners
We like to help our budding gardeners out over here at LoveTheGarden, by making sure we always include a range of how-to...