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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Growing fruit and veg in containers
Even if you only have a small garden or just a patio, you can still easily grow your own tasty fruit and vegetables.
Feeding fruit bushes
Feeding fruit bushes early in spring ensures that the plant roots can draw on valuable nutrients whenever they come into...
Growing from hardwood cuttings
There are numerous deciduous and evergreen shrubs, including roses and soft fruit, that you can propagate from hardwood...
Common flower problems
Aphids are the most common of all pests and almost every plant from the smallest shrub to the tallest oak tree can be...
Propagate new plants for free
This is the perfect time of year to propagate plants in your garden from cuttings, to produce lots of new plants for...
How and when to grow daffodils
What could be more uplifting than drifts of butter-yellow daffodils announcing the arrival of spring?
What to feed birds in winter
Survival for birds can be challenging at any time of year, but in particular during the cold winter months.
Pruning the butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii)
Buddleia davidii is one of the most widely grown shrubs in UK gardens. Its common name, the ‘Butterfly Bush’, refers to...
Virus
There are numerous plant virus diseases, most of which are specific to one plant or group of plants. They can produce...
How to grow Spinach and spinach beet (Spinacia oleracea and Beta vulgaris)
It’s not only Popeye that likes spinach. It is now a popular salad leaf, as well as a cooked vegetable and can be grown...
How to mulch and why
Mulching your garden helps trap valuable moisture in your soil improving the availability and uptake of nutrients, as...