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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Aquatic plants
Aquatic plants are plants that like to grow in water or boggy ground and can be purchased from specialist nurseries.
DIY Christmas ideas from the garden
This time of year inspires most to decorate their house for the Christmas season. But most will not think to use what it...
Perennial or woody weeds
Perennial or woody weeds produce large, deep or creeping roots that keep coming back year after year.
Sowing seed outdoors
Hardy annual flower seeds and seeds of many vegetables and salad crops can be sown directly outdoors in garden soil...
Make your own vertical garden
Many of us would love to be able to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of nature at home but do not think we have the...
Red squirrels: everything you need to know
When did you last see a red squirrel and where were you? Or perhaps you’ve never seen one? There are only about 140,000...
How and when to prune hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are an asset to any garden. Flowering in late summer, they brighten up our borders just as other plants are...
Growing hydrangeas
Hydrangeas have a romantic elegance reminiscent of times gone by, and with their large, long- flowering blooms and...
Square foot gardening
What is square foot gardening? Square Foot Gardening (SFG), as the name suggests, involves building raised beds...
Straight answers to plant feeding
When it comes to feeding your plants, there are several ways of doing it. There are multi-purpose general feeds that can...
Types of birds
Feeding birds isn't just about scattering a few crumbs on the ground and hoping for the best. To attract different types...
Smuts
Smut diseases aren't common in gardens, but one that is often seen is sweetcorn smut. Description A fungus that is...