First spring feed and cut with David Domoney
As we step into the season of growth, our gardens will continue to thrive with the right upkeep and care through spring and summer. It’s important to get into a routine of grass care, so you can have...
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Pruning roses with David Domoney
Roses are traditional and timeless. They symbolise love, devotion, and admiration, and gifting a bouquet of roses is...
Why is gardening good? with David Domoney
Many people garden to get outdoors for some much-needed fresh air or to spend time doing a hobby to help them relax and...
Holidays in the garden with David Domoney
Transform your garden into a tropical haven that’s fit for a staycation this summer with plants that will make you feel...
What to do in your garden in April
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Radishes: the new kale
The radish is an edible root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family that was domesticated in Europe in pre-Roman times...
Why it's important to feed your plants
Are your plants performing well this year? Are they looking strong and healthy and flowering their heads off? Or are...
Codling moth
Codling moth can be a serious problem of apples, eating out the centre of the fruit, ruining it. As the old saying goes...
‘Water smart’ gardening
We all need to use water carefully when gardening - using it efficiently and not wasting a drop. Here are some Water...
Can you stop and smell the roses?
The power of scent is an important one. Here at Love The Garden we’ve put a little science to the test and ask: are...
Top 10 most popular spring bulbs
Spring bulbs are incredibly cheering; after a long winter, the first sign of new life in early spring brings with it...
Peas (Pisum sativum)
Nothing beats home-grown peas for their tenderness and taste. That’s because when they are picked, their sugars start to...
Plant die back
There's nothing more disconcerting than seeing plants that you've nurtured, suddenly collapse and start to die back –...
A guide to garden wildlife
As you spend more time working outside, it's not unusual to find yourself becoming more aware of just how full of...
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Crataegus monogyna (also known as ‘Quickthorn’ and ‘May Tree’) is a deciduous tree native to the UK, and there are quite...
How to grow carrots
Carrots are a fantastically versatile food. We all know how delicious they are eaten fresh in salads or as a healthy...
How to grow your own pizza
Well you can’t literally grow your own pizza, but you can grow the juicy tomatoes, plump peppers and fresh herbs, which...