Ticks in the Garden: Plants and Areas That Attract Them
Many garden owners focus on flowers, fragrance and appearance – yet few consider how appealing their green…
Plant Summer Bulbs in March for Huge Summer Flowers
Anyone hoping for huge flowers in the garden this summer needs to act now – one small March job can…
Clean a Patio with Household Vinegar: Moss and Algae Removed in One Hour
Many homeowners know the problem: scarcely has winter ended when moss, algae and black deposits start…
Attract Tits to Your Garden: Nest Boxes and Natural Food
Anyone who has watched a tit up close while it feeds its young or busily hunts insects soon realises that…
When to Repot a Monstera: Signs, Timing and Simple Steps
The fashionable plant with its large, perforated leaves often grows more quickly in our living rooms than many…
Pruning Roses in March: Count Buds for More Flowers
The bed looks bare, the shrubs seem forlorn, and there is old wood and withered growth everywhere: it is no…
Lemon-Scented Geranium: Natural Protection Against Mosquitoes and Ticks
A modestly looking scented shrub can make a real difference. With the first mild days, springtime feelings are…
Courgettes: the basin method for 3 to 5 kilos per plant
Many keen gardeners grow courgettes every year, only to be disappointed when just a few meagre fruits are left…
Are Tulips Toxic to Cats? Risks, Symptoms and Prevention
Many cat owners immediately think of poinsettias or lilies when poisonous plants are mentioned. Tulips, by…
Plant Holly Before Early March for a Good-Luck Garden Start
While most beds are still bare, experienced gardeners turn to an evergreen classic with red berries, believed…
Moss in the Lawn: Why Washing-up Liquid Is a Spring Mistake
After a long, wet winter, a garden can seem as though it has abruptly woken from hibernation. Areas that held…