Star Jasmine: Care, Location and Safety for Balconies and Gardens
Star jasmine is often presented as the dream climber for balconies and gardens: evergreen, lavishly flowering…
Action My Garden seed snail kit for €1.99: an easy way to start sowing in March
Seed racks are full and the days are getting brighter – yet getting the season under way often feels only…
Oleander: The 10-Second Pruning Trick From Mid-April for More Flowers
Many amateur gardeners water, feed and hope for the best, then wonder why their neighbour’s oleander is…
From Balcony to Garden: Momo’s Fruit Trees Thrive
What may sound like a modest hobby becomes a new focal point in life for many city dwellers: a patch…
Four vegetables for a harvest in under 30 days in March
Winter is slowly retreating, and your hands are itching to feel soil again – but you do not want to…
Baker’s law reveals why invasive plants reproduce alone
Imagine a lone seed falling onto an empty roadside verge, hundreds of miles from the place where its parent…
Evergreen Honeysuckle: The Clever Climbing Plant for Your Front Garden in April
After a grey winter, the front garden can often look bleak – but one clever climbing plant can change…
White vinegar cleans a patio in just one hour
A penny-priced kitchen staple can transform your outdoor space in just one hour. When you step onto the patio…
What is behind the hype around heritage vegetable varieties?
Many people who picture their grandparents’ garden remember wonky carrots, enormous squashes and tomatoes that…
Cooked Corn for Phalaenopsis Orchids: A Natural Root Booster
An entirely unremarkable kitchen leftover could make a surprising difference. Many people discard their…
Paulownia: The Fast-Growing Emperor Tree for Gardens
Many amateur gardeners dream of creating quick shade and enjoying spectacular flowers without introducing a…
How to Attract Tits to Your Garden in Spring
As the days grow longer and milder, tits urgently need safe places with a plentiful food supply – and that…
Planting Potatoes: The Right Depth for Higher Yields
Many amateur gardeners spend money on varieties and fertiliser – yet the real yield booster sits a few…
Gel Patch Delivers Antibiotics Into Plant Leaves Within 48 Hours
Research has shown that a transparent gel patch can carry antibiotics into infected plant leaves and curb…
Black Spot on Roses: 3 Essential Jobs to Do in March
When rose leaves turn yellow in summer, bare shoots are left behind and the blooms look undersized, the cause…
Dylan Phillips and the Fastest Wheelbarrow on Earth
“Is it like, y'know, riding a bike?” “Um, it’s more like pushing a wheelbarrow. Except the wheelbarrow is…
Growing berries in pots on your balcony
No garden is needed to grow your own fruit. Just a few pots can turn a dreary balcony into a…
Thailand’s newly discovered devil flower, *Thismia daemona*, survives without sunlight
Most plants grow towards the Sun. Light provides them with food, energy and life. Yet a minute plant found on…
Scarifying Your Lawn: The Springtime Mistake That Ruins Mossy Grass
The lawn feels spongy, is covered with moss and yellow patches, and scarifiers are piled high on special offer…
6 Affordable Plants That Grow on Their Own for Gardening Beginners
Yes, it is possible – provided you choose the right plants. Many newcomers stand bewildered in front of the…
Pittosporum: the tougher alternative to Photinia hedges
More and more amateur gardeners are frustrated by bare patches in their hedges and prying eyes from…