Three March Lawn Tasks for Less Moss and Thicker Growth
Reaching straight for chemicals in spring means overlooking huge potential. In March, gardening professionals…
15 Perennials for a Wildlife-Friendly Garden All Year Round
Many amateur gardeners instinctively reach for the secateurs in autumn and clear everything away drastically.
Raspberries and coffee grounds: the cup trick for a bigger harvest
Many people dream in spring of picking plump, deep-red raspberries straight from their own garden or balcony.
First lawn mow in spring: never too early, never too short
Looking out of the window: at last there is sunshine again, the lawn is sprouting and your hands are itching…
Courgettes: the simple watering method for a bigger garden harvest
A simple yet well-planned watering approach can substantially increase your harvest. Rather than ‘washing…
How to Control Nutgrass in Lawns and Beds
Anyone who finds nutgrass in a lawn or flower bed soon learns that simply pulling it out is not enough.
Plant ground-covering perennials in March for a weed-free flowering carpet
Anyone who spends hours on their knees pulling weeds every spring may not realise they are perpetuating an…
Moss in the Lawn: Two Tools for a Strong and Healthy Lawn
Many amateur gardeners instinctively reach for expensive equipment or supposed “miracle cures”. That is rarely…
Prune These 5 Plants in March: Monty Don’s Tips for More Flowers
But anyone who prunes the right shrubs in March will reap the rewards in summer. Between the first buds and…
Why a 1-Cent Coin Helps Keep a Bird Bath Clear
A curious tip is currently doing the rounds on social media: if you have a bird water dish or bird…
Moss in the Lawn: Why Washing-up Liquid Is Not the Answer
Many amateur gardeners reach for what seems to be a miracle solution from the kitchen cupboard. A squirt of…
One Fertiliser Recipe That Makes Everything Grow
For the third day running, I found myself standing in front of that pitiful tomato cane. On the left, my…
Epimedium: The Ground Cover for Dry Shade Beneath Trees
Many amateur gardeners despair of the notorious problem spots: beneath tall trees, alongside established thuja…
Scarifying Your Lawn in Spring: The One Mistake That Ruins It
However, using a scarifier too soon can ruin your lawn. In spring, many gardens resemble a wet sponge rather…
Planting in March: How Gardening Becomes a Ritual for Happiness
The balcony still held winter’s rather sorry leftovers: grey pots, dried-out stems and a watering can lined…
Revive Oleander After Winter for Abundant Summer Flowers
Many amateur gardeners recognise the alarming sight in spring: their oleander sits forlorn in its container or…
Winter Purslane: The Valuable March Herb for Your Garden
When walking through the garden in March, it is easy to miss them: small, rounded leaves clustered tightly…
Microclover lawn: the simple answer to bare patches
After winter, a lawn often reveals its true condition: bare patches, yellowed areas and dry sections. The…
Peppermint Oil for Squirrels: Does It Keep Them Out of Your Garden?
Squirrels may seem charming until they dig up tulip bulbs, empty bird feeders and gnaw at timber cladding. At…
Snowdrops After Flowering: How to Secure More Flowers Next Year
Those who respond correctly will secure a magnificent display of flowers for next year. Snowdrops are among…
Four Defensive Plants That Deter Burglars in Your Garden
A simple garden trick can make a substantial difference here. While many people think first of an alarm…