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Ceramic Bird Bath

A Ceramic Bird Bath is ideal if you live in a small space yet still want to appreciate nature. Adding a ceramic bird bath to your garden can add a delightful feature that benefits you and the birds. Read More

Garden planning needs good landscape design

If you are thinking of doing your own landscape design or hiring a professional landscape designer, you should take the time to research the various designs and options available before you begin. Read More

Organic Fertilizer in your Garden

Why should you use organic fertilizers in your garden? Read More

Sowing Lawn Grass Seed

When and how to Sow Grass Seed to get the best results in your garden. Read More

Pruning your Trees

What is pruning and how to manage trees? Read More

Rose Garden Ideas

Growing roses does not have to be difficult - learn the 5 basic requirements for successful rose gardens. Read More

Greenhouse Heaters

Do you need a Greenhouse Heater to keep your plants at the right temperature? Read More

Climbing Plants in your Garden

A terrific addition to the outdoor decor of almost any space is foliage. Although trees and shrubs are always a crucial part of any landscape design, climbing plants can add an extra touch. Read More

Decorate with Climbing Plants

A wonderful supplement to the outdoor décor of almost any space is foliage and climbing plants can add that extra touch to enhance the beauty of your garden. Read More

Types of Roses

Types of roses basically consist of three main groups of roses: The Species; Old Garden Roses; Modern Roses. Read More

Organic Gardening

Many gardeners are turning to organic gardening as a way to avoid uncertainty and still produce great tasting, high quality fruits and vegetables. Read More

Growing Plants from Seeds

One of the most fun and rewarding aspects of gardening is growing plants from seeds. Read More

Managing your own Herb Garden

A garden is one of the great joys of life, offering respite from the fast-paced and often stressful work week. One type of garden almost everyone can manage is an herb garden. Read More

Green House Gardens

A green house garden is an extremely popular pastime that provides a variety of covered gardening options. Read More

Balloon Flower - Sweet Summar Blue

The balloon flower, or Chinese bellflower, looks fragile and delicate, but it is a fairly robust perennial plant. Its glowing blue or white bells brighten the garden throughout midsummer. Read More

Tomatoes for gardening and greenhouse

Originally introduced from South America and grown for its flowers, the tomato has become one of the most versatile and well-loved vegetables in the garden. Even a pot-grown plant can give a delicious crop. Read More

The specimen tree - A resting place among plants

You can have a pleasant resting spot beneath a shady tree even if space in your garden is limited. Many attractive trees are suitable for a smaller garden. Read More

Liquid plant fertilizer

Liquid fertilizer made from common plants or even weeds can be something of a mgic potion. Particularly attractive to organic gardeners, it is a cheap and simple way for anyone to produce plant food. Read More

Compost bin

Throwing away garden debris with the rest of the household rubbish is wasting a precious resource. In a good compost bin, you can let it return to nature and recycle it into nutritious humus for plants. Read More

Propagation with hardwood cuttings

If you have a pretty shrub and you want another one, or if you want to plant a whole hedge and need a lot of the same plant, you can save money and grow the plants yourself by taking hardwood cuttings. Read More

Cottage gardens

Exuberant with flowers, fruit and vegetables of all descriptions and framed with hedges and picket fences, few gardens are more evocative of a past era than the traditional cottage garden. Read More

Soil and pH value

Some plants are more specific in their soil needs than others. Before you buy new plants, consider the pH level of the soil so you get the best results. Simple tests tell you the type, and you can correct over-acid soil by adding lime. Read More

Old garden roses

Old garden roses are very much in demand in today's gardens. In summer, they abound with luxuriant, heady-scented flowers which provide a nostalgic reminder of the beauty of earlier days. Read More

Chlorosis - Pale leaves need attention

Yellowing or bleached leaves on a green-leaved plant are a clear sign that something is wrong. A little detective work will soon reveal the source of the problem, and most causes are simple to remedy. Read More

Hydrangea - Late summer colour

Hydrangeas deserve their popularity, providing colour in late summer when relatively few shrubs are in bloom. The flower-heads turn purple and red in the autumn, and even make attractive dried flowers. Read More

Scotch rose - A traditional favourite

The wild rose of coastal districts has always been a very popular garden plant. It is a hardy, prickly shrub which will grow anywhere. The clusters of small round flowers have an appealing scent and form black hips in the autumn. Read More

Mint - Fresh-flavoured, armoatic leaves

Grow the herb mint for its strongly scented leaves, which come in all sorts of flavours besides the familiar spearmint and peppermint. The leaves also vary in colour, and some are variegated. Mint is a hardy, easy-to-grow perennial. Read More

Germinating Seed

Seeds are alive, but live at a very slow pace. The right combination of heat, moisture, air and light is essential to trigger germination: the moment when a seedling emerges from a seed. Read More

Jew's Mallow

With its cheerful array of golden-yellow flowers crowding the length of its thin stems, Jew's mallow provides a bold splash of colour. Very hardy and easy to care for, it is a welcome addition to any spring garden. Read More

Drumstick primula

The drumstick primula, with its globe-shaped, colourful flowers, is as much part of spring as other primulas. Originally from Asia, the cultivated varieties of this popular plant have purple, pink, red or white flowers. Read More

Madonna lily

Long ago, the white lily was used in Mesopotamian and Egyptian art. Today, the madonna lily is still considered a symbol of purity and innocence, and is a sensitive but stunning flower in thr garden. Read More

Gazania

The gazania's flowers glow in shades of gold and orange throughout the summer. These showy plants make a wonderful accent for borders, pots and urns, and are easy to grow. Read More

Garden nasturtium

The garden nasturtium is one of the most popular summer annuals, with its bright yellow, orange and red blooms. Grow trailing varieties in a hanging basket or window-box to make the most of the cascading flowers and foliage. Read More

Elder

In some countries, it was once traditional to lift your hat to the elder bush - 'Mother Elder' herself. Today, this ancient shrub is enjoying a new popularity in the garden. Read More

Thuja

Conifers that can be pruned are few and far between. One of these is Thuja, which is also known as the white cedar. Its quick growth and resistance to disease make it a popular specimen and hedging tree in many locations. Read More

Hazel

The hazel is native to Britain, and its small, round nuts have been harvested for thousands of years. In the garden, the tree's early catkins, autumn nuts and attractive shape make it an asset throughout the year. Read More

Knapweed

The thistle-like flowers of the perennial knapweeds bring a subtle splash of colour to the summer border. There are many different types of this easy-going plant to choose from, blooming at different times throughout the summer. Read More

Anemone blanda

Famed for its delicate daisy-like flowers that nod in mild spring breezes, anemone blanda is sometimes known as the windflower. Choose from pure white or shades of blue and pink, or plant a mixture of all three. Read More