Understanding Sharpening Methods for Your Gardening Tools
Keeping your gardening tools clean and sharp is not only the best way to protect yourself from injury, it is also important for ensuring your tools are the most effective
10 Lovely Flowering Plants for Winter Colour
Don’t let the grey skies of winter get you down. Try planting some of these lovely winter plants to bring some colour and joy to your garden. 1. Winter Aconites-
How Growing Flowers in Your Vegetable Garden Can be Beneficial
Also known as “companion planting”, mixing certain flowers and herbs in with your vegetables can have multiple benefits! Certain flowers can help deter unwanted pests, add valuable nutrients to the
The main benefits of stinging nettles
Stinging nettles are a weed with quite a bad reputation, aside from the painful sting they can give you they are difficult to remove. They grow very quickly and have
How to keep cut flowers looking good longer
There is nothing like fresh and beautiful flowers placed in gorgeous vases around your home. They make any room smell fresh and feel homely. Sadly, the life expectancy of cut
Things to consider before you purchase a greenhouse
Whether you’re a new or experienced gardener you probably have or are considering buying a greenhouse to grow your wonderful plants. But is a greenhouse for everyone? We’ve compiled a
How to grow sunflowers
The sunflower with its big bright head and tall stem is one of the world’s most recognised and famous flower. They have been used for hundreds if not thousands of
Making a Poinsettia Flower Again
A poinsettia can be made to flower again the following year but this can be difficult to achieve. You need to be strict, keep the plant in the exact conditions
How to Look After Pansies
Pansies are very easy to grow and look after, which makes them appeal to gardeners experienced and new. They come in a multitude of colours and will brighten up a
Managing a Gardening Career
Gardening is a good career path for people who enjoy working out of doors and are interested in plants. Gardeners get to spend the majority of their time outside, tending