Three priorities for the vegetable garden in March
It seems that by March everyone is ready for spring, and that also applies to the garden. To help prepare your vegetable patch for the
Why it’s worth growing fuchsia
Whether you love or hate the brash, colourful shocking pink and purple flowers of the most commonly found form of fuchsia, or are a fan
Gardening – good for our mental health
No one would argue with the fact that gardening is immensely satisfying – growing beautiful flowers or a fruitful plant from seed can be
Growth slows but you can still sow in September
The start of September means that the pace of growth in the garden is starting to slacken. It’s time to harvest those last few pieces
What to do for a bountiful vegetable harvest in September
The British Harvest Festival takes place in late September, so there’s plenty of vegetables to reap this month – as well as to sow in
Kate and Tamara reign supreme in Great Gardening Challenge
A female gardening duo have secured victory on television’s Great Gardening Challenge. The pair won the Channel Five contest by
Sowing a lawn from seed
Planting a lawn from seed is usually far cheaper than buying turf, and the process is fairly
Your guide to laying a turf lawn
Creating a new lawn from turf is the easiest way to establish a new area of grass. It can be enjoyed, along with your rattan
Seed vs. turf – which is the best option for you?
Perhaps you’ve moved into a brand-new home that has no lawn, want to extend an existing lawn, or replace a pond, rockery or flower bed
Five of the best plants for butterflies
One of the highlights of summer has to be the sight of gloriously coloured butterflies flitting about on their gossamer wings – especially when they
