TIPS & ADVICE

Reading Time: 4 minutes From frost and heavy snow to rain and harsh winds, there are many reasons your plants don’t want to be left out in cold weather during the winter months. Outdoor plant protection Remove settled snow from branches and leaves gently before it freezes. This prevents branches from breaking under the weight and being cut off…

Reading Time: 3 minutes With growing concerns over the impact our waste culture has on the environment and the eco-anxiety that comes with it, finding ways to alleviate the burden on our planet seems to be a goliath task. Reducing our household waste is a great place to start, especially considering the staggering statistic that – in the UK…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Many succulents fail as they are planted in the wrong kind of soil. A mix of coco coir and perlite offers the right soil necessary for succulent care.

Reading Time: 4 minutes Find out which herbs are ideal for growing indoors during the cold winter months. Grow your own herbs to spice up cooking and meal times!

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you want to grow your own courgettes, whether from seeds bought at the garden centre or saved from another crop, follow our simple three-step guide to get the most out of your plants. Step 1: sowing courgettes If you’ve saved seeds from other courgettes, be aware that there can be variations from the parent…

Reading Time: 3 minutes More and more people are turning towards environmentally friendly and ethically sourced products for their homes – but have you considered taking steps to be more eco-friendly when it comes to stepping over the threshold of your home? Coco coir has rapidly become the popular choice for doormats, in contrast to more traditional alternatives, with…

Reading Time: 4 minutes In general, the smaller the seed, the shallower you should sow. Tiny seeds can even be scattered on the surface of soil to germinate. Sowing too deep can prevent germination, causing seeds to go dormant. Step one: sowing Thoroughly clean reused containers to avoid contamination from diseases or pests. Even when growing indoors, follow planting…

Reading Time: 4 minutes If grown in the correct conditions, and in well cultivated soil, some plants may not need additional nutrients for healthy growth. A lack of nutrients in otherwise healthy plants may show as: red, yellow, or discoloured leaves poor growth poor flowering Sometimes plants will seem generally healthy, except for the fact that they are stunted.…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Gardening is one of those pastimes where hearsay and lore can persist in popular conversation, and even between generations. Below are some common misconceptions, which may confuse both new and experienced gardeners. Water plants daily Regular, light watering does not promote healthy root growth. With a steady topsoil supply, roots remain shallow and weak. Watering…