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Polytunnels: The Allotment Holder’s Secret Weapon (Post)
Who doesn’t love an allotment? They are such a familiar sight all around the country and even in the most urban of settings you’ll see a little oasis of green right smack dab in the middle of all tha ...
Green Therapy: How Gardening Boosts Mental Well-being (Post)There are so many great reasons why you should garden. The joy of nature, the satisfaction of nurturing plants from seed to full grown, the abundance of colour and scent, and the health benefits w ...
10 Reasons Why You Need a Polytunnel (Post)Have you got a polytunnel yet? I’m sure you must have, but just in case you’re still on the fence, here’s 10 reasons why you need a polytunnel in your life. Or in your garden or on the allotment. 1: ...
Evergreen Shrubs for Containers: What to Plant and Why (Post)Growing plants in pots or containers has always been popular with gardeners. No worries about soil conditions, easy to manage planting, perfect for small spaces, and the added benefit of being able t ...
Setting up a bird feeder and how to feed birds all year round (Post)Moving house recently was traumatic and stressful. Sorting out energy suppliers, broadband and trying to ensure the removal crew took proper care of my vintage toy collection was bad enough. But, ...
21 Garden Features for Those Forgotten Corners (Post)In every garden there is at least one forgotten corner or small area which you just don’t know what to do with. This was certainly the case with me recently. I was pondering what to do with an are ...
Benefits of root ball hedging plants (Post)When you’re looking to plant a new hedge, or perhaps repair or reinvigorate an existing plant, root ball hedging is a great choice. Whether you’re a home gardener, smallholder, or landscaper this ...
Hedging your bets for autumn (Post)There are always mixed emotions when summer ends and autumn begins. For some of us autumn means winter is just around the corner and what gardener enjoys a cold and wet winter? Others think abou ...
The Magic of Borders (Post)Your garden is much more than just a space at the front or back of the house — it’s your personal sanctuary. It allows you to be creative and express yourself through your choice of plants and trees.
What are the fastest growing hedges? (Post)1 - Green Leylandii 2 - Photinia Red Robin 3 - Western Red Cedar 4 - Portuguese Laurel 5 - Beech What are the fastest growing hedges? It’s a question we’re often asked. It’s an understan ...
What is a polytunnel? (Post)It’s pretty much what it says on the tin. A polytunnel is a steel framed tunnel with a polythene cover used by gardeners and commercial growers for growing vegetables, fruits and flowers. You may als ...
5 tips on how to water and care for your garden during a hosepipe ban (Post)A few weeks of sunshine and reservoir levels start to drop as weather forecasters tell us this has been ‘the driest summer since records began’. Although it seems to happen every year the country ...
What is Topiary? (Post)Topiary is the art of clipping and shaping the foliage of plants. Animals and geometric shapes are the most common forms of topiary. Box, holly, yew and privet are the most popular plants and hedg ...
Fast Growing Shrubs for the Garden (Post)I can’t imagine anyone would disagree when I say shrubs are an ever-popular part of most gardens. And why wouldn’t they be?They provide structure, colour, and texture to any outdoor space whether the ...
Best shrubs for the border (Post)They are the workhorses of any garden. The reliable and trustworthy plants that we all know we can plant and, while not quite forgetting about, at least be fairly certain that we’ll get great resu ...
Using conifers for hedging (Post)Conifers aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. To be honest you either love them or hate them. Super fast to grow their main advantage is also their main disadvantage. Yes, they are very quick to grow and ...
What plants are poisonous to dogs? (Post)We all love pottering about the garden and it’s even more enjoyable when a four-legged friend keeps us company as we weed, water and plant. Dogs are called man’s best friend and for good reason. T ...
The best climbing plants for your garden (Post)The ‘best’ of anything is very subjective. And it can also be very vague. Especially when applied to climbing plants. Are we talking about the ‘best’ as in what looks the best? Or which gro ...
Best Flowering Climbing Plants for Every Season: A Year of Colour (Post)We all know, and we’re told often enough, that climbing plants are brilliant for adding height, structure, and movement to a garden. But let’s be honest, it’s the flowers most of us ...
Climbing Plants: How to Transform Walls, Fences and Arches into Living Displays (Post)Climbing plants get a bad press. Invasive species such as English ivy, Japanese honeysuckle, and trumpet vine are enough to send shivers down the spine of many gardeners. And, I’m sure, more th ...
The Best Evergreen Climbing Plants for Year-Round Colour and Coverage (Post)Every garden needs a metaphorical anchor; something to hold it steady when the blooms have faded, the leaves have fallen, and the flower beds are bare. That’s where evergreen climbing plants co ...
Hiding garden fence panels with garden plants (Post)Creating a beautiful outdoor space for you and your family to enjoy takes a lot of hard work. Of course, choosing our planting scheme and carrying out the work is so enjoyable. But there are pract ...
Essential garden hand tools every new gardener needs (Post)Every gardener needs tools. And I’m sure most of us have got plenty of garden tools in the shed or in a handy carry box. But if you’re a new or novice gardener or looking to replace some aging tools ...
Gardening and Mental Health (Post)A personal story of gardening and mental health from Kirsty Ward of My Little Allotment.Kirsty’s storyWe all know that gardening is relaxing, it’s a place and a way to escape for many. its joyful, fu ...
10 essential gardening tools you can’t do without (Post)A bad workman always blames his tools. And while saying our tools are rubbish has been a convenient excuse for many a DIYer, home gardeners know the value of making sure they have all the tools th ...
Why Spring is the Best Time of Year in the Garden (Post)The daffodils are blooming, crocus is in flower, and the sun is out. Spring has sprung. OK, you must be quick to actually spot the sun and it hasn't stopped raining for weeks, but the calendar says i ...
How to Keep Your Planting Borders Looking Great All Year Round (Post)You’ve planted your border and you’re feeling pretty good about your green-fingered prowess. Your garden has burst into life and you’re more than happy with the riot of colour that& ...
What is No Dig Gardening? (Post)No dig gardening is gaining popularity amongst gardeners, but what is it, and why is it gaining so many followers? We look at how no dig gardening works and how you can make it work for you.You may h ...
The Art of Sensory Gardening: Basics and Benefits (Post)Sensory gardens are a popular sub-genre in our hobby and becoming ever more popular as gardeners realise, they aren't gimmicky or whacky but rather a legitimate way for us all, especially children, t ...
