Tomatoes are commonly grown within the gardens of each and every household. However, people who do not have gardens also love growing the tomato plants and they make use of the containers for doing so. It is comparatively easier to grow the tomato plants in containers in comparison to the other plants. No matter how …
The British winter might be in full swing, but gardeners know that the first stirrings of spring growth are just under the surface; before long new green shoots will be growing and the greenhouse will be full of trays of seeds waiting to germinate. If you think back to last summer, how did you feel …
If you have a spare bit of lawn that is no longer needed or a space that could efficiently be utilised for a vegetable patch, why not plant some vegetables? It’ll save you a few quid at the supermarket throughout the next year, get you out in the fresh air and help little ones learn …
Simply put, Hydroponic is gardening done without using soil. In this system, the plants are put in a growing platform. The nutrients are given directly to roots. It is surprising to many people that plants can grow without soil. And if truth be told, soil at times can become highly ineffective as a growing platform. …
People have different reasons why they plant drought tolerant plants. Perhaps, your area experiences drought more often than others or perhaps you do not have access to water all the time. Whatever your reasons are, having drought tolerant plants is easier to care for because you don’t have to maintain them often compared to other …
Our outdoor space can be hugely affected because of the changes in seasons. In the winter, the frost can play havoc, while the summer months sometimes bring too much sunshine. This can make it difficult to keep your space looking good all-year round. Here, we delve into which plants you should look to plant in …
When it comes to gardening there are as many different styles and approaches as there are people. From manicured lawns to paved patios, from wild jungles to meadowland flowers – your garden style is as unique as you are. However, if you want to keep your garden as close to nature as possible there are …
If your hobby involves gardening or if you make money out of it, gardening tools can play a big role in your fieldwork. Garden maintenance entails a lot of activities such as land preparation, digging, planting, weeding, and harvesting, to name a few. Because there are a lot of things to do, you might think …
It’s evident across the globe that climate change is having huge effects on the environment. On rivers ice is breaking up earlier than it should, while glaciers are shrinking. Elsewhere, animals are having to relocate, and trees are blossoming sooner than anticipated. Scientists have predicted that, due to greenhouse gases that are produced by human …
Creating a beautiful garden does not have to be expensive which is something that most of us would assume. It also doesn’t have to be high-maintenance where you need to spend a lot of your free time pruning and watering it when you can spend it more other ways like taking a run, walking your …
