There are so many approaches to gardening that green-fingered enthusiasts can be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing an approach to stick with. However, creating a colorful space in a greenhouse is undoubtedly an option that holds near-universal appeal. This can particularly be the case for those who are looking to give their […]
When gardening for food, green-fingered enthusiasts typically turn to the obvious choices – herbs and vegetables, for instance. However, why not be a little more adventurous and try and hunt down something a little more unusual? Not only will this make your greenhouse stand out a little bit more, but it could also impress dinner […]
When out and about finding new plants to add to a garden, it would be perfectly understandable for keen green-fingered enthusiasts to be attracted to something that is not currently in season. Needless to say, this can lead to problems upon returning home, as nobody wants to see their new wildlife start to wilt straight […]
When selecting what plants to focus on in a greenhouse, gardening enthusiasts are more than spoilt for choice. The orchid is one solid option – and has been a perennial hit for many years. Indeed, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the UK recently took advantage of glasshouses to create a hot green space to […]
There is so much work to be done outdoors at this time of year that it would be perfectly understandable if some green-fingered enthusiasts were to let it all get on top of them and get stressed out. Obviously this is inadvisable – but the risk of this can easily be negated by adopting a […]
As the summer sun comes out, sunflowers will be starting to blossom for the first time in the year – and these plants are often a favourite with gardening enthusiasts. This has always been the case – and there are many reasons for this, not least of which is the fact that they are so […]
One of the many tasks facing gardeners up and down the country is the careful management of plants. This can involve everything from careful cultivation and maintenance – such as pruning unwanted shoots and leaves – to ensuring that the plant is exposed to the right conditions. The most common kind of daisy is characterised […]
As the summer sun really begins to make its presence felt, gardeners will be making the most of their favourite pastime and getting to work outdoors. There are so many tasks to be done that it would be perfectly understandable if some tasks were to be overlooked. However, it is absolutely essential that planning ahead […]
When my husband and I moved to New York’s Hudson Valley, we weren’t really prepared for the deer. Our yard slopes steeply down to a creek on one end, and ends at a busy curve in the county road at the other. What deer in their right mind would want to deal with that? Well […]
Greenhouse gardeners have such a wide range of techniques to make the most of the plants at their disposal that it would be easy to overlook some considerations. Earthworms are typically associated with natural habitats, but they can easily be introduced to artificial environments. This can be tremendously beneficial to gardeners and can really help […]
There are many things that appeal to people about getting to work outdoors and improving their green spaces. Green-fingered enthusiasts use their garden for a wide range of purposes – from growing fruit and veg to creating a beautiful array of flowers, to simply creating an area to impress the neighbors and entertain guests in. […]
Moles are often seen as little more than pests by green-fingered enthusiasts – and there certainly are a wide range of reasons for this. The subterranean creatures burrow lawns and raise mole hills, which can undermine plant roots and inadvertently cause damage or death. However, gardening expert Roger Mercer has argued that mole populations are […]
