Every so often, a flower or plant may emerge as a new star of the horticultural scene. It might have remained under the radar for some time, but once it gains the public’s attention, its beauty and wonder captures the imagination and every gardener wants to know about it. This has certainly been true of […]
An expert has suggested that gardening enthusiasts make careful use of the opportunities presented to them by shaded spots. Stephen Lacey, garden writer, lecturer, broadcaster and a plantsman with a particular interest in planting design, claimed that this can be a particular issue at this time of year. Indeed, as the summer weather is retreating […]
Professional garden and landscape designer Dan Pearson has claimed that any annuals greenhouse growers intend to grow need to be planted now. In an article for the UK national newspaper the Guardian, he said that this is simply one of the many aspects of gardening that ensures green-fingered enthusiasts are firmly grounded in the moment. […]
There are many different aspects of the outdoors for gardeners to think about – not least of which is the varying degrees of access to light that different plants require. Former presenter of the Gardeners World television show and garden writer Alys Fowler has claimed that shade is a particularly important consideration. In an article […]
As summer has comfortably given way to fall, the nature of a gardening enthusiast’s tasks will have changed focus slightly. Indeed, plants will require different levels of care depending on what stage of development they are at – and this is particularly relevant to anything that needs to be overwintered. However, this does not mean […]
After the bulk of the work on creating a beautiful space in a greenhouse is completed, gardening enthusiasts would be perfectly within their rights to want to kick back and enjoy the fruit of their labours. However, this is not the end of the job – as maintaining the green area is an ongoing task […]
Professional garden and landscape designer Dan Pearson has emphasised his belief that now is the perfect time to start seeding. In an article for UK national newspaper the Guardian, he explained that being self-sufficient in this regard is one of the many thrills that can come from collecting seeds. The expert underlined the fact that […]
Gardening expert and author of the allotment book One Man and His Plot Michael Leapman has underlined his belief that the lawn represents the central, defining element of the garden. In an article for the UK national newspaper the Daily Telegraph, he explained that a crisply cut stripe can easily become the calling card of […]
Keen gardeners who enjoy growing plants in their greenhouse will undoubtedly have considered introducing some dahlias to their space. These plants may have been on the unfashionable side in recent times, but professional planter and garden writer Graham Rice has claimed that they are making a huge comeback right now. Writing in an article for […]
Green-fingered enthusiasts who take advantage of their greenhouse to grow plants for eating would be well advised not to overlook the many benefits herbs can offer. Not only are these a convenient thing to have fresh quantities of at hand, they can also be very pretty – and they really add to the aesthetic appeal […]
Interestingly, community gardens have been a staple part of communities within the United Kingdom for hundreds of years, serving as an important source of food for those who worked on the plots. During World War Two, many community allotments were set up in the inner cities to provide local people with affordable vegetables.
In an article for UK national newspaper the Guardian, former presenter of the Gardeners World television show and garden writer Alys Fowler underlined just how important it is for green-fingered enthusiasts to take action to keep certain plants in shape. She specified that pruning is particularly important in order to maintain the growths in their […]
