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 […]
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 […]
Green-fingered gardening enthusiasts have many problems to deal with, not least of which is unwanted wildlife encroaching on their plants. Needless to say, something like a slug tear through your flowers, fruit and vegetables is undesirable, although they can also cause damage in less direct ways – such as by consuming nutrients and limiting a […]
The potential for sources of inspiration for gardeners considering a renovation of their green space is almost unlimited. Individuals have claimed to have been inspired by a wide range of disparate things over the years – and nowhere is this better demonstrated than at flower shows. Indeed, some of the entries for the forthcoming 2012 […]
There are many pleasures gardening can offer the keen enthusiast, not least of which is watching wildlife go about their daily business. Seeing as this is the case, why not try and optimise the ways in which your green space welcomes pollinating insects such as bees? This activity has a wide range of benefits – […]
One of the most exciting horticultural projects taking place in New York City at the moment has to be the Claude Monet Garden. Housed at the New York Botanical Garden, the display which is inspired by the impressionists vibrant paintings, the changing, seasonal display will be on show until October 2012. It has already attracted […]
The digital revolution has touched almost every walk of life. From shopping to socialising, people are turning to the internet. It is a source of inspiration and information for many and mobile technology has made access to it almost universal. The US is one of the most pioneering countries when it comes to web access […]
Keeping your flowers in great condition while mother nature is throwing storms, droughts and icy spells your way can be tricky. Some plants – usually the most beautiful – are extremely tricky to care for and short of wrapping them in a fleece, or taking them indoors, they struggle to survive the harsh conditions prevalent […]
No one ever said gardening is an easy pastime. Enjoyable, yes. Hard work, sometimes. Every gardener will tell you that the first time they got their hands covered in soil and started removing weeds from their patch they were left aching all over. The humble pastime of growing your own food can be tough at […]
Over in the UK, Wimbledon has arrived. Venus Williams has already fallen by the wayside and the tournament is really starting to hot up – unlike the British summer, which is proving wet and cool. However, aside from the plethora of tennis stars hot-footing across the Atlantic – and the impeccably manicured lawns – to […]
