Hartley Magazine

All the latest news, hints, tips and advice from our experts

Tulbaghia violacea are ‘supremely elegant’

Gardeners who are still considering how to theme the overall look of their green space this year can rest assured there is plenty of time in which to give the topic some thought before committing to growing anything. Indeed, there are lots of plants that are best put to seed around about [del] this time […]

Geraniums: There’s nothing more versatile for gardeners

There is so much on offer for the greenhouse grower that it can be very difficult for them to narrow down their choices and focus on just a few plants to really commit to. Indeed, this is more of an issue for green-fingered enthusiasts and gardening professionals who take advantage of a controlled space like […]

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Don’t let lichen become a problem for your greenhouse

There are many issues that plague gardeners at this time of year – and this is just as much the case for greenhouse growers. While the controlled green space can offer a whole host of benefits that conventional gardeners may not be able to enjoy, they are still able to be impacted by adverse climate […]

Warm beds can get seeds off to a great start

There are many pleasures to be had when growing plants in a greenhouse – not least of which is the fact that the controlled gardening environment offers a considerable degree of flexibility. This will be particularly noticeable at this time of year, when extensive snow cover is being experienced in some parts of the country. […]

Salad leaves ‘can be sown in a greenhouse now’

Greenhouse growing offers a very diverse range of advantages to green-fingered enthusiasts and gardening professionals alike. The very fact that it is a controlled environment means that the individual is able to grow a much wider range of produce than would usually be the case, as they are not as in thrall to climate conditions. […]

Grafting ‘is great for fruit and veg’

Gardening is a very rich pastime that has a lot to offer the patient individual – regardless of whether they are a green-fingered enthusiast or seasoned professional. Indeed, there are so many techniques to bear in mind that it can be difficult to really get a firm grasp of what is the best way to […]

February ‘is a great time to trim hedges’

After the cold winter season, green-fingered enthusiasts and gardening professionals alike are undoubtedly going to be very welcoming to the concept of getting back to work outdoors as the spring starts to make its presence felt. However, before flowers really start to bloom as the season gets into full swing, there are some really important […]

Cornelian cherry ‘among the first flowers of spring’

Spring is a delightful time of year to be a gardener. Everyone loves to see green areas come back to life after the downtime of the winter season, but it can be particularly satisfying for those whose hobby or profession is to maintain plant life. Indeed, the first flowers of the season should be starting […]