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 – […]
A greenhouse is not strictly necessary for growing grapes as a few varieties can do quite well outdoors. But by far the tastiest, more luscious and gorgeous varieties do have to be grown under cover and indeed there are few more rewarding crops. Now a large greenhouse used to be needed as grapevines are very […]
Whether growing plants in greenhouses or out in the ground, it’s common to complain that we don’t have the space we need. The more I garden, the more I find that making the most of my gardening space is an enjoyable challenge. Some years produce greater success than others; here are some tips based upon […]
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 […]
Everybody loves the hardy, disease-resistant shrub roses that have become so popular in the last couple of decades for their easy care and nonchalant reblooming. Many will bloom – and often rebloom after June – without deadheading, and survive even cold Midwestern winters without being swaddled. Some slow-release fertilizer in spring is welcome, but many […]
My garden will be open in July, as part of The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program. Right now I’m madly tucking last-minute plants into my beds and borders. But I don’t want just any old plant. No, I’m on the hunt for the new and/or unusual. My quest is a common one among gardeners. So […]
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 […]
