What type of Tithonia is best for the UK?
Tithonias (Tithonia rotundifolia and Tithonia diversifolia), commonly known as Mexican Sunflowers, are stunning, fast-growing plants that bring a tropical feel to UK gardens. Here...
How to Stop Invasive Bamboo from Spreading and Remove It for Good
Bamboo can be an attractive addition to a garden, but if it’s the wrong variety, it can quickly become an invasive nightmare. Many gardeners...
What is Soldier Frass?
What is Soldier Frass? Soldier frass compost is an organic fertilizer made from the excrement (frass) of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae. As...
Filling a Plant Pot : Grit, Crocks, Perlite, or Something Else?
Filling a plant pot correctly is key to keeping your plants healthy, whether you're potting up houseplants, container plants, or seedlings. The debate over...
Rain vs. Tap Water: Which is Best for Watering Plants and Seedlings?
Watering is one of the most important aspects of plant care, but not all water is the same. Many gardeners prefer rainwater, while others...
What’s The Difference Between Apples and Crab Apples
When strolling through a garden or countryside, you may encounter two types of fruit-bearing trees that appear quite similar but differ greatly in size...
Fruit or Berry, Do you Know The Difference?
Fruit or Berry, and the Surprising World of LegumesToday, we’re going to explore some surprising truths about everyday fruits and vegetables—specifically, what makes a...
Is your bee hotel killing solitary bees?
Solitary Bees: Champions of Pollination and Why Bee Hotels Can Be HarmfulSolitary bees are some of the most fascinating and essential pollinators in our...
Is your Leylandii going brown?
Leylandii going brown is usually a sign of stress or poor health caused by specific environmental or biological factors. Below are the key reasons...
What Are The Best Plants for The Bedroom?
Adding plants to your bedroom can improve air quality, boost relaxation, and create a serene atmosphere. With the right plants, you can transform your...
What Are The The Best Plants for The Kitchen?
Kitchens are a perfect place for plants. They add a fresh, vibrant feel, improve air quality, and can even be practical if you choose...
What Are The Best Plants for The Bathroom?
Bathrooms, with their unique combination of humidity, temperature fluctuations, and often low light, can be challenging environments for houseplants. However, with the right plant...
What is so special about John Innes Compost?
John Innes compost is a trusted name in gardening, renowned for its consistency and effectiveness. This soil-based compost range has been a staple for...
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What to Feed Plants in May
May is a pivotal month in the garden. Plants are shifting from spring growth to summer performance, and feeding them well now can make...
Dahlia Care in May: Get Ready for a Show-Stopping Summer
Dahlias are among the most spectacular summer flowers, prized...
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Grey Squirrels in the UK: Friend or Foe in the Garden?
Grey squirrels are a familiar sight in parks and gardens across the UK. With their bushy tails and nimble antics, they’re often seen as...
Perlite: The Essential Guide for UK Gardeners
Perlite is one of those unassuming materials that turns up in everything from houseplant compost to professional propagation trays. Those little white balls you...
SEEP LAUNCHES NEW 100% COMPOSTABLE GARDEN WASTE BAGS
As gardens nationwide are springing into life, so too does the task of clearing clippings, pruning borders, and collecting the many weeds that are...
Disappearing songbirds. The UK’s silent crisis
Once the familiar soundtrack to every morning stroll or afternoon in the garden, the cheerful chorus of the UK’s songbirds is growing quieter. Since...
Cobra RM514SPC Lawn Mower
Cobra RM514SPC Lawn Mower – History, Specifications & ReviewThe Cobra RM514SPC is a powerful self-propelled rear roller mower, designed to create a professional striped...
Hedge Maintenance
Hedge MaintenanceBy Webb Garden Power Expert Adam WoolcottWell-maintained hedges can transform any garden, providing privacy, structure, and year-round beauty. Adam Woolcott, a garden power...
March & April Gardening Tips from Barnsdale Gardens
As spring approaches, the Barnsdale Gardens team is always prepared—rain or shine! A thriving garden is built on careful preparation and readiness for whatever nature brings....
KENT & STOWE INTRODUCES NEW TRADITIONAL SECATEURS
KENT & STOWE INTRODUCES NEW TRADITIONAL SECATEURS – AN ESSENTIAL FOR EVERY GARDENER’S ARMOURYKent & Stowe, renowned for its high-quality tools that help gardeners...
Bell Glass
Bell Glass (Cloche de Verre)Overview:A bell glass, also known as a cloche de verre, is a transparent, dome-shaped cover traditionally used in horticulture to...
Beet and Mangold Fly
Beet and Mangold Fly (Pegomya hyoscyami)Taxonomy & ClassificationKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: DipteraFamily: AnthomyiidaeGenus: PegomyaSpecies: Pegomya hyoscyamiDescriptionThe beet and mangold fly (Pegomya hyoscyami), sometimes referred...
If You Ever Need To Seed More Than Once, You Have The Wrong Grass Seed
The chairman of The Lawn Association, David Hedges Gower, explains why you may be using the wrong grass seed on your lawns.It’s amazing how many...
Protecting Fruit Bushes with Netting
Growing fruit bushes like currants, gooseberries, raspberries, and blueberries can be incredibly rewarding, but without proper protection, birds and other wildlife can quickly strip...
How to Repair Lawn Edges and Bare Patches
How to Repair Lawn Edges and Bare Patches for a Healthier LawnA well-maintained lawn enhances the look of any garden, but over time, edges...
INTRODUCING THE BOOST GROWING SYSTEM
THE BOOST GROWING SYSTEMEverything gardeners need to BOOST their gardens from start to BLOOM!Boost, part of Westland Horticulture, is expanding its highly successful range,...
Starting Tomatoes, Peppers, and Cucumbers Indoors
March is the perfect time to start tender crops like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers indoors, giving them a head start before transplanting them outside...
Apple Scab
Apple Scab (Venturia inaequalis)OverviewApple scab is a fungal disease caused by Venturia inaequalis, affecting apple (Malus domestica) and crabapple (Malus spp.) trees. It is...
Apple Powdery Mildew
Apple Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera leucotricha)Taxonomy:Kingdom: FungiPhylum: AscomycotaClass: LeotiomycetesOrder: ErysiphalesFamily: ErysiphaceaeGenus: PodosphaeraSpecies: P. leucotrichaDescription:Apple powdery mildew (Podosphaera leucotricha) is a fungal pathogen that affects apple...
Apple Blossom Weevil
Apple Blossom Weevil (Anthonomus pomorum)Taxonomy:Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: ColeopteraFamily: CurculionidaeGenus: AnthonomusSpecies: A. pomorumDescription:The Apple Blossom Weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) is a small, reddish-brown beetle belonging...
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Aphids—tiny but mighty
🌿 Amazing Aphid Facts You Might Not Know! 🐜✨Aphids—tiny but mighty! These little sap-suckers might be a gardener’s headache, but they have some fascinating...
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Bolting
BoltingCategory: Plant Physiology / Growth DisordersDefinition:Bolting is the premature production of a flowering stem in plants before the crop...
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The Tomato Scandal: How a Beloved Fruit Was Once Feared as Poison
Tomatoes are a staple in kitchens worldwide, starring in...
Rafflesia arnoldii – The Stinking Giant
Deep in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, a strange...
Plants That Listen: How Plants Detect and Respond to Sound
It’s easy to think of plants as silent, passive...
The Surprising Truth Behind the Smell of Freshly Cut Grass
The scent of freshly cut grass is one of...
