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Conifers Uncovered: Soil Impacts, Pests, Diseases, Pruning, and Best & Worst Varieties

Welcome to Local Gardener, where we dig into the...

Slugs and Snails – A Garden’s Slimy Story

Welcome to Local Gardener, the podcast where we dive...

What temperature should I store my ensete banana at?

Ensete bananas should be stored at 10c. Any higher...

How to over winter Ensete bananas

Ensete bananas are not frost hardy and will need...

Growing Onions in December: A Guide for UK Gardeners

While December isn’t the traditional growing season for onions,...

How to Keep Your Pond Ice Free

Winter poses unique challenges for garden ponds in the...

EGO PPX1000 A LONG STRETCH WITH EGO’S LONG REACH BIG BOY

Those tall hedges, and worse still those extra wide hedges off of a tripod ladder, were starting to take their toll on my body....

How to grow Ceanothus

Ceanothus Ceanothus is a genus of about 50 species that is native to North America. They are commonly called Californian Lilacs....

When should I plant eucomis bulbs?

Although eucomis can withstand temperatures down to -6C, I would not plant out until the Frosts have finished. This is usually the end of...

How To Grow Crocus in the UK

Crocuses are among the earliest flowers to bloom, heralding the arrival of spring with their vivid colors. Their adaptability and resilience make them a...

Hyundai hyB5200 blower review

Backpack blowers are now common place and have become an essential bit of kit for the professional gardener. There are some really impressive bits...

Ego powerload strimmer review

When your strimmer has finally died forever and the time has come to look for a replacement, it's no longer just a matter of...