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December Gardening Tips From...

Ooohhhhh …it's nearly here…Christmas! A time for cosy evenings by the fire and...

Looking Out for Hedgehogs...

Hedgehogs are some of the most endearing creatures in our gardens, but winter...

Protecting Your Plants from...

Winter can be a challenging time for gardeners, particularly when wildlife like deer...

Winter Compost: Digging Out...

Winter is an excellent time to dig out your compost heap and spread...
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Winter Grafting: A Traditional Gardener’s...

Grafting is an ancient horticultural technique that...

Improving Drainage in Clay Soil:...

Clay soil can be both a blessing...

Winter Grafting: A Traditional Gardener’s Guide

Grafting is an ancient horticultural technique that allows gardeners to combine the best traits of different plants, creating stronger, more productive specimens. While most people associate grafting with spring, winter grafting is a valuable method for fruit trees, particularly apples, pears, and plums. Done while trees are dormant, this method ensures the graft has time to heal before the growing season begins. Why Graft in Winter? Winter, particularly January to early March, is the best time for whip-and-tongue grafting, a technique commonly used for young fruit trees. Because the sap is...

Winter Grafting: A...

Grafting is an ancient horticultural technique that allows gardeners to combine the best traits of different plants, creating stronger, more productive specimens. While most...

Improving Drainage in...

Clay soil can be both a blessing and a curse in the garden. It’s rich in nutrients and holds moisture well, but poor drainage...

Understanding F1 Hybrids...

In the world of gardening and horticulture, the term F1 hybrid often comes up when discussing seeds and plants, but what does it actually...

How Leaves Work:...

Leaves are essential organs of plants, acting as nature's solar panels. They are responsible for photosynthesis—the process by which plants produce energy—while also regulating...

Understanding Plant Cell...

Plant cells are the basic building blocks of plant life, playing a crucial role in the growth, development, and survival of plants. These cells...

Why is wet...

When the temperature drops, plants face significant challenges. While cold alone is harmful, the combination of cold and wet conditions is especially destructive, creating...

Where Do Tropical...

Here’s the list of where tropical plants come from for UK gardens, along with the specific Asian countries they originate from: Banana (Musa basjoo) –...

Boosting Seed Germination...

Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) has earned a reputation as a versatile tool in gardening. Beyond promoting seed germination, it can be used to treat diseases,...

Understanding Worm Casts:...

Worm casts are one of nature’s most fascinating contributions to soil health and plant growth. But what exactly are they? Are they the same...
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