Whether you have brand new decking or you’ve had it for some time, it’s important that you make sure the timber used in your decking is well maintained so that it lasts. Part of this maintenance includes fixing any parts of the decking that is damaged and protecting against the worst of the weather, so you don’t end up with damp wood and eventually dry rot. Basically, you want to keep it in good order…
If you are having trouble with weeds, you need a weedkiller. The problem is many commercial weedkillers are full of toxic by-products that you don’t necessarily want going onto any nearby plant, especially if you have a vegetable garden or fruit trees. You also simply might not want to put those chemical by-products into the atmosphere. Thankfully there are plenty of homemade weedkillers that you can apply to your garden and best of all, many…
Weeds are the bane of many gardeners’ existence. It can seem almost impossible to get rid of certain weeds that just seem to keep cropping up when and where you don’t want them to. The key is a multi-faceted approach that includes killing the current ones we have so that we can prevent weeds in future. How to kill weeds permanently Being able to kill weeds permanently really depends on where the weeds are proving…
Lawn weeds are any invasive plant that’s competing with your lawn for space and nutrients. Plants like clovers, daisies, and dandelions are the most common, along with a long list of other weeds, preventing them is much better than trying to tackle a lawn full of weeds that hasn’t been treated in years. Removing weeds promptly is the key to effective weed control, especially if you have a large area to cover. This might be…
If you notice moss on your lawn, you are right to be concerned. Moss can be a temporary issue, especially after persistent drought or waterlogging, however, it can also point to an underlying issue. If you have a brand new lawn, for example, a great deal of moss can be indicative of poor site preparation. If you have an established lawn, acidic soil conditions, inadequate food, inadequate aeration, and even bad drainage can result in…
If you are in the market for a garden that brings forth all of the local bees, then you need the right variety of clematis. Bees love access to a different menu of items, the same as we do. So, if you want to grow clematis that will prove attractive to bees, make sure to give them lots of options. Not all clematis will prove attractive to bees so we have made a list of…
If you are interested in growing roses but don’t have the garden space for them, rest assured that you can grow patio roses in containers with equal success. Why the patio? It is often the go-to space for container-grown roses because most people find it the perfect place to give their roses a semi-permanent home and enjoy them during their lifespan. Roses are not only aesthetically pleasing, but they give off a pleasant fragrance that…
Happy and otherwise thriving clematis vines will give your garden a collection of stunningly colourful flowers, but when things are not going well for the clematis, it might not bloom. It can be difficult when things do not go as planned, and even more challenging to figure out why your clematis hasn’t produced any flowers. Clematis are generally easy to grow and produce masses of stunning flowers, however, there are times when they don’t seem to…
Clematis produce some of the most wonderful blooms and can truly add a magical quality to your garden. The trouble is, after putting in lots of hard work to give your clematis the perfect home, you might notice that things are not going as planned. If you are having trouble with clematis wilt, there are things you can do to treat it and to prevent it from coming back again. What is clematis wilt? First…
If you are growing plants, you know that they can succumb to many issues. Different seasons, weather, and other environmental factors can manifest in the form of wilting, discolouration, and even powdery mildew. This powdery mildew is what we are going to focus on in this article. And the problem with certain outbreaks is that if you do not prevent it, or treat it once you see it, it can spread until such time that…
