If you have clay soil, you might be thinking that you can’t possibly grow any plants because so many plants require rich, loamy and perlite-infused soil, or at the very least free-draining soil, and this isn’t usually the case when you have clay soil. The problem with clay soil is that it’s typically compact so it’s very difficult to get water to flow through it or allow struggling weak roots to get down into it.…
If you have a shaded area in your garden you might think that’s the end of it, that you won’t be able to grow anything well. We often think that having a shaded garden means the end of beautiful flowers and colourful blooms but that’s simply not true. You can brighten up an otherwise sheltered area in your garden with colourful shade-loving plants that will come back year after year. The 12 best perennials for…
Without pollination, your plants won’t be able to produce enough fruit or seeds, which is not just upsetting to the overall quality of your garden but can inhibit food production and food sources for wildlife as well. Honey bees, in particular, are an essential part of the agricultural world and it’s only through pollination that we get seeds and crops year after year. All about the bees In the UK there are over 250 types…
Slugs can be a huge burden in your garden and especially in your home. Most of the time we only realise we have a slug problem when we see the trails across our floors, and maybe even up our walls. If you’ve accidentally stepped on one you know that it’s probably one of the grossest experiences. How do they get into your home? And more importantly, how can you stop them from coming into your…
Springtime, especially the beginning of spring is a perfect time to plant your perennials seeds. You have spent hours gazing through seed catalogues and garden centre seed shelves and choosing your favourite ones, but how do you grow quick-growing perennials from seed? The good news is it’s quite easy if you follow these simple steps. You will be pleased to know that you don’t need any expensive growing equipment, although it can be beneficial to…
Skimmias are evergreen shrubs that reach about one metre in height and spread once they are fully established. They are often grown for their stunning foliage and if you have a male and female plant growing together then you can enjoy stunning berries from the female plant, which makes them particularly good for providing winter interest. Growing Skimmia Shrubs Before you plant one of these shrubs you need to make sure that you have the…
