Gladiolus is a stunning perennial that is well-known for the tall flower spikes. It gives off a classic look to any garden. What’s more, when you grow Gladiolus you can, of course, cut the Gladioli flowers and add them to beautiful displays within your home. You can find Gladioli in a variety of colours. No matter the colour they typically grow between 75cm (which is just over 2ft) and 175cm (nearly 6ft) for taller varieties. The…
If you are going to a festival to have some fun, don’t forget to pack your groovy wellingtons, check out our top picks! Wearing wellies to festivals not only keeps your feet dry but it saves you from ruining a good pair of shoes in the mud. With the festival season around the corner, you will want to make sure you enjoy the festivities despite the weather conditions. Wellies were previously associated with farm work,…
The only downside of walking your dog is that you have to venture outside whatever the weather. To save you discomfort in rain, wind, snow and the cold, we review which jackets make the best dog walking coats. We list the pros and cons of each coat and detail the features that back our recommendation. Our Buyer’s Guide gives more information about your choices in selecting the best dog walking coat so you are always…
A lush and stunningly manicured lawn is the envy of every homeowner. But with a few tips, you can maintain your lawn to the same success rate as even the most advanced and seasoned gardeners. The best part about lawn care is that there are things you can do every season to bring your lawn back even if it seems like things are spiralling out of control. If you have a brown lawn you can…
Blueberries are incredibly healthy for you and, relatively simple to care for. When it comes to growing blueberries in containers, the requirements are easy, get a good-sized pot, not too small but big enough to get compost around the edges. Get some John Innes ericaceous compost which is acidic and designed for lime hating plants which blueberries are and keep the soil moist but not wet, remembering that container-grown plants need watering much more often…
Blueberries are incredibly healthy for you and, relatively simple to care for. When it comes to growing blueberries the requirements are easy. Keep the soil moist, plant in acidic soil or ericaceous compost if growing in pots and in full sun, although it’s worth noting that they will tolerate shade. Finally prune every year by around one third, preferably in March. To learn more and dig deep into the detail, read on. Watering blueberries Always…
Blueberries are a wonderful berry, one that has been heightened in popularity because of their ample health benefits. Blueberries actually grow on bushes that produce canes, these shoot upwards, from which the branches and side shoots grow. The fruit gets produced on top of those side shoots, but only on old wood from the previous year. This means that the most productive canes are those that are about three years old. Any branches that are…
There are container-grown plants, tender perennials, even specimen trees that can be damaged when a heavy frost presents itself. However, there are ways that you can protect your plants from damage in the winter so that they survive and you can prolong the harvest of the plants you have worked so hard to cultivate. Remove snow from shrubs, trees and hedges to avoid broken branches The first step is to physically remove the snow before…
Watering doesn’t come free, so knowing when to water your plants can help you economically by preventing water loss for your plants and your soil so that you only spend what you have to. When to water plants – Water morning and evening when possible The best time to water your plants is early in the morning before the temperatures get too warm and the sun gets too high in the sky. If you wait…
Winter is typically a more relaxed part of the year in terms of plant and lawn care, there are still some things you can do to make sure that your lawn not only stays at its healthiest throughout the winter but is as prepared as possible for the upcoming seasons. October is the last time you can aerate and scarify the lawn before spring. If there is still time, get this done before November and…
