Squirrel feeders have proven to be of great advantage over time due to the convenience that they provide. If your garden is filled with squirrels who tend to bother birds while they eat, then it’s high time you consider buying a squirrel feeder to keep the squirrels away from the birds. We have also reviewed some squirrel proof bird feeders, however, but what has proven to be a very effective method is to feed both…
Grapes make a delightful addition to all gardens and are very flexible, allowing you to train them over an archway, up a wall, or anywhere in between. The vines do need particularly deep, free-draining soil with ample sunlight to properly ripen the fruit, but beyond that, you can prune them to fit a small space if that’s all you have. If you live in northern Britain where it gets particularly cold outside you can even…
Lillies can be one of the most exciting plants to grow from bulbs. They can grow to be particularly large and aromatic, making them a stunning and popular garden addition. Of course, if you are planning on having any Lillies in your home you can choose to purchase pre-started Lillies or alternatively, grow them from forced bulbs. Lillies prefer well-drained soil in a sunny spot, so if you have clay soil that is often waterlogged…
Lillies are a wonderful flower to have and as a perennial, if you take good care of them they will come back year after year. The nice thing about Lillies is that almost all of them will grow very effectively in pots, although there are certain varieties that will just need a little bit of extra support. The Best Varieties for Containers and Pots The Pixie series offers very small cultivars that get to no…
Rhubarb is a wonderful plant that requires very little of your time and maintenance. It’s incredibly strong, easy to grow, and in fact, relies upon a cold snap to produce the best yield. This makes it particularly perfect for many gardens across the UK. If you decide to grow rhubarb, with a little bit of maintenance you can make homemade rhubarb crumbles, pies and jam. Healthy plants will produce stalks for a decade which makes…
If you want to grow rhubarb but simply don’t have the space in your garden, rest assured you can still grow it with limited space, as long as you are able to grow them in containers or large tubs. Is growing rhubarb in containers possible? Yes, you can grow rhubarb in containers. In fact, you can grow just about any plant in containers as long as you find a container that is big enough. With…
If you are growing or considering growing grapes, you need to make sure that you give them every advantage and a big part of that includes properly pruning them. Pruning grapes should be done at regular intervals and you can rely upon multiple pruning methods. You can choose which method you prefer based on where you are growing your grapes and how you want them to be structured. When to Prune Grapes The best time…
Lillies are stunningly exotic flowers that sit upon their tall stems. They thrive in areas with full sun or partial shade, consistent water levels and good air circulation. Caring for Lillies is on par with that of most bulbs and perennials and when it comes to grooming them after they have bloomed, very minimal pruning is required. Removing flowers from Lillies After your Lily flowers have started to fade, you should remove them straight away.…
Lavender shrubs will produce the aromatic blossoms that everybody enjoys, the quintessence of relaxation and spas everywhere. If you tend to your Lavender shrubs properly they can live for up to 20 years. The problem is, like most of us, the effects of ageing take their toll and after about seven years the Lavender starts to look woody, producing fewer flowers than it once did and becoming overrun with bare stems, usually towards the base.…
If you are growing rhubarb, you need to know how to force your rhubarb because doing so at the end of winter will give you an early harvest come spring. Below we will explain exactly how to force rhubarb successfully. The key to successfully forcing rhubarb is to prevent any light from reaching the crown. Doing so successfully will produce very pale, delicious stalks that are great for culinary purposes. If you force rhubarb the…
