Growing citrus trees in pots and containers is the most effective way to enjoy the bountiful fruit production that citrus trees have to offer for those of us who live in the UK with its less than perfect weather for growing citrus. Citrus plants don’t naturally survive the colder winter weather of most parts of the UK, but in a container, you have much more control over exposure, soil, sunlight, and more importantly fluctuations in…
Just as the computer geeks always carry those memory sticks around or cloud-compute their files feeling secure in the knowledge that all their necessary data is safe and sound, hikers need backpacks to carry their stuff while they move around. Recreational activities in the UK have long become inclusive of variable outdoor sports and backpacking for spontaneous excursions in mountains or forests. Backpackers are adventure-loving people fond of activities such as hiking, trekking, camping, beaching,…
Wallflowers provide flowers throughout the spring and summer, perfect for adding an array of colours to your garden beds, borders, or containers. Their flexibility makes it easy to grow them wherever you have space available. What’s more, you can grow them as annuals, biennials (those which grow during the first year and subsequently flower during the second year), or as perennials. Wallflowers are quintessential bedding plants that are overrun with flowers in spring, like Erysimum…
Wallflowers are a fairly easy plant to grow from seed and doing so can be particularly rewarding, with plants reaching heights up to 70cm and flowering through spring, summer, and sometimes even autumn. Sowing wallflower seeds With wallflowers, you can sow your seeds directly into the ground or you can choose to grow them in a seed tray indoors, before transplanting them further down the line. Top-selling wallflower seeds When to sow wallflower seeds If…
Delphiniums are a wonderful addition to any garden, standing out like blazing fireworks with their vigorous climbing flowers and colour. They make a wonderful contribution to any garden without feeling too dense. But how can you grow, plant, and care for them? Planting and growing a stunning display of Delphiniums Well, it starts with good soil. Delphiniums need well-draining soil and they also need a lot of food. This means you should add things like…
