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.…