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…
Winter is no doubt a harsh period and it comes with an unforgiving cold that can freeze items stored in a garden shed or make it near impossible to work in. Sometimes you may even want to set a home workstation in your shed and that means you’ll want the environment to be conductive. In this case, a shed heater is a godsend product that can keep off the chill and ensure plants, tools and…
Magnolias come in one of two forms, that of a shrub or a tree, and are either evergreen or deciduous. However more often in the UK, you see the deciduous varieties such as Stellata and Susan. Ideally, they should be planted in autumn, winter or spring and will flower in spring or summer. The average Magnolia will reach a height between 2 and 3 metres, although they can grow as tall as 15 metres, with…
Whether you have a small balcony or a spacious patio or decking, potted plants can add charm to any outdoor space. But if you want to ensure your plants last more than one season, it’s important to choose hardy plants that can withstand unpredictable weather conditions in the UK and know how to care for them. Some of these are hardy evergreen plants that can add all-year-round colour to your outdoor space throughout the year…
Chrysanthemums come in 50 different species, all native to East Asia, and they make excellent flowers no matter where you plant them. In fact, Chrysanthemums are the second most popular flower after roses. You can find a variety of shapes, sizes, and designs for the flowers, which is what makes them so prominent. One of the strongest varieties, popular because of its frost resistance is that of the Chrysanthemum grandiflorum, however, if you are planning…
