If you’re reluctant to cool off in the summer with a fan with blades because of the safety issues (especially with kids and pets around), bladeless fans are the answer to your heat problem. Bladeless fans are generally quieter and more energy-efficient than bladed fans, plus they don’t have any sharp moving parts to harm anyone. Our review looks at bladeless tower fans of a variety of sizes and features, including some with extras such…
So planting bulbs in the autumn is a great way to prepare your garden so that you get a stunning show of colour in the spring, after all, daffodils, tulips as well as many other first bulbs are often the first signs that spring has sprung. It’s an exciting time as we know the gardening season has started again with lots to look forward to. The problem I’m often faced with, and as a professional…
One of my favourite plants to grow over the Christmas period inside my home are Amaryllis. I just love the large stunning flowers, the fact that they are available in many different colours, they are so easy to grow and they require very little care. Just a little watering now and again and they are happy. They prefer to be placed in bright but indirect sunlight, so a sunny windowsill is usually the perfect spot…
One of the most enjoyable parts of growing your plants from seeds is when they germinate and begin to grow into seedlings. One question I often get asked by those just getting into gardening is when and how you should prick out seedlings. If you prick them out too early they may not take, however, if you leave them too late they may start yellowing, they become more prone to rotting off and the roots…
I think sunflowers are one of the most rewarding plants you can grow, I myself prefer the giant sunflowers that can reach 8ft tall with heads that can be over 1.5ft wide. They really are a sight to behold. So, if you have successfully grown sunflowers you may be wondering when is the best time to harvest the sunflower seeds and also what is the best way to harvest the sunflower seeds. When it comes…
