Garden Advice
Growing Potatoes
Potatoes are one of the most satisfying vegetables to grow. So if you’ve never tried growing them before, make this the year you do. Here is our planting-to-harvest guide to potatoes to help you along the way.
Using Wood Ash in the Garden
With the nights getting chilly, it's time to light up the wood fire. But what to do with the ash? is a question many people ask. Here's how you can safely use ash in your garden.
Your Guide to Hedging and Edging
Hedges and sharp edges add a whole new level of order to a garden. Establishing and maintaining these doesn’t have to be an arduous task if you follow our simple tips.
Gardening Basics
If you've ever wanted to start your own garden but weren't too sure where to start, then this is the article to read. A little planning can go a long, long way toward making a garden you'll love working in as much as looking at.
Hydrophobic Soil & How to Fix It
Is your soil repelling water rather than absorbing it? If the answer is yes, then you've got hydrophobic soil. Here's our tips on how to fix this common garden issue.
Gardening With Kids
Teach your kids a passion for gardening and respect for Mother Nature by getting them involved in gardening at a young age. The flora and fauna in the garden are fascinating to watch and can be of great educational value to a curious child.
How To Grow Strawberries From Seed or Crowns
Strawberries are an exceptional fruit to grow in the home garden. Their flavour is exquisite when ripened to maturity and eaten fresh. Follow our handy guide so that you can grow your own tasty strawberries!
How to Grow From Seed
Understanding the basics of how to grow something from a seed will boost your confidence in your garden.
Spring Flowering Bulbs
Spring flowering bulbs are loved by gardeners for their colour and the spectacular displays provided by varieties such as Daffodils, Freesias, Hyacinths and Tulips. They are easy to grow, require little water and provide a burst of colour in your garden or pot at the start of Spring.
Starting Seeds in Jiffy
There’s something so magical about raising your own seeds from scratch and watching plants grow and develop from seed. Give your seeds the best start in life by using Jiffy pellets or pots. Here are our tips for sprouting seeds in Jiffy.