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What is the bento garden trend? Create a ‘lunchbox’ garden
One gardening concept has caught my attention in particular over the last month: bento garden design.It’s been floating around as…
Wrens will flock to your garden if you use this bird box
Wildlife experts have revealed the best type of bird box to attract wrens to your garden and where to place…
4 major hydrangea pruning mistakes to avoid this spring
Sorry seems to be the hardest word. Especially when you’ve committed one of the most common hydrangea pruning mistakes.Of course,…
Gardeners urged to check for rare, pink daffodil this spring
The RHS is urging gardeners to check for a rare pink daffodil in their gardens this spring, as part of…
My grass is really long, but even I’m not mowing it yet
Besides the near-constant rain we’ve had so far, the weather has been relatively mild this year. That doesn’t mean you…
This seed snail hack for sweet peas is genius for small spaces
Ever heard of the seed snail hack? It’s a genius way of sowing seeds in small indoor spaces, and you…
4 cut flowers you can still plant now for a burst of colour in spring
With spring not quite being here yet and officially lasting for all of March, April and May, there’s plenty of…
7 summer-flowering bulbs I’m planting in February
Over the years I’ve often made the rookie error of not planting bulbs early enough in the season and then…
Why is there mould on the soil around my seedlings?
One of the most common grow-your-own queries I see is this: why is there mould on the soil around my…
The best soil for chillies – compost, temperature and acidity
Chillies are one of my all-time favourite crops to grow. I had brilliant luck growing my first ever chilli pepper…
Ninja’s new 5-in-1 gas BBQ would make a sleek garden addition
Ninja just dropped its first ever gas BBQ in the UK, the 5-in-1 FlexFlame Cooking System (£999.99 via Ninja), which…
Birth month perennials: all 12 and their special meanings
Birth flowers have long been used to mark milestones, from birthday bouquets to meaningful garden gifts. But instead of short-lived…