Bulb Planting Techniques
How deep do I Plant Certain Bulbs? Bulbs Muscari Crocus Allium Tulipa Narcissus Fritillaria imperials How deep do I plant? 10cm (4in) 8-12cm (3-5in) 10-15cm (4-6in) 15cm (6in) 20cm (8in) 25-30cm (10-12in) Planting Properly When preparing to plant, the ground should be improved with garden compost and if drainage is bad, grit should be … Continue reading “Bulb Planting Techniques”
How to get the Best from your Carrots
How to get the Best from your Carrots Have you got your own patch of food garden at home? Or is this something that you have wanted to do for a while? Whether you are a professional or have no idea how to start off, it may be a good idea to grow carrots this … Continue reading “How to get the Best from your Carrots”
Over Wintering Citrus
Over Wintering Citrus We want to bring to our reader’s attention some things over wintering citrus. All citrus plants need winter protection, and for high qualities batch a frost-free greenhouse (10-15c/50-59f) or airy conservatory is best, however, a sunny windowsill in an unheated room is also a good idea. Water the citrus plants moderately in … Continue reading “Over Wintering Citrus”
Invasive Plant Risk
Invasive Plant Risk A number of well known and loved plants are among the 92 plants ranked as ‘critical’ in having the potential to cause significant problems and is classed as an invasive plant risk. This number includes widely grown garden pond plants along with 33 other aquatic species. It is a worry for many … Continue reading “Invasive Plant Risk”
Looking after Astrantias in your Garden
Looking after Astrantias in your Garden Astrantias has been cultivated in Britain for more than five centuries. There are quite a few different names for this – some of the more common names which it is recognised by are: Melancholy gentlemen Hattie’s Pincushion Masterwort They look fantastic in modern style plantings as well as quaint cottage gardens. These … Continue reading “Looking after Astrantias in your Garden”
Encourage Leaf Growth Early
Encourage Leaf Growth Early As spring seems to be late this year, our desire for the spring sights to come is growing by the day – now is a great chance to encourage leaf growth! A way to help our desire of seeing spring, whilst encouraging leaf growth is by bringing spring into your home. To allow twigs … Continue reading “Encourage Leaf Growth Early”
Saving Flora
Saving Flora There are many endangered plants which are being protected today. It’s important that an effort is made for saving flora and different projects such as the Eden project have taken this under their wing in order to help to keep the plant from becoming extinct. ‘Ray of hope’ catches the eye instantly as … Continue reading “Saving Flora”
Food Garden – Weird and Wonderful Flavours
Food Garden – Weird and Wonderful Flavours Your food garden may seem a little bit dull and boring this year, after all, you have been growing and eating the same things year after year. Try something new this year! Strange but fascinating food crops are becoming more and more popular. It may be something of … Continue reading “Food Garden – Weird and Wonderful Flavours”
Plant Accolade
Plant Accolade There are some plants you should look out for this spring, therefore, we have set up a plant accolade article. Magnolia stellata ‘water lily’ Pulminaria rubra Camellia japonica ‘Bob’s Tinsie’ This is a compact shrub which spreads as it gets older. It has amazing white, star-shaped flowers with as many as 32 … Continue reading “Plant Accolade”
Rose Black Spot
Gardeners who dislike spraying their roses should steer clear of all but the disease-resistant rugosas. It is quite common for roses to be disease-ridden and the latest irritant is the Rose black spot. Tolerable control is the most likely to achieve. A natural control that many have found useful is Sulphur rose. To be effective, … Continue reading “Rose Black Spot”