Take time when deciding to remove tree from garden

Individuals wanting to remove a tree from their gardens have been told not to rush into any decisions about how to tackle the task.Writing for Get Reading, Linda Fort noted that she recently had the problem of dealing with a … [ Read More ]

Good soil needed to suit best hollyhock growth

Although hollyhocks are more than capable of self-sowing in paving and gravel, they could grow to much greater heights if planted in good soil, it has been suggested.Toby Buckland has written for the Daily Mail that the Victorian favourite can … [ Read More ]

Dry summer good for garlic growth in gardens

Although the dry summer may have played havoc with many gardens, it has proved beneficial in helping the growth of garlic.Pippa Greenwood has written in a blog for Gardeners‘ World that garlic is one of the “easiest and most satisfying … [ Read More ]

Importance of maintaining garden when on holiday highlighted

Asking for help from friends and family may be advisable for homeowners going on holiday who do not wish to return to see their garden looking like a complete mess.Bunny Guinness has written for the Daily Telegraph that her holiday … [ Read More ]

Flower power and Mediterranean silvers best for drought-tolerant gardens

Individuals have to be selective in their chance of plants if they are to benefit from impressive looking gardens in times of drought.Writing for the Daily Mail, Nigel Colborn highlights that the ideal dry garden is made up by a … [ Read More ]

How to keep weeds at bay

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts often face being pulled in multiple directions during summer, according to Grow It magazine.The publication noted how many horticulturalists find their time stretched between work, domestic duties and family responsibilities, especially when the weather is good.However, … [ Read More ]

Youngster to see garden design become reality

According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), nine-year-old Jasmine Fakolujo from Peterborough will see her ideas put into practice at Barnsdale Gardens.The site is the former home of TV garden and greenhouse expert Geoff Hamilton and is now run by … [ Read More ]

RHS pays respects to late president

Garden and greenhouse body the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has paid its respects to former president Sir Simon Hornby, who passed away recently.Sir Simon‘s six-year stint as RHS president saw the redevelopment of the Vincent Square offices and the merger … [ Read More ]

London attraction to help with foul weather

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has revealed that a new garden attraction is set to open in the west end of London.A new rain garden will be officially opened in September after work is completed next month, it reported.Sited at … [ Read More ]

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Leaf Cuttings – Part 22

Sometimes all it takes to get the kids interested in gardening is to show them some of the amazing things that plants do. Cuttings are a brilliant way to do this. Take a few stems of a tradescantia plant and … [ Read More ]