How to take care of your garden. In this category we will be looking into garden animals, constructions, fences, gates, grass, hedges, manure, patios, planting, plants, ponds, recycle, seeds, slabs, structures and weeds.
Pond fountains can provide you with a beautiful landscape until they become green with algae or black with mould due to infrequent cleaning. Often, the pumps used to flow water…
Fungi and bacteria cause most diseases of tree bark by infecting open wounds on the branches or trunks of the trees. A common symptom is a canker, an area of…
Mulch is a vital component of home gardens. It retains moisture and conditions the soil. Making bark mulch can be economically feasible if you have access to large amounts of…
Traditional gardeners were very keen on digging over ground with a spade and this method can still be useful for small areas or where extra depth of cultivation is needed.…
Drought tolerance refers to a turf’s ability to survive during dry weather where there is little or no rain. Turfs vary in their tolerance for drought conditions and water requirements.…
The best and durable type of turf grass for your home depends on the local climate and rainfall. Some grasses need a warm, damp environment, while others can survive through…
So you’ve decided to lay a new lawn. You’ve prepared the site, everything is ready, and you just need to buy turf. So off you go to a turf suppliers,…
Sadly the number of hedgehogs in the UK is decreasing rapidly. These creatures, known as ‘the gardener’s friend’ for their love of slugs and other pests, are threatened by the…
Just a quick demonstration of how I go about planting my potatoes on the allotment.
Many allotment sites only let plots to residents of a specific borough, neighbourhood or geographical area. You should start by contacting your local council to find out where the nearest…