When new seeds are starting to sprout, the last thing you want is an infestation of insects. Before you reach for the pesticides though, there is an alternative way to deal with nuisance creatures: Companion planting. Companion planting is a common method used by biodynamic…
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Jun
Jun
How can you grow beautiful houseplants in a clear bottle with no soil and no mess? It’s called hydroponic gardening, and it’s so simple you’ll wonder why you don’t see more of it. All that’s required is a suitably shaped vessel – one with a wide base and a bottle neck to hold…
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May
May
Can you feel the warmth of the sun on your face yet? After a winter that somehow lasted around 13 months, April has finally arrived and springtime is officially upon us. With the weather due to reach record temperatures over the Easter Weekend, it’s time to get your garden prepared for…
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May
May
As spring and summer are slowly edging closer, you may well be wondering whether you should invest in a toddler playhouse for your garden.
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May
May
As the weather warms up and new growth appears all over your garden, all kinds of both helpful and harmful insects will also be starting to reappear. Naturally, you will want to get rid of all the harmful ‘beasties’ without putting your family or pets at risk (especially when it comes to getting rid of vegetable pests).
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May
May
Adding a touch of graceful colour to your garden, butterflies are wonderful to watch – and great plant pollinators. Attracting them to your garden is therefore both helpful and likely to bring a lot of joy. Here are some of the best plants for butterflies.
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Mar
Mar
Stories about fairies and their delightful little fairy dwellings have occupied the minds and imaginations of people and affected the folklore and cultures of societies around the world for centuries.
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Mar
Mar
Trying to keep your flowers, bushes and trees; lawn and vegetables growing and looking their best without getting eaten or otherwise damaged by garden pests makes killing anything that creeps, crawls or buzzes around your garden a tempting thought. Care is, however, advised and correct garden insects identification before reaching for pesticides is important. Here is why.
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Mar
Mar
Creating a bird friendly garden is quite simple if you are prepared to put in just a little bit of time and effort. Here’s what you need to do.
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Feb
Feb
At this time of year gardeners start to plant seeds in the hope of seeing them bloom by springtime. If you’re getting ready to plant your flowerbeds, pots or windowbox; here are a few brilliant gardening hacks that can boost your gardening efforts without costing you a penny.