Whilst watching the leaves of a tree turn from a luscious green to a golden yellow and rich red can be extremely calming, what isn’t quite as therapeutic is the inevitable clean-up that follows once the leaves fall on the ground…
However, did you know that there are many ways you can put your leaves to good use both in and outside of your home? Graham Barrett, the gardening expert at...
As the temperatures drop and the first frosts appear, green-thumbed Brits have been urged to prepare their gardens for winter with these top 10 gardening jobs for November.
Experts at Gardening Express have identified the most important gardening tasks to be carried out now to keep the plot in good shape over the winter.
Before putting the garden to bed for winter, there’s...
The days are getting shorter and the temperature colder – winter is fast approaching.
Spending time taking care of your garden now will save you from the hassle in a few months, after all, they say summer gardens are made in the winter. Below are five top tips to help you prepare your garden for the winter.
The National Trust is launching a new ‘grow-along’ to help people grow their own loofahs, which can be used as a sustainable alternative to plastic washing up sponges.
In 2019, the team at Knightshayes in Devon grew their first crop of loofahs – the fruit of Luffa cylindrica , a vine in the cucumber family – and began using them to wash dishes as an alternative to disposable, plastic...
With lockdown across England at least the next few weeks, gardens can offer a little welcome relief from the view of the same four walls. Even when it’s a little chilly outside, the garden can be a welcome break from the house, and it can have a massive impact on your mental health and wellbeing.
But what are some of the ways that your garden can be best utilised to benefit your...
Do you know your brassicas from your legumes, or which veg can be grown side by side?
National Allotments Week (August 10-16, nsalg.org.uk) is the ideal time for beginner gardeners to get to grips with plant families and crop rotation, for the best chance of success with veg grown as annuals – the ones you will sow and harvest within one year.
Want to give your gardening dad a gift to make this Father’s Day a special one? Then it's about time to think about upgrading his handy lawnmower for small gardens along with other essential gardening tools. Explore your options as we share our top picks with you.
Want to give your gardening dad a gift to make this Father’s Day a special one? Here’s our pick of the crop of gardening...
Patio plants come into their own in summer, adding wow factor to your outdoor space even on the smallest balcony or in the tiniest courtyard.
“Think of container gardening as the art of choreographing individuals into a joyous composition,” says broadcaster and multi award-winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw, best known for his regular appearances on BBC Gardeners’ World....
It’s not just in the garden where being green is important today. But there is a lot that we can do in our own outdoor spaces to help create a healthier environment and reduce our own carbon footprints! Now is a great time to consider your outdoor practices.
Here, the gardening experts at Toro have shared five ways you can do your little bit for the environment, from your own garden...
