If you're busy planning your summer garden right now, this is a great giveaway to enter! I've got three bundles of gorgeous pelargonium plants from Pelargonium for Europe to give away, each worth at least £35. These lovely plants are ideal for adding a splash of colour to your garden and will flower right through summer. Read on to find out more about pelargoniums and how to enter the giveaway. Pelargonium plants from Pelargonium for ...
How to grow coffee plants in your garden
Collaborative post Have you ever considered growing your own coffee? Many coffee lovers believe that cultivating quality beans is just not possible in your garden. However, if you're able to provide the right conditions and invest a bit of time, it's perfectly feasible to grow coffee plants in your garden or indoors. Here's how to do it. Ideal climatic conditions to grow coffee plants Climate is a crucial factor when it comes to ...
Gardening in May: jobs to tackle this month
Welcome to your one-stop resource for gardening in May. If you're not sure what to focus on this month, or are short on time for gardening, you're in the right place! You can check out my gardening jobs for every other month in this post. Gardening in May May is one of the busiest months in the garden. Everything is growing, so there's lots of maintenance going on, but we're also still planting lots of new things. Add to that the ...
The best low maintenance plants for outdoor pots, and how to take care of them
Are you looking for advice on the best plants for outdoor pots? Whether you’re a beginner gardener who’d like to start small with plants in containers, or a seasoned pro who’s keen on planting outdoor pots, there’s lots here to inspire you. This post on the best plants for pots lists over 25 fantastic low maintenance plants for outdoor pots. I’ve also included simple tips for taking care of your plants so that they thrive and provide ...
Gardening in April: jobs to tackle this month
Welcome to your one-stop resource for gardening in April. If you're not sure what to focus on this month, or are short on time for gardening, this is a great place to start. You can check out my gardening jobs for every other month in this post. Gardening in April This is the month when the garden really starts to take off. The weather warms up, the daylight hours increase, and everything feels like it just wants to get going. All ...
Flower gardening for beginners: 12 easy flowers to grow from seed
Would you like to grow flowers from seed, but need a little help getting started? This guide to twelve easy flowers to grow from seed has got you covered. Why grow flowers from seed? Growing flowers from seed is a great idea for a number of reasons. For starters, it’s much cheaper than buying plants. A packet of flower seeds allows you to grow a large quantity of plants for a small initial investment. When you buy ...
Ten easy ways to get your garden ready for summer & outdoor entertaining
We all spend more time in our gardens in summer, but this year lots of us are planning on using them more than ever for outdoor entertaining. Is your garden ready for summer guests? During the colder months of the year, we naturally spend less time taking care of our gardens. When the weather warms up again in summer, we immediately want to get out there and enjoy them. The trouble is, there’s often work required to get things looking ...
Gardening in March: jobs to tackle this month
Welcome to your one-stop resource for gardening in March. If you're struggling to carve out time to stay on top of the garden, or just need some help with what to focus on each month, this is a great place to start. You can check out my gardening jobs for every other month in this post. Gardening in March We've made it to spring, which means things are about to get busy in the garden. March is a great month to get ahead with garden ...
Free plants for your garden: how to divide perennials
Do you like the sound of free plants for your garden? Of course you do! This step-by-step-guide to dividing your existing perennial plants shows you how to make new plants for free. Filling gaps in your garden without spending any money Does your garden have holes in it at the moment? Not actual holes in the ground you understand, but holes nonetheless. Are the borders are looking bare, with whacking great patches of soil ...
Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in March
If you’re raring to go in the garden or allotment, here are some ideas for what to plant in March. The arrival of March really is the start of the growing season in my mind - even if the weather isn't in agreement and it’s still freezing outside! You do still need to be careful temperature-wise, but if you can provide some frost protection there are lots of plants you can start growing this month. Flowers to plant in March Bedding ...