by Sue Jeffries | Mar 14, 2019 | Beds & Borders, Ground cover, Low maintenance, Mulching, Shade, Slug proof, weeds
Beat the Weeds Although I know some people who enjoy weeding (yes, they do exist!) most people find it a chore and struggle to keep on top of the job. So their lovely plants disappear under a sea of unwanted weeds, which spread and thrive on neglect. So most...
by Sue Jeffries | Feb 1, 2019 | Edible, Grow Your Own, seeds, Vegetables
How early can I start sowing vegetable seeds? We all get impatient for winter to end and the growing season to start, but it’s not a good idea to sow your vegetable seeds too early. Seeds sown into cold, wet soil without enough daylight are likely to rot (or...
by Sue Jeffries | Dec 31, 2018 | Fruit, Grow Your Own, Herbs, Plant Propagation, seeds, Vegetables
Growing Your Own Fruit and Vegetables You can always make space for a fruit, vegetable and herb area – however small your space. The satisfaction and extra taste you get from home grown produce will be worth the effort required. In the winter it may seem that...
by Sue Jeffries | Nov 16, 2018 | Container Gardening
Pallet planters Wooden delivery pallets are easy to find and make sturdy planters to brighten up your garden, balcony or yard. Used stood on their edge they take up very little room on the ground but create an eye catching and practical vertical planter. Materials...
by Sue Jeffries | Nov 2, 2018 | Beds & Borders, Grow Your Own, Mulching, Soil improvement
Feed your soil We are often encouraged to apply feeds and fertilisers to plants in our garden. However, mulching can create the basic foundation for happy and healthy plants by improving the soil. If you’re lucky, you may have a garden with beautiful crumbly...
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