The latest articles, news and information to help you get the most from your garden.
Climbers for sandy soil need to be able to cope with free draining conditions and relatively low soil fertility. These are my favourite climbers for sand.
The best perennials for sandy soil positively thrive in free draining soils with low fertility. These are my favourite perennials for growing in sandy soil.
How to use a soil pH test kit to find out if your garden soil is acid, alkaline or neutral. Soil pH kits are cheap, effective, simple to use, and are an indispensable aid to more successful gardening.
How refreshing to read the recent gardening news article from ‘The Sunday Times’ which asked several well known gardeners to spill the beans about last
Gardening news from around the world. Plus your chance to add your own news and comments...
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Garden advice and information. Tips and ideas on landscape design, raised bed and container gardening, basic techniques and overcoming common problems.
Improving Garden Soil can seem a complicated and confusing subject. Try this simple down-to-earth guide to the best materials and methods to use in your own garden.
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Love outdoor entertaining? Find out how to design the perfect garden for get togethers and avoid common pitfalls that will put a dampener on your parties!
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Struggling to design a garden? The secret of success is to learn how to think like a professional garden designer. Find out more...
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Who can resist the appeal of a traditional cottage garden? Romance, nostalgia, a cottage garden has it all. Follow these cottage garden design tips to recreate this favourite style...
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