There’s nothing more satisfying than watching your plants develop from seeds and growing into delicate seedlings. Seedlings do well when they are kept in ideal conditions, but as they grow, we must transition them from ideal conditions to outside conditions. This is called “hardening off”. A quick transition from a sheltered windowsill or greenhouse isn’t …
One of the trickier parts of growing plants from seed is potting them on after germination. A smooth transition from germination and then transplanting the seedlings to larger pots minimises stress and keeps the plants growing healthily. Potting On Seedlings The most common way to sow seeds is either into open seed trays, spreading seeds …
If you have ever noticed plants that seem to come back every year or only last a year then you will know there is a difference between the life cycles of different plant species. Annual, perennial and biennial are how we describe these life cycles. What Is The Difference Between Annuals, Perennials, and Biennials? Understanding …
One of the most renowned flowering plants for vertical interest, foxgloves really have a striking appearance thanks to their vivid bell-shaped blooms. These easy-to-care for, quick-growers will give a wonderful display to your garden with a lovely rustic, cottage-style touch. In combination with other ornamental species like ferns, alliums, lilies, or peonies, foxgloves can make …
Growing your own raspberries is a lot easier than you might think. The yield of just a couple of raspberry canes can fill 4 or 5 punnets over the course of a season so the investment is well worth making. In this article we are going to take a look at growing raspberries in your …
Knowing the kind of soil you are working with, whether it be clay, sandy, chalky or loam in your garden can have a big impact on the success of your planting. Clay soil can be particularly tricky at certain times of the year and if you have ever dug clay soil you will definitely feel …
Perennial plants come back year after year, that does not mean we can leave them to it, in fact, dividing a perennial can become necessary. Dividing perennials is a great way to multiply the plants in your garden but is also often necessary to keep a plant healthy and full of vigour. What may seem …
Choosing the best time to plant a fruit tree is quite important and can make a difference to how quickly the fruit tree establishes and adapts to its new home. Depending on the type of fruit tree you buy, pot grown or bare root can make a difference too. Planting a fruit tree is one …
Planting bulbs is a little bit like investing in the future. You are putting faith in that little store of energy to produce a flower months down the line. Planting bulbs is one of my favourite things to do in the garden just for the pure joy of when they finally make an appearance later …
Roses are a joy to have in the garden and planting a bare root rose is so simple, it is just a case of waiting for warmer weather until the rose bursts through with new growth and colour. What Is A Bare Root Rose? A bare root rose means exactly what it sounds like, there …