Hanging Baskets

For those who live in flats or detached homes, hanging baskets, flower pouches and planters are a great way to utilise the space in small gardens and spread greenery over places that might otherwise look quite dull. Planting Flower Baskets in summer and winter

Wooden Log Cabins

The advantage of a log cabin is that it can be warm and cosy throughout much of the year, giving you that alternative space and 'get away' feeling in which to work, read or simply enjoy the garden. Wooden Log Cabins

Bulbs, Corms, Tubers and Rhizomes What are bulbs and how do you distinguish them from corms, tubers and rhizomes?

How deep should bulbs be planted? According to a study published in the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science it may not matter because bulbs can move themselves deeper into the ground, seemingly in search of better, moister growing conditions. Smart Bulbs

Dealing with Slugs and Snails

If you have a garden, you are guaranteed to have slugs and snails. Not surprisingly, they are some of the most troublesome pests a garden is ever likely to have. They have a particularly destructive effect on young seedlings in spring when both plants and pests emerge. Later in the year, underground slugs eat their way into growing potatoes while their counterparts above ground tackle those juicy strawberries. Meanwhile, snails munch holes in your flourishing hostas and devastate your salads and cabbages. Dealing with Slugs and Snails