How And When To Plant Daffodils
Daffodils are a joyous introduction to spring and one of the most popular flowers, both in the garden and growing wild. This blog will give you some idea of what has gone wrong when they don't flower well.
How To Make Sure Your Daffodils Keep Flowering
This blog explains what has gone wrong when your daffodils don't flower as expected. They are the most popular spring flower and are one of the most wonderful sights in the Lake District.
A Riot Of Rhododendrons
Rhododendrons are big, brash and beautiful and thrive in acid soils. If you have an alkaline soil you can still grow them in containers but you must use an ericaceous compost. This blog gives you all the necessary info to grow these stunners.
12 Reasons to grow a tree
Trees are crucial in the fight against climate change and many of us are capable of growing one, even in a small space. This blog gives you 12 good reasons to grow your own tree.
How To Grill Jerk Chicken With Pineapple Salsa On The Weber Go Anywhere Gas BBQ
BBQ a taste of the Caribbean; serve in a wrap with salsa and sour cream Forget the burgers and sausages cremated on the BBQ when you’re enjoying the great outdoors;...
April tasks
This blog will give you an idea of what to do this month in the garden. Spring should be well and truly sprung and the garden will be bursting into life. There's always a few more plants you can pack in and this guide may give you a few ideas.
When is the best time to plant my potatoes?
First of the seasons new potatoes are easily grown with our planting guide Nothing you buy in the supermarket can compare to the taste of your own home grown potatoes;...
Gardening with kids; how to make nature fun
This blog gives you some ideas of what to do outdoors to get kids engaged with nature and away from their devices. You don't need a garden or even a backyard just access to some greenspace.
How To Sow Tomato Seeds
Nothing beats the taste of fresh, home-grown tomatoes warmed by the sun There’s nothing quite like the taste of home-grown tomatoes; fresh from the greenhouse and warmed by the sun,...
How do I plant up a strawberry hanging basket?
Many of us don't have any garden space but most of us can put out a hanging basket so why not ditch the traditional bedding plants and opt for sweet juicy strawberries.
How To Cook A Spatchcock Chicken On The Weber Genesis 11 BBQ
Enjoy the juiciest chicken quickly and simply roasted on the BBQ This is a really simple recipe for a straightforward roast chicken with roasted potatoes. The chicken has been spatchcocked...
How To Choose Spring Bedding Plants For Containers And Hanging Baskets
Annual bedding plants are a simple way to add instant colour to a dull backyard or to provide a focal point in the garden. Spring is the time to start looking at our containers and begin to get our outdoor space ready to welcome family and friends.
Best houseplants for beginners
This blog gives you some idea of the easiest houseplants to start with if you are just a beginner. Easy to grow, they will bring the outdoors in and soften shady corners and sunny windowsills.
Best plant to enhance your outdoor living space
Your outdoor space is your special place which can serve a number of functions, a quiet place to escape the stresses of everyday life for a few hours, a spot where you can grow some vegetables or a party space where you can have the BBQ and cook for family and friends.
Best garden plants for beginners
If you are new to gardening and need a little help as to what plants to start off with this blog comes up with some specimens, easy to grow and maintain, for your new outdoor space.
How To Clean Synthetic Rattan Garden Furniture
This blog explains how to keep your rattan weave garden furniture looking in tip tip condition for as long as possible. Good quality rattan furniture needs practically no maintenance just a little attention in spring, even less if it has been covered all winter.