Blog – tagged "Angela Slater" – Page 41

October 10, 2014

How To Grow Fragrant Daffodils

Double Campernelle Create a fragrant Spring with a pot or patch of sweet scented daffodils For a spring scentsation plant fragrant, multi-headed daffodils this autumn and they will put on...

October 10, 2014

How To Grow Captivating Colchicums

Plant Colchicums for a burst of Spring colour at the end of Summer The colchicum is a foretaste of spring in autumn. When most of the summer flowers, in late...

October 9, 2014

Wordsworth's Daffodils

The Lake District is the home of the Wordsworth daffodil and in spring the Lakes are alive with glorious colour, well worth a trip for the day.

October 1, 2014

How To Grow Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is the one plant no kitchen should be without as it is soothing salve for burns, just cut the tip off a leaf. It is an easy plant to grow and doesn't mind a bit of neglect.

September 17, 2014

This blog gives you the facts behind the Halloween experience, so you can get pumpkin ready. They're easy to grow and readily available in supermarkets, you do need a sharp knife for carving so make sure you observe the safety rules.

August 28, 2014

How To Start Growing Organic Fruit And Vegetables

Grow your way to a healthy life with organic fruit and vegetables Growing organic fruit and vegetables is hugely rewarding but unfortunately requires a bit of thought and hard work....

August 28, 2014

Why Grow Organic Fruit And Vegetables?

If you are thinking about eating healthier then consider growing organic. This blog points out all the advantages of growing your own fruit and vegetables and the potential benefits.

August 3, 2014

How To Get Rid Of Tough Weeds

Pernicious weeds are extremely difficult to get rid of and even though you think they have disappeared they have a tendency to reappear. This blog gives you some solutions to the problem, however they may need repeating several times.

July 30, 2014

How To Make A Wildlife Meadow

A wildflower meadow is a valuable habitat for insects and small mammals Most of our natural flower-rich wildflower meadows have disappeared over the last 60 years, due to the intensification...

July 28, 2014

How To Grow Mint

Mint is the herb essential for mint julep, iced tea, new potatoes and lamb. Mint is the quintessential herb associated with summer; think about lamb, new potatoes, mojitos, iced tea...

July 17, 2014

How To Grow Delightful Daisies

Daisies are stunning, easy to grow and come in every size and colour. Daisies are popular, pretty and versatile. They belong to the Asteraceae or Compositae family and are one...

July 2, 2014

How To Clean The Algae Off A Fish Tank

Setting up an aquarium can be a costly business so keeping the fish in a clean healthy environment is paramount. Follow these tips for keeping your tank algae free.

July 2, 2014

How To Change The Water In A Fish Tank

Setting up a fish tank can incur considerable expense so it makes sense to keep them in as good a condition as possible. This blog and video takes you through the steps to changing the water without causing the fish any stress.

July 2, 2014

How To Clean The Filter In A Fish Tank

Keeping the filter clean in your fish tank is essential for the well-being of your fish so follow these steps and you will have a healthy clean tank.

June 24, 2014

How To Fix A Wobbly Wicker Garden Chair

A wobbly leg on your rattan weave garden chair is not the end of the world and this blog takes you through the easy steps to rectifying the problem.

June 19, 2014

How To Grow Heavenly Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas give a huge blast of colour to the summer and autumn garden Hydrangeas are one of the mainstays of a summer garden, giving a huge display of colour which...