Now’s the time to plant bare-root hedging
Need to plant a new hedge? Bare-root hedging is the most cost-effective way to do it Bare-root season runs between November and March I … read more
Gardening
Gardening tips and techniques, including: pruning, planting and vegetable growing.
Pyracantha espalier
Nothing is easier to train into an espalier form than the Fire Thorn (Pyracantha). If you want to get in some practise before launching … read more
How to grow onions — for beginners
Onions are a great crop. Along with carrots and potatoes, they are one of the main crops that beginners should try. Why? Because they … read more
Hard Pruning Lavender
How hard should you prune lavender after it has finished flowering? Lavenders benefit from annual pruning immediately after flowering to help them remain compact, … read more
Success with Greenhouse Melons
Here’s how I grew 30 Charentais melons in a narrow greenhouse bed just 5 ft long and 1 ft deep. Charentais are a fragrant variety … read more
How to prune dwarf box hedging
The neat lines of well trimmed box hedging contribute so much to a garden. By contrast they seem to emphasise the form of adjacent … read more
How to prune box balls and topiary
▲ The box balls in front have just been clipped, but the large one at the rear waits its turn. For good results you … read more
Creating an ornamental lawn
Recently we had some friends over for a lunch party and without prompting, two of the male guests, (why is it a bloke thing? … read more
How to grow carrots – for beginners
Carrots as a main crop are well worth growing. They can be temperamental, but once you get the hang of it you can grow all the … read more
Fan Trained Pear
Fan-trained pear ‘Concorde’ (July 2018) How I Trained A Concorde Pear FanYear on Year Development In this post you can see: How my fan-trained … read more