A lawn mower may be one of the first purchases we make when getting a garden of our own, but that doesn't mean finding a good quality one is easy. There are so many models and brands on the market to ...

For beginner gardeners, it’s hard to know when to start gardening, and when to finish. The garden is always there – what needs doing when? You may assume that the key gardening seasons are spring and ...

Even edible plants in the Solanaceae family can cause problems: the leaves and stems of tomatoes, aubergines, peppers and potatoes contain small quantities of the alkaloid solanine. However, if ...

Gardens can be a hotbed of activity for local wildlife, but much of this activity happens out of sight. Whether it’s nocturnal creatures such as badgers, foxes or hedgehogs, or elusive visitors like ...

We tested the different types of compost bins, using them in the garden for a year to help you find the right one for your garden. Each bin has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has ...

Relax amid the colour and fragrances in the walled gardens and wild gardens during spring and early summer. Snowdrops, wisteria, bearded irises and topiary unicorns are just some of the highlights.

Whether you’re starting seeds off in the cold, winter months, encouraging cuttings to root, or raising tender plants originally from warmer climates, a constant heat source will help create the best ...

Somewhere between a large cloche and a small greenhouse, coldframes are protective enclosures which provide invaluable protection for seeds, cuttings and tender plants, especially during cold months.

If you’re planning to spruce up outdoor areas in desperate need of a clean, a pressure washer could save you a great deal of hard work. Ideal for cleaning surfaces, furniture and large areas quickly, ...

February is a good month to start sowing seed undercover. By sowing seeds early on in the year, you get a longer growing season, giving crops like tomatoes a better chance of ripening by the end of ...

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When the celebrations are over and decorations have been packed away, it's time to think about how to reuse your cut Christmas tree, instead of sending it to landfill. From shredding it to make mulch ...