How to plant bulbs in containers
An explanation of how to plant bulbs in containers to make the most of your container garden through winter to spring. The first and most important detail of any container planting, be it bulbs, perennials or shrubs, is to ensure there’s adequate ... [... more]
Garden Advice |
Growing potatoes
Start chitting your potatoes from late-January in warmer parts of the country or in February in cooler areas, about six weeks before you intend to plant them. Chitting simply means encouraging the seed potatoes to sprout before planting. Seed ... [... more]
BBC |
Make a free box hedge
How to grow your own box hedge by taking cuttings or using clippings from pruning. Box cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn will root quickly and be ready for planting out the following spring. Cut beneath a leaf joint and remove lower ... [... more]
BBC |
Taking summer cuttings
How to take cuttings of your favourite shrubs so you'll have new stock ready for autumn planting. In summer you can cut lengths of healthy growth from many shrubs, such as philadelphus, hydrangeas and forsythias and root them in small pots filled ... [... more]
BBC |
Narcissus 'Hawera'
All the wild species, natural hybrids and miniature narcissi that tend to be less than about 30cm (12in) high have a special charm and are popular for planting in containers, troughs and window-boxes. 'Hawera' is typical of these. It is a form of ... [... more]
BBC |
Moongre (Radish Seed Pods) Bhaji (Dry Curry)
Radish planting in a small garden is really worth it. You can not only eat radish as roots, raw and cooked in various ways (type in Mooli in the search window here and see), you can eat its leaves in salad and as a Stir Fry, in Parathas etc., you ... [... more]
Mamta's Kitchen |
NOVEMBER IN THE FLOWER GARDEN
November is tulip planting month - click on Number 1 Top Job below for a quick round up on selecting healthy bulbs. It's also time to protect those container plants - click on Number 2 Top Job for a good idea on how to protect them. Your quick ... [... more]
Garden Action |
Growing beans
Sow bean seeds from April onwards and in a few months time you'll be picking lots of tasty pods. Runners, climbing French and dwarf beans are perfect for a sunny, well-drained spot and can also be grown in pots. Prepare planting site by digging ... [... more]
BBC |
Bay Laurel - Laurus nobilis
When planting a Bay tree (Latin name Laurus nobilis), be aware that without pruning the tree will grow to 12m (40ft) high by 10m (32ft) wide. If left to grow this big, it will also take the lion's share of soil nutrients for several metres ... [... more]
Garden Action |
Sweet Pea growing calendar with pictures
A month by month calendar for growing and caring for sweet peas. Our sweet pea care calendar gives you all the key dates for sowing, planting and caring for sweet peas. Autumn sowing only - fill small pots (6cm / 2-3in) with moist compost and sow ... [... more]
Garden Action |
SOW RIDGE CUCUMBER SEEDS
Sowing cucmber seed is made easy with our hints, tips and a whole pile of practical advice. Ridge (outdoor) cucumbers will grow in most well-drained soil but they do not like acid soils. Prepare the soil a month or sow before sowing or planting ... [... more]
Garden Action |
SEPTEMBER IN THE FLOWER GARDEN
This is the month for planting many spring flowering bulbs, both indoors and outdoors. It's also a great time to take dahlia cuttings. If you want to spend more time in your garden during September, then your online garden expert has two ... [... more]
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