TIPS & ADVICE

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Looking for the best lightweight compost for roof gardens? Most suitable plants? Lightest pots? Put down that heavy bag and let us help. The best lightweight compost for roof gardens On a hot summer’s day in the city, most people welcome the chance to chill out in the garden. If you’ve an unused roof…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Growing your own indoors Are you looking into growing your own indoors rather than out? It’s so rewarding to bring fresh, home-grown produce to the table. And our tips and hacks will help do this. Even when you don’t have outdoor space! Why grow herbs and vegetables indoors? From the second a plant is harvested,…

Reading Time: 4 minutes House plants are fantastic at bringing the outdoors in, providing a welcome boost of nature indoors. But you need to make sure they’re getting the right supplies: of water, sunlight and compost. This can make all the difference between a happy plant and one that is struggling. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll look at the…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Orchids have soared in popularity in recent years, especially as beautiful gifts. It used to take seven years to grow an orchid to the point where it blooms. Now it’s just two, making them the perfect plant to pack a colourful punch! Read on for tips and hacks. Types of natural orchid There are around…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Having plants around us helps our health. It’s why NASA takes them on its space flights after all! But how do you return the favour? We’ve lots of tips on how to care for houseplants this winter so they survive and thrive. Watering winter houseplants Many houseplants are dormant in the winter months. As they’re…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Looking to brighten up your outside space this winter? Fairy lights and decorations have their place. But there are plenty of plants for pots in winter to bring a blast of colour and texture. Pollinators like bumblebees will thank you too for some welcome nectar. Check out some smart choices to wow however cold it…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Are you looking for a way to protect your plants while cutting back on weeding and watering? Read on for top tips on how to start winter mulching, why it’s a good idea and the best type of garden mulch to use. (Psst, spoiler alert – coconut coir makes the best mulch!) Why your plants…

Reading Time: 4 minutes In December, the year may be drawing to a close. But there’s still plenty of jobs in the garden, greenhouse or your sunny windowsill to keep you busy! Crops to harvest in winter Love ’em or hate ’em, Brussel sprouts can be harvested in December. Along with kale and cabbages. In fact, Brussel sprouts and…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Welcome back to another edition of the Green Gardener’s Guild chats with our favourite gardeners in our community. We’re almost at the end of the year – and what a year it’s been for us all! Thankfully the weather hasn’t quite turned as chilly as we all fear for our gardens and for our slip-free…