Grown your own

Reading Time: 4 minutes Choosing the right compost is a lot like picking the perfect seasoning for a gourmet meal. Just as different dishes require specific spices to bring out the intended flavour, different plants and soils need specific composts to thrive. Just as a pinch or too little of a spice can change the taste of a dish,…

Reading Time: 5 minutes There are so many beautiful flowers that can grace your UK garden in the summer. But where do you start? And how do you avoid the ‘fast fashion’ trend of just buying whatever looks good in the garden centre? From summer flowering bulbs to reliable shrubs, check out our suggestions to create a season of…

Reading Time: 4 minutes How to set up a greenhouse for sustainable year-round gardening Need a guide on greenhouse gardening for newbies? Step this way! If you want homegrown produce no matter the temperature outside, a greenhouse is a smart choice. It’s sometimes hard to know where to start. But from where to put your greenhouse, to how to…

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 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 Want to be gardening past Bonfire Night? Select the right seed and growing medium and you won’t have to hang up your gardening gloves just yet! We’ve raked together some helpful advice and tips on everything from the best seeds to keeping plants warm. Why is coir good for autumn seeding? To give your seedlings…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Crops to grow in autumn with coir Ah, the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness… As the days shorten and the threat of frost grows, planting crops in autumn might seem a little reckless. But the future you will thank you for it! What crops grow in autumn? You can still harvest crops during autumn.…

Reading Time: 3 minutes How to keep dirt out of your home Cleaning your home can seem to be a never-ending battle. Do you sometimes feel like you spend hours getting things spick and span, but back at square one after only a couple of days? Don’t despair! We’ve lots of tips on how to keep dirt out of…