There’s nothing better than growing your own fresh herbs. Whether you have an outdoor herb garden or you prefer to grow your culinary herbs in containers, giving them the right conditions is important for optimum growth. So, what is the best soil for herbs in containers? Many gardeners prefer to …
Dahlias are one of my all-time favorite flowering plants and I have a couple of dwarf varieties growing in my garden – one in the ground and one in a large pot. If you’re new to growing these delightful flowers you might be wondering what is the best soil for …
I’ve just done a little research to find some creative ways to keep birds out of fruit trees and want to share them with you.
If you’re anything like me, you can spend hours in your local hardware store looking at all the shiny gardening tools and gadgets on offer. But if you’re on a budget or are just starting out, what are the most essential tools you should have? I guess it really depends …
“Can I compost onions” is a question that is often asked by new gardeners or those who are just starting to learn about the composting process. The answer to this question is not straightforward for a number of different reasons which I’m going to explain in this article. Essentially, as …
Some time ago I read an article that explained that it was possible to grow tomatoes from cuttings rather than just from seed. I had never even thought about doing this and was a little intrigued so I decided to give it a try and it really works! I’ll explain …
