Hydrangea are a high performing yet rather undemanding deciduous shrub. Although they were a little out of fashion for a while, being considered a little “common” and a bit [...]
These Easter Egg Planters are a great project to do with the kids. They’re easy to assemble and so much fun to watch grow! You will need: Eggshells (As many as you would like to make. [...]
Autumn is considered as nature’s planting time as the ground is still warm and the first of the rain helps new plants, trees and lawn get established. There are quite a few garden tasks for [...]
Humans aren’t the only ones who like a nice cup of coffee! Plants, soil and even worms love a serving of coffee. Coffee grounds have many advantages and benefits for your garden, so if you [...]
Bring the outdoors in for better health. It’s no secret that plants can be used for better health. Houseplants can be a beautiful way to bring the outdoors in – but their benefits go [...]
Summer is coming to an end and you realise that your plants just aren’t as exuberant as they once were. The new growth has slowed, some of the lower leaves are turning brown and dropping [...]
There’s nothing like the taste of summer plums in the middle of winter with ice cream to bring back memories of hazy sunny days. Preserving your excess harvest is not only simple to do but it can [...]
By Bec Wenzel Over my summer break I have been working on creating a new vegetable garden, and whilst I found the perfect sunny position for my small vegetable plot to live I also stumbled across [...]
Blueberries are popular in home gardens because they can grow in a small space as well as in pots. Attractive for their foliage, flowers and autumn colour, blueberries make an ideal hedge or a [...]
Many people view orchids as one of the divas of the plant world. They aren’t necessarily difficult to look after, with patience and understanding you can enjoy orchids in your home for many [...]
