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How To Breakup Clay Soil
Posted on April 30, 2010 | No CommentsAnyone who suffers with clay soil knows how difficult it is to work with and how much harder it is for plants to flourish. Clay soils are more compact and contain more minerals which bind the soil together making it difficult for oxygen, water and... -
Provado Lawn Grub Killer
Posted on March 30, 2010 | No CommentsProvado Lawn Grub Killer is a systemic insecticide for the treatment of chafer grubs and leatherjackets in lawns. Lawn grub killer is highly effective agaist Chafer grubs (the larvae of Chafer Beetles) and Leatherjackets (the larvae of Daddy Longlegs). Provado is most effective when used... -
Fusarium : Lawn Disease
Posted on February 20, 2010 | 1 CommentWhat is Fusarium Fusarium is a fungus which, although harmless, causes patches of discolouration and bare patches in lawns. When fusarium first appears in a lawn, you may notice small, brown spots which rapidly spread and leave behind dead patches of grass. This fungal disease... -
Red Thread
Posted on February 12, 2010 | 1 CommentWhat is Red Thread Red thread is a common lawn disease caused by a fungus. The first signs of red thread infestation is small circular pink or bleached looking patches in the lawn. The disease if left unchecked can rapidly expand into larger patches, leaving... -
New Dahlia Varieties for 2010
Posted on January 28, 2010 | No CommentsDahlias remain ever popular with gardeners, they are easy to grow and will give a vibrant and exotic looking display to your beds and borders all summer. For 2010 we have eight new varieties available. Big Brother A beautiful rich yellow dahlia with a dinner... -
How to Grow Begonias – For Lasting Colour
Posted on January 23, 2010 | 1 CommentBegonias grown from tubers produce great sturdy plants. To get the most out of your begonia, start growing them in March. Begonia tubers product long lasting flowers from June to November when planted and grown well, here’s how to do it: In March, using either... -
How To Plant Dahlia Tubers
Posted on January 21, 2010 | No CommentsDahlia tubers are available in many eye catching colours and exotic shapes to give you a spectacular show of colour in borders,beds or even containers. They have long been a favourite with gardeners as they are hardy and low maintenance. Always plant your dahlia tubers in... -
Gardening the Sprouting Way
Posted on September 12, 2009 | 1 CommentWhen you were younger did you try to grow mustard and cress seeds on soggy pieces of blotting paper and then end up throwing them away because you didn’t fancy eating the end result? Well the good news is that this method of growing seeds... -
Weeding – A Dangerous Sport
Posted on September 12, 2009 | No CommentsThe sun is shining and the sky is blue, you have a little time on your hands and your partner is reminding you to take a look at the garden. On closer observation you realise that you have a very healthy crop of dandelions with... -
How to Grow Tomatoes Outdoors
Posted on September 12, 2009 | No CommentsTomatoes are a kitchen favourite and many of us have attempted to or have successfully managed to grow our very own tomatoes at home. Tomatoes are however, not the easiest fruits to grow and become even more complex if we choose to grow them outdoors....
