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How to Grow Tomatoes in the Greenhouse
Posted on September 12, 2009 | No CommentsTomatoes are a hugely popular fruit that can commonly be found in greenhouses across the UK throughout the summer months. Whilst some gardeners prefer to grow their tomatoes outside, for others it is much easier to ensure they have fruit from June through to October... -
Garden Plants in Profile: Lilies (Lilium)
Posted on September 12, 2009 | No CommentsLilium or Lilies as they are more commonly known are a genus of herbaceous flowering plants that are commonly grown by gardeners from bulbs. It is estimated that there are around 110 different species within the genus or lily family known as the Liliaceae. The... -
Garden Plants in Profile: Lobelias
Posted on September 12, 2009 | No CommentsThe Lobelia is a genus of flowering garden plant with nearly 400 different species. Lobelias are native to the warm tropical areas of the globe although some can be found in cooler climates. Named after the Belgian Botanist Matthias de Lobel, there has been some... -
Garden Plants in Profile: Busy Lizzies (Impantiens Walleriana)
Posted on September 12, 2009 | No CommentsThe Impatiens Walleriana or Busy Lizzie as it is more commonly known is a garden favourite and can be found in gardens across the world. With over 850 species the Impatiens genus is native throughout the Northern Hemisphere with the Walleriana being found more pre-dominantly... -
Garden Safety Tips from Plant Me Now
Posted on September 12, 2009 | No CommentsIt’s a well known fact that most accidents occur in and around the home and although your garden is an ideal place to unwind, it calls for the same level of attention as the inside of your home, if accidents are to be avoided. You... -
How to… Aerate Your Lawn
Posted on September 12, 2009 | 1 CommentWhat is Lawn Aeration? Lawn aeration refers to the process of creating channels in your lawn that enables air and water to circulate around the soil and grass roots more freely. This benefits your lawn in a number of ways but primarily the enhanced circulation... -
Garden Plants in Profile: Begonias
Posted on September 12, 2009 | No CommentsBegonias belong to the genus Begoniaceae, a flowering plant family that is native to the subtropical and tropical regions of South and Central America, Africa and Southern Asia. Unusually the genus has only one other family member in the form of the Hillebrandia, a flowering... -
Garden Plants in Profile: Dahlias
Posted on September 12, 2009 | No CommentsNative to Mexico, Dahlias were first brought to Europe towards the end of the 18th century by Spanish settlers who sent the plants to the botanic garden of Madrid. The plants get their name from 18th century botanist, Andreas Dahl, who looked after the plants... -
A Guide to Using Weed Killer
Posted on September 12, 2009 | 4 CommentsThe very mention of the word ‘weeds’ is enough to send shivers down the spine of any keen gardener due to the time and effort it takes to remove these unwanted plants from a garden. If left untreated weeds can become a menace and take... -
Grow Your Own Cabbages
Posted on September 12, 2009 | No CommentsCabbages have been part of our staple diet for thousands of years and belong to the genus, Brassica. Other members of the Brassica family include root crops including Turnips, Swedes and other leafy vegetables such as Broccoli, Kale and Cauliflower. Highly regarded for their nutritional...
