Small Space Gardening
How to Grow Plants on a Balcony – The Complete UK Guide to Balcony Gardening
A balcony can be one of the most productive and beautiful small gardens in the UK. Here is…
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Author: James Fletcher
James Fletcher is a home and garden enthusiast based in the north-west of England. He's been growing vegetables in raised beds for over four years and writes practical, no-nonsense guides for UK gardeners and homeowners.
Raised Garden Beds
How to Grow Hollyhocks – Varieties, Sowing and Care for UK Gardens
Hollyhocks are the ultimate cottage garden vertical plant - dramatic, self-seeding and surprisingly easy to grow from seed.…
Raised Garden Beds
How to Grow Delphiniums – Planting, Care and Varieties for UK Gardens
Delphiniums are the tallest and most dramatic of all cottage garden perennials. Here is how to grow them…
Raised Garden Beds
How to Grow Lupins – Varieties, Planting and Care for UK Gardens
Lupins bring bold colour and dramatic spires to the summer border. Here is how to grow them from…
Raised Garden Beds
How to Grow Foxgloves – Varieties, Sowing and Care for UK Gardens
Foxgloves are one of the most dramatic and versatile plants for UK borders. Here is everything you need…
Indoor Plants
How to Care for a Stephanotis – The Complete UK Guide to Growing Madagascar Jasmine
Stephanotis is one of the most beautifully scented houseplants you can grow in the UK. Here is how…
Pest & Weed Control
How to Get Rid of Yorkshire Fog Grass – The Complete UK Guide
Yorkshire fog hides in your lawn until you fertilise, then pale hairy clumps stand out everywhere. There is…
Indoor Plants
How to Care for a Norfolk Island Pine – The Complete UK Houseplant Guide
The Norfolk Island Pine is one of the most elegant and long-lived houseplants available in the UK. Here…
Allotments
How to Clear a Very Weedy Allotment – The Complete UK Guide
Most people start clearing a weedy allotment without a plan and end up working hard while making slow…
DIY Home Repairs
How to Lay Engineered Wood Flooring – The Complete UK Guide
The laying itself is the easy part. Subfloor preparation, moisture testing, and acclimatisation are where engineered wood flooring…