Indoor Plants
How to Care for a Cactus in the UK – Complete Indoor Growing Guide
Cacti are nearly indestructible houseplants for UK homes if you understand their basic needs. Here is how to…
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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.
DIY Home Repairs
How to Plaster a Wall in the UK – Complete Beginner’s Guide
A professional plasterer charges £200-400 per room. With the right tools and technique it is a skill most…
Garden Rooms
How to Build a Garden Wall in the UK – Step by Step Guide
A garden wall built properly will last decades and transform the look and feel of a UK garden.…
Raised Garden Beds
How to Grow Rocket in the UK – Fast Salad Leaves for UK Gardens
Rocket grows from seed to harvest in as little as 4 weeks and produces prolifically throughout the season.…
Tool Reviews
Best Cordless Leaf Blowers in the UK – Top 5 Tested and Ranked
Five cordless leaf blowers tested across a full UK autumn season. Here are the results - which one…
Tool Reviews
Makita DUB187Z Cordless Leaf Blower UK Review – Full Test
The Makita DUB187Z 18Vx2 cordless leaf blower sits at the premium end of the UK market. We put…
Tool Reviews
Ryobi RY36BLX50A Cordless Leaf Blower UK Review – Full Test
The Ryobi RY36BLX50A is one of the most popular cordless leaf blowers in the UK at its price…
Raised Garden Beds
How to Grow Raspberries in the UK – Planting, Pruning and Harvest Guide
Raspberries are among the most productive soft fruits a UK gardener can plant. A row of bare-root canes…
Pest & Weed Control
How to Build a Bug Hotel in the UK – Step by Step Garden Guide
A bug hotel provides nesting and overwintering habitat for solitary bees, lacewings, ladybirds and other beneficial insects. Built…
Seasonal Guides
June Gardening Jobs in the UK – What to Do This Month
June is when the UK garden reaches full production mode. Tender crops are out, the veg plot is…