Magnolia trees bring charm and elegance to any garden. Their large, creamy flowers and deep green leaves grab the attention of any passerby easily. But sometimes that doesn’t happen quite so often. So, let’s ask the question straight, then. Are your magnolia trees not blooming as they used to? Do you fail to understand why? […]

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Are you struggling to grow plants in your garden due to limited soil depth? By now, you have noticed how tricky shallow soil can be. But what can you do if that’s the only soil you have? Surely, there must be some workaround? Fear not, dear reader. If you’re struggling to grow a particular specimen, […]
Hydrangeas are one of the most loved shrubs in British gardens. Their big, bold blooms add colour and charm to any green space, and therein lies the challenge. Have you ever wondered why your hydrangeas do not bloom like they used to? Nine times out of ten, it isn’t the soil, or the weather. Frankly, […]
A garden arch elevates the aesthetic appeal of your garden and gives it sophistication. It looks, undoubtedly, good, but that’s not its only purpose. You can use it to hold climbing plants, frame a path, or split the garden into neat sections. Truly a great invention of human ingenuity; however, to use it for all […]
For as long as people have kept gardens, they’ve been tossing the remains of last night’s fire back into the earth. From old farmsteads to backyard plots, burnt ash has had a place in soil and crops. Some gardeners swear by it. They say it feeds the ground and keeps plants strong. Others warn it […]