A hosepipe ban does not have to mean a summer of brown borders and wilting plants. You can usually continue watering with a bucket or watering can, while collected rainwater and carefully reused household water can help your supply go further. Your lawn may not need as much help as you think, either. Established grass […]
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? […]
Lawn grubs, also called larvae, are the immature stage of insects found in your lawn. These tiny creatures can wreck your garden as they tunnel through the soil, feeding on vital soil nutrients. Typically, the summer months are when lawn grubs are most prevalent, as adult insects emerge to mate and lay eggs in the […]
Evergreens remind us of winter, fresh scents and the Christmas holidays. One of the fastest-growing and long-lasting evergreen trees in the UK is the Norway spruce (its botanical name is Picea abies), which, although not native to UK, is highly widespread in the country. Due to its traditional green needles, conical shape and pine scent, […]
With the festive season swiftly approaching us, it is only natural we start planning our holiday decorations. A fresh Christmas tree is among the first things that come to anyone’s mind when we think of winter and the holidays. However, not everyone knows what it takes to maintain a healthy appearance in a conifer. Pruning […]
