You have probably already planted your first crop of potatoes for the year and are looking forward to harvesting your crop in the Summer. Potatoes are generally fairly easy to grow if you have good soil conditions and do not suffer extremes of weather. However, the most common problem which…
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Considering a Gazebo?
Every year as the weather gets warmer, us Brits imagine enjoying the outdoors with meals outside, country picnics and barbecues with friends. Unfortunately, we don’t live in Australia or a country bordering the Mediterranean and the reality for us can often mean cooking sausages under an umbrella while our guests…
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Beneficial outside house decor
Awnings can also be referred to as overhangs. They can be found in the exterior of a window or as a door extension and are made of material that is water repellent, durable, retractable and fade resistant. Their primary use is to prevent the sunlight from penetrating the windows allowing…
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Painting wooden fencing
From time to time, you will find that your wooden fencing panels may require a new coat of paint. First of all, make sure that you protect shrubs and plants that are nearby by either moving them or by covering with decorating cloths or tarpaulin or sheets of plastic. For…
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January Jobs in the Garden
It can be hard to motivate ourselves at this time of year but, if you are a keen gardener, then there are plenty of things that need attending to in the garden. So, when it stops raining, put on a warm coat and some sturdy boots and get some fresh…
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How do I look after my poinsettia?
In the days and weeks leading up to Christmas, present options for green-fingered friends or relatives may include growing hyacinths or spring bulbs in small glass containers. Or there is always the novelty mug, floral small trowel and fork sets or yet another pair of gardening gloves. However, if you…
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All about Hyacinths
With their pretty, sweet-smelling groups of bell shaped flowers, hyacinths come in a variety of colours including white, blue, purple, yellow and pink. They have been popular since Victorian times. Bulbs need to be planted outside in the Autumn to a depth of about 10 cms and they should be…
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Winter Flowering Pansies and Violas
Although these bedding plants have been for sale in supermarkets and garden centres for a couple of months now, the best time to plant pansies and violas is around mid-October. If you buy your plants too early you may find that they grow too much and become straggly by the…