The summer season is ending which means autumn is just around the corner. According to William Mitchell of Sutton Manor Nursery , “now will be the perfect time” to start preparing the garden for the cold months ahead. The expert said: “Autumn is usually literally just around the corner, this means that it is time to start thinking about preparing […]
4. Letting weeds take over Weeding every single part of the garden can be tiring, especially because weeds may pop up anywhere and everywhere. However, they can cause problems with other plants plus can take over the backyard quickly. The expert said: “Weeding properly involves the few hand tools like a hoe or even weed extractor. “These will […]
When it comes to growing plants for specific environments it always makes sense to take a look and make a note of what grows in other people’s gardens, grows wild in hedgerows, sand dunes or in and around pebbly beaches. There are many plants that can be grown in a garden close to the particular sea, despite the salt-laden winds, […]
As July has turned to August, it’s definitely worth taking the time to thin out fruit and vegetable plants to ensure harvests that are tastier and healthier, says Amateur Gardening’s expert, Bob Flowerdew, who’s dedicated to organic methods. The expert pointed out: “Crops and flowers can do significantly better if they have more sun, a lot more water, more space […]
The joys of gardening are plentiful. Being at one with the earth, learning to grow your food, planting flowers to help the pollinator population, and beautifying the neighborhood are but a few of the positives. But let’s not pretend that gardening can’t be backbreaking work that comes with all kinds of frustration and disappointments, too. Not to discourage anyone, but […]