How to grow Alchemilla

From alkemelych, an Arabic word, indicating the plant’s use in alchemy (Rosaceae). Lady’s mantle. Hardy herbaceous low-growing plants suitable for use on rock gardens or at the fronts of borders. The flowers are in clusters, in shades of green or […]

How to Get Rid of Garden Spiders

When you work hard on your garden, the last thing you want to worry about is spiders taking over and destroying the work you’ve put into the landscaping. Certain spiders can cause a lot of damage to a garden, potentially […]

Hiring a Landscape Professional

Are you in the market for a landscaper? Knowing what to look for will help you get the most for your money and the results that you desire. Many homeowners who landscape their properties spend an average of 10 percent […]

What are Shrubs

A shrub may be defined as a perennial woody plant, branching naturally from its base without a defined leader (a single main shoot), and not normally exceeding 10m (30ft) high. Shrubs may be deciduous or evergreen and range from plants […]

What is Celeriac

Celeriac This is a variety of celery forming a swollen root which may be used and eaten raw in salads, or cooked for soups and flavoring. The stem can be cooked in the same way as seakale and, unlike celery, […]

How to grow corn from seed

Sweet Corn Zea mays rugosa is known as sweet corn. This cereal is a native of America and is boiled as a vegetable. The John Innes hybrid varieties remain popular, but `Kelvedon Glory’ is a newer introduction of merit. In […]

5 Ways to Maintain the Trees in Your Backyard

Trees are some of the most important aspects of nature and the environment. Trees improve the home ecosystem as they act as a source of fresh air. They also add aesthetic value to your home. To continue enjoying these benefits, […]

Is It Safe to Use Diatomaceous Earth in Your Garden?

Gardening is not only a stress-reducing hobby but can free you from purchasing overpriced store-bought vegetables like tomatoes and spinach. Not to mention, gardening keeps your property looking beautiful, especially when your planted flowers start to bloom. However, like everything […]

Knowing what type of Lawn Grass Seed to use

Grass seed for lawns Of the 150-160 grass species found in England, but only about six are used for lawns. Proprietary lawn seed mixtures consist of the merchant’s special mixes of some or all of these seeds and are sold […]