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Person arranging yellow tulips in a vase on a wooden table by a window with natural light.

Tulip Needle Trick: Keep Vase Tulips Upright for Longer

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

A simple needle trick is said to solve the problem within seconds. This was put to the test in a...

Person gardening, placing leaves into a metal bucket beside a shrub with spotted leaves and garden tools.

Black spots on Photinia: the natural remedy before spring

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

During winter in particular, the red new growth of Photinia brings colour to otherwise bleak gardens. It is therefore all...

Person placing a watering can into an open wooden garden storage box on a sunny patio.

Keter Eden 2 in 1 Bench Storage review

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

The Keter Eden 2 in 1 Bench Storage is designed to tackle two common outdoor issues at once: a lack...

Person gardening bright orange and yellow flowers in a raised wooden bed with ladybirds on the plants.

Plant Nasturtiums from March: A Colourful Shield for Your Vegetable Bed

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Between tomatoes, beans and courgettes lies an almost forgotten aid from your grandmother’s era: a brightly flowering plant that was...

Hands washing fresh asparagus stalks in a clear glass bowl of water on a marble kitchen countertop.

How to Wash Asparagus Thoroughly: The Professional Method

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Bundles of white, green and purple spears are once again piled high at market stalls. They look fresh, smell of...

Person wearing gloves handling a small snake inside a garden hose ring on grass near flowers and watering can.

Garden Hose: The Hidden Snake Haven in Your Garden

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

With the first mild days of spring, many amateur gardeners take their tools out of the shed, clear their beds...

Person kneeling on grass, using a trowel to apply bait on soil in a garden setting.

The toilet paper trick for repairing bare lawn patches

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Many garden owners will recognise the sight: rather than a dense green lawn, spring reveals a patchy carpet of soil,...

Hand arranging yellow and white flowers in a glass vase on a wooden table with coffee and an open book outdoors.

Freesias: the simple fragrance solution for balconies and terraces

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Many people dream of this, but in practice they are often left with a random collection of pots that takes...

Person pruning a small maple tree in a pot with gardening shears on a wooden table outdoors.

Japanese Maples: The Crucial March Step for Healthy Growth

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

The leaf edges are scorching, fresh shoots fail to appear and, despite regular watering, the tree looks weary: this is...

Person tending to basil plant in terracotta pot on sunny windowsill with gardening tools nearby.

Matchsticks Against Fungus Gnats: A Simple Houseplant Trick

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

In autumn and winter especially, when houseplants are moved closer to windows and often receive too much water, they tend...

Person spraying weed killer from a bottle onto plants growing between stone patio slabs in a garden.

Washing-up Liquid and Vinegar for Weeds: A Kitchen Product Helps Without Chopping

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

A kitchen product can help – with no chopping required. For years, many amateur gardeners have instinctively reached for the...

Person planting seeds in seed tray on garden table with small pots, gardening tools, and seed packets nearby.

The 7 best flowers to sow in March

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Between drizzle, late frosts and the first rays of sunshine, March brings a surprisingly important choice: which flowers to sow....

Man pruning a blossoming tree in a garden with a pile of cut branches and sunlight filtering through.

The Old Gardeners' Trick for More Cherries from Your Cherry Tree

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

A cherry tree can look perfectly healthy yet produce only a handful of undersized fruit in June. Fertiliser is rarely...

Woman in casual clothes reaching for books on a wooden corner bench surrounded by plants on a patio

IKEA NÄMMARÖ: A 3-in-1 privacy screen for small gardens, patios and balconies

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

A clever furniture solution can turn the tiniest outdoor areas into genuinely comfortable retreats. Creating a relaxing outdoor space takes...

Hand arranging coleus plant cuttings growing roots in clear jars on a sunny windowsill with flowers.

Water Cuttings: Propagate Ivy, Coleus and Busy Lizzie for Free

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

In early summer, a look around the garden often reveals the same issue: borders still appear rather bare, while the...

Person using a garden rake to clear weeds next to a lawn sprinkler watering white clover flowers and grass.

Yellow Lawn: Four Simple Steps for a Dense Green Lawn

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Many people are currently reaching for expensive miracle products, when the answer is usually right beneath their feet. A tired,...

Two potted cacti and two small desk calendars on a windowsill with a green garden outside.

Easter Cactus: The Simple Winter Mistake That Stops Flowers

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Often, the cause is a simple winter mistake. Many plant enthusiasts know the situation: at the garden centre, the Easter...

Hedgehog on garden path near large leafy plant, wooden birdhouse, watering can, and terracotta pot.

Why Nettles Attract Hedgehogs to Your Garden

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Behind this so-called ‘weed’ lies a quiet, prickly helper for the garden. Anyone who values a tidy lawn will usually...

Person wearing yellow gloves scrubbing green moss on pavement with brush beside spray bottles and bucket.

Clean a Mossy Patio With Vinegar and Water in One Hour

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Most people instinctively reach for expensive chemical treatments or hire a pressure washer when their patio is covered in moss....

Person sowing seeds in a raised garden bed surrounded by colourful flowering plants on a sunny day.

Fast spring flowers: what to sow in March for colour in record time

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

While many amateur gardeners in German-speaking countries are still hesitant in March, sowing for fast spring flowers is already in...

Person planting a young tree seedling in soil with a watering can and small trowel nearby.

Planting Fruit Trees: The One Trunk Area That Must Never Be Buried

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Anyone planting an apple, cherry or apricot tree in spring dreams of fragrant blossom and a generous harvest. Yet this...