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Person cleaning a large green monstera leaf indoors near a window with potted plants and a digital thermometer.

Monstera deliciosa and Air Purification: What It Really Does

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Monstera deliciosa-often simply called a Monstera or the Swiss cheese plant-now appears in countless living rooms, offices and shared flats....

Person wearing gloves planting a young seedling in the soil in a sunny garden with a watering hose nearby.

How to Control Nutsedge in Lawns and Garden Beds

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Once nutsedge, also known as Cyperus grass, has established itself in a lawn or flower bed, it soon becomes clear...

Person arranging flowering plants on a wooden coffee table in a bright living room.

Lidl: Three Flowering Plants from €2.99 for Spring

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

From this Friday, Lidl will be stocking three flowering potted plants in many of its stores, all aimed squarely at...

Person pruning Hydrangea paniculata with garden shears in a backyard garden during daylight.

Pruning Hydrangeas in Late Winter: 2 to Cut Back and 5 to Leave Alone

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Pruning hydrangeas back too hard towards the end of winter can leave borders bare when you had expected lavish flower...

Person gardening near a gravel path with bags of soil or mulch and a hand tool on the ground.

Concrete Bags as Driveway Edging: A Simple DIY Trick

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Many homeowners know the frustration: driveways and paths on Instagram look as though they belong in a catalogue, while at...

Person repotting a white orchid on a wooden table beside corn and jars in a bright indoor garden.

The Maize Trick for Reviving an Orchid

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Before putting the pot in the bin, some amateur gardeners turn to a rather unexpected kitchen helper. Instead of buying...

Woman in a straw hat feeding a group of brown chickens in a garden with plants and a wooden coop in the background.

Chicken Compost: Natural Fertiliser for Productive Vegetable Beds and Fruit Gardens

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

While garden centres pile up pricey bags of specialist fertiliser, a treasure is already waiting in countless back gardens. Anyone...

Person placing a lemon tree in a terracotta pot on a balcony with a green watering can nearby.

Lemon Tree in a Pot: The Insulating Board That Stops Late Frost

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Many amateur gardeners develop a false sense of security too early in spring. The days turn milder, the lemon tree...

European robin with wings spread perched on a tipped flower pot with birdhouse and gardening tools nearby.

A simple flowerpot can change everything for robins

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

An ordinary flowerpot can change everything. The familiar robin appears in the garden almost every day, hopping between the beds...

Person kneeling on grass measuring height of lawn with a tape measure next to a red lawnmower.

Lawnmower Cutting Height: The Key to a Healthy Lawn

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

The gloomy suspicion usually points to drought, the wrong fertiliser or “poor-quality grass seed”. Yet, in practice, the cause is...

Young person planting sunflower seeds in a vibrant garden bed with a watering can nearby.

9 Fastest Flowering Stars for Spring Beds

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Sowing wisely in early spring can have you walking through a sea of flowers by the start of the summer...

Person scrubbing a soapy brown stain on a tiled floor with a brush and bucket of water nearby.

Clean Your Patio in Spring with Liquid Black Soap Cleaner

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

A simple remedy is all it takes to give it a fresh start. As soon as temperatures begin to rise,...

Two men planting flowers in a garden with one digging and the other holding a clipboard and blueprints.

Why Towns and Villages Are Banning Thuja Hedges

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

For years, Thuja was seen as the straightforward standard choice for privacy screening: dense, evergreen and quick to grow tall....

Hands transplanting a green spider plant from a plastic pot into a bowl with soil and fertilizer on a wooden table.

Spider Plant: The 3-Ingredient Mix for Brown Tips and More Plantlets

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

The cause is often sitting quietly inside the pot. Many owners take great care with watering cans, spray bottles and...

Person planting green onion in raised garden bed with labelled plants and watering can nearby.

Chives: The 13 Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes, Strawberries and Roses

Gareth Whitfield • September 19, 2026

Anyone who grows tomatoes, strawberries and roses will know the issue: aphids, fungal diseases and chewed foliage can appear before...