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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...

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...