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Person tending to a peace lily plant in a pot on a wooden table beside a calendar and medicine bottle in a living room.

Peace lily (Spathiphyllum): the simple turning trick that made an XXL plant for 20 years

Harriet M. Ashford • August 26, 2026

What sounds like a professional horticultural set-up is happening in a perfectly ordinary living room. About 20 years ago, a...

Person spreading seeds in a garden with gardening tools and a bag of seeds nearby on grass.

Spring Lawn Fertiliser: The Gentle Four-Step Plan

Harriet M. Ashford • August 26, 2026

After winter, it’s only natural to want your lawn looking richly green again as quickly as possible. But this is...

Two men inspecting and discussing a green hedge in a sunny residential garden.

How to Resolve a Neighbour Hedge Dispute Legally

Harriet M. Ashford • August 26, 2026

There is a legal route out of this dead end. Plenty of garden owners know the scenario: your patio suddenly...

A person sprinkling coffee grounds onto soil beside a raspberry plant in a garden bed.

The Cup Method: Coffee Grounds Trick for Bigger Raspberry Harvests

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

An astonishingly simple trick changes everything. If you want bowls of fragrant raspberries from your own garden in summer, you...

Man covering frosty strawberry plants with protective mesh in raised garden bed at sunset.

Eisheiligen 2026: Dates, Frost Risk and Planting Advice

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

Many garden enthusiasts are already itching to get going in April and want to plant tomatoes, pumpkins and the rest...

Person pruning a succulent plant in a terracotta pot on a wooden floor with gardening tools nearby.

How to Rescue an Oleander in Spring

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

With a few well-chosen steps, this shrub can often be brought back in spectacular fashion. When you wheel the tub...

Person sowing seeds from a packet into soil in a garden bed with a small trowel nearby.

Sow White Mustard Green Manure in February for Better Soil and Higher Yields

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

While plenty of hobby gardeners spend February simply longing for spring, the soil is already quietly getting itself ready. If...

Person kneeling in a garden between two red lawnmowers, inspecting grass with a clipboard on the ground.

The First Spring Lawn Cut: How to Mow for a Healthy Summer

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

Many keen gardeners wheel the lawnmower out as soon as the first mild days arrive. It looks industrious and well...

Hands tending young seedlings in a black tray on a wooden balcony table with potted plants in the background.

Supermarket tomato slice hack: grow dozens of seedlings, says Simon Akeroyd

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

If you want to pick your own tomatoes in summer, you don’t need pricey seed packets or professional-level skills. A...

Person repotting a green spider plant in a terracotta pot on a wooden table with gardening supplies.

The 3-Ingredient Soil Mix for a Healthier Spider Plant

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

The cause is almost always in the pot, not in the watering can. Plenty of home gardeners do everything “right”...

Person pruning a small tree with red leaves in a garden beside a February desk calendar.

How to Prune a Japanese Maple Safely in February and Winter

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

The elegant Japanese maple is often seen as a jewel in the garden - costly to buy, slow to put...

Hands tending colourful lantana flowers in a garden with a watering can, gloves, and a butterfly nearby.

Lantana camara: the overlooked shrub that flowers almost all year

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

Most amateur gardeners reach for the same dependable favourites again and again: roses, geraniums, hydrangeas. Meanwhile, a plant that can...

Person spreading fertiliser on a garden lawn using a green handheld spreader on a sunny day.

Spring lawn fertiliser: the right timing for a dense, green lawn

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

Many amateur gardeners reach for the lawnmower in March and hope for a miracle. In reality, the real turnaround starts...

Person kneeling on a patio pulling weeds with gardening tools and a bucket of plants nearby.

Terrace paving joints weeds: the right time to clear them in spring and autumn

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

You’ve scrubbed the terrace, cleaned the paving joints, sprayed natural vinegar - and two or three weeks later dandelions, plantain...

Person wearing a straw hat tending to a vibrant garden with pink, blue, and purple flowers on a sunny day.

Peonies: the best companion plants for a healthy, striking border

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

Many gardeners tuck peonies into any spare spot in a border and then wonder why the display never looks as...

Green potted plant on wooden stool in a bright, modern bathroom with rolled towels and a sink nearby.

Compact Spider Plant Chlorophytum comosum ‘Ocean’ for the Bathroom

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

If you step into a tired bathroom each morning-cold ceiling light, yellowing grout lines, and surfaces crowded with bottles-you will...

Person pruning young rose bush with red garden shears in a sunny backyard garden bed.

When to Prune Roses: The Best Time Window for Strong Spring Growth

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

Many amateur gardeners face the same question every year: when is the ideal moment to prune roses so they burst...

Person in a hoodie gardening in a raised bed while a squirrel snacks on acorns nearby on a sunny day.

Attract Squirrels Cleverly and Protect Your Vegetable Garden

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

Whoever attracts them cleverly can even protect their vegetables. Many amateur gardeners initially see squirrels as little raiders that churn...

Person placing a healthy peace lily plant in a decorative pot on a white table indoors near a sofa.

Peace Lily (Einblatt): The Simple Watering Routine for More Blooms

Harriet M. Ashford • August 25, 2026

The reason is almost always incorrect watering. The peace lily (Einblatt) has a reputation for being easy-going: it shrugs off...

Boy planting holly with red berries in a garden, with bird feeder and child in colourful jacket in the background.

Holly (Ilex) as a lucky charm: plant before the beginning of March

Harriet M. Ashford • August 24, 2026

A lot of amateur gardeners feel the same pull towards the end of winter: something needs to change, and the...

Person sprinkling orange peels onto soil near colourful hydrangea flowers in a garden.

Orange Peel for Hydrangeas: The Simple Kitchen Trick for Better Blooms

Harriet M. Ashford • August 24, 2026

The answer is often closer than you think - sometimes it is sitting right in your own kitchen. If you...