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Woman planting flower bulbs in a garden bed next to a basket with seed packets and gardening tools.

Plant These 7 Summer-Flowering Bulbs in April for a Gap-Free Garden

Harriet M. Ashford • September 26, 2026

Get your hands dirty briefly in April – and your garden will burst into colour all summer long. With no...

Hands planting seedlings in biodegradable pots on a wooden table with gardening tools and seed packets.

Toilet Roll Tubes in the Garden: Protection Against Frost and Slugs

Harriet M. Ashford • September 26, 2026

Among lettuces, tomatoes and young flowers, plain cardboard tubes suddenly appear in the soil. Anyone seeing them for the first...

Hand pouring liquid from glass beaker into small terracotta pot with steaming potato pieces on wooden counter.

Potato Trick for Reviving a Drooping Orchid

Harriet M. Ashford • September 26, 2026

Your orchid is drooping in its pot, the flowers have gone – yet a simple kitchen trick can often help...

Small bird taking flight above a stone birdbath in a sunlit garden with yellow flowers and a birdhouse.

Asian hornet: how the great tit helps protect your garden

Harriet M. Ashford • September 26, 2026

An inconspicuous bird can make a surprisingly big difference in the fight against the feared Asian hornet – if the...

Person kneeling on gravel tending to colourful flowers and plants in a sunny garden bed near a house.

Stabilising a Slope with Plants for Under €20 per Square Metre

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

Many homeowners are frustrated by steep slopes around their property: they look bare, wash away during heavy rain and, when...

Hands holding a magnifying glass and a white grub worm in a vegetable garden with lettuce and carrots nearby.

Thick White Grubs in the Vegetable Bed: Panic in the Garden?

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

Suddenly, thick white grubs appear in the vegetable bed – is it time to panic in the garden? Not necessarily....

Person adding crushed eggshells to a bowl of soil beside blooming blue and pink hydrangea flowers.

Hydrangeas: How orange peel can transform your garden plants

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

With a simple kitchen trick, they can suddenly look transformed. Anyone growing hydrangeas in the garden or in containers will...

Woman looking concerned as tabby cat walks across open book on wooden table with flowers and medicine bottle nearby

Are Tulips Poisonous to Cats?

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

Many owners plant tulips in the garden during spring or display a fresh bunch in the living room. What few...

Person planting a small red-leaved tree in a colourful garden with blue and pink flowers.

Five shrubs for shade that transform dark garden corners

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

A supposedly lifeless area can, however, offer enormous potential. Carefully chosen shrubs for shade can turn it into a surprisingly...

Person kneeling on lawn pulling weeds with lawnmower, gloves, and garden tools nearby on grass at home.

Lawn care in March: the one-third rule for the first mow

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

The first mild weekend of spring gives many amateur gardeners an urge to get outside with the mower, cut everything...

Person planting seeds in a garden bed with seedlings and a notebook nearby on a sunny day.

When to Sow Green Beans: A Practical Growing Guide

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

Green beans are among the vegetables that even beginners can usually grow with ease – provided the soil is warm...

Person arranging organic waste like eggshells, soil, and sticks on a cardboard sheet outdoors in a garden.

Lasagne Gardening: Create Fertile Beds Without Digging

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

While many amateur gardeners prefer to stay warm indoors during winter, an ideal opportunity often passes unnoticed: the chance to...

Person repotting a spider plant on a wooden windowsill with gardening tools and spray bottle nearby.

How to Create a Spider Plant Bonsai from Chlorophytum comosum

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

Many people have one sitting unobtrusively on a shelf, barely noticed and regarded as little more than “some green plant”....

Adult spraying water from a garden hose while child runs joyfully in the backyard on a sunny day.

Garden Hose: Why It Can Magically Attract Snakes

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

An ordinary garden item can prove surprisingly irresistible to snakes. As people return to their gardens, thoughts usually turn to...

Older man planting seeds in a garden bed surrounded by colourful flowers on a sunny day.

Three Ground-Cover Plants for 365 Days of Colour

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

With the right planting combination, a bed can stay colourful for all 365 days of the year. Many amateur gardeners...

Hands placing garden snails from a terracotta bowl onto soil near young plants and a garden trowel.

Don’t Throw Away Snail Shells: A Valuable Resource for the Garden

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

Hobby gardeners may be throwing away a surprisingly valuable resource. In spring, amid the first sowings, tender seedlings and damp...

Person wearing gardening gloves pruning a red maple branch with secateurs in a garden.

When to Prune a Japanese Maple Safely

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

Many garden owners treat their Japanese maple as a prized possession. That is easy to understand: its delicate canopy, refined...

Woman in vintage dress pouring tea at a white table in a garden with rose-covered pergola and potted plants.

Brocante-Look im Garten: Vintage-Ideen für Terrasse und Balkon

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

People furnishing a terrace or balcony today are increasingly turning away from new plastic furniture. Instead, second-hand garden furniture, weathered...

Hands planting sliced tomatoes in soil in a tray beside seedlings on a bright windowsill with a watering can nearby.

Grow Tomato Plants from One Supermarket Tomato: The Slice Trick

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

Seeing the price of tomatoes in the shops each spring quickly raises the question of whether growing your own is...

Person kneeling on grass using a soil probe tool while examining plant roots during fieldwork.

Scarifying the Lawn in Spring: Avoiding Bare Patches and Moss

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

After a wet winter, a garden can quickly look like a patchy, boggy mess. Moss, brown patches and yellowing blades...

Person planting flower seeds in a wooden box on a table with seed packets, garden trowel, and March calendar.

Fast-growing flowers to sow in March for colourful beds and window boxes

Harriet M. Ashford • September 25, 2026

Empty beds, dreary window boxes and a lingering winter chill can all make you crave colour. Yet with the right...