Gardening Stuff

Container Gardening on a Balcony

A balcony can support flowers, herbs and even vegetables with the right containers and plant choices. Balconies have particular conditions,[…]

Many homes have rooms or corners that receive little direct sunlight. No plant grows in darkness, but some tolerate lower[…]

Every garden has insects and other creatures, and most of them are harmless or helpful. A few can damage plants[…]

There is no single schedule that suits every garden. How often to water depends on the weather, the soil, the[…]

Composting turns kitchen scraps and garden waste into a dark, crumbly material that improves soil. It reduces the amount of[…]

Garden centres sort flowering plants into annuals and perennials, and the difference affects cost, maintenance and how a garden changes[…]

Bees, butterflies, moths, hoverflies, beetles and other insects pollinate many flowering plants, including many food crops. Gardens of all sizes[…]

Daffodils, tulips, crocuses and many other spring flowers grow from bulbs planted the previous autumn. A few hours of planting[…]

Companion planting is the practice of growing certain plants near each other because they are thought to benefit one another.[…]

Herbs are a good starting point for new gardeners. Many are compact, grow well in pots, and are used a[…]