The prime planting time for perennials is spring, when the soil is warming up and workable after winter’s onslaught, and autumn when it still holds the summer’s sun and is…
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Lilies – how to care for lily flowers with a look at ‘Queen of The Night’
How to plant lilies in a pot Loosen the soil with a fork before planting. Plant ideally in a corner sheltered from the wind, along the fence or between other…
Get gardening this May bank holiday weekend!
The weather in May can be a mixed bag, anything for gloriously hot to cold and wet.. But then that could describe any month in summer here in the UK..…
How to make Easter hanging baskets
If you are looking to create hanging baskets this Easter weekend – look no further than our simple step-by-step guide from Amateur Gardening magazine. For this you will need: – hanging…
Get the family gardening over Easter
I am sure this is a familiar story in many household around the UK and even the world – one of trying to drag your children away from their computers,…
Multi-stem tree planting
Multi-stem trees combine elements of both trees and shrubs, bringing benefits that make them great garden choices. Where dense shrubs might create an enclosed feel, or where bare tree trunks…
How to make a Christmas table decoration
Wherever we are, whenever a candle is lit, my 3-year-old sings ‘Happy Birthday’ – mainly to himself – before blowing out the flame, so keeping our lovely table centrepiece alight…
Tomato growing tips in summer [video]
Growing tomatoes can be very rewarding offering your fruit for you to use in the kitchen. This video gives you some quick tips to maximise your crop. Our expert has…
How to plant summer bulbs
I HAVE always wanted more colour in my summer garden, so this year I was determined to get my summer bulbs – including corms and tubers – in on time.…
How to grow: Streptocarpus
Once you’ve grown one Cape primrose successfully you’ll be hooked forever, says Anne Swithinbank. There are literally hundreds of varieties of streptocarpus and they are very collectable. As the common…