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Sowing seeds indoors in late winter can be a great way to start plants earlier in the year. Seedlings can thrive in constantly warm environments when blessed with a heated greenhouse. However, if you have an unheated space, knowing the minimum greenhouse temperature for seedlings, and protecting plants on cold nights, is important. Seedlings will…
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As the weather continues warming up and gardens are being tended to once again after the long, cold winter months, now is the perfect time to think about your garden furniture ideas – from taking stock of what needs replacing and what furniture styles you’re currently into to considering ways you can give your existing…
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ALDI UNVEILS SPRING GARDEN ESSENTIALS FROM JUST £1.99 28 February, 2025 With spring around the corner, there’s no better time to spruce up gardens. Whether looking to grow veggies or create a relaxing garden oasis, outdoor lovers can find everything they need in the middle aisle. Aldi’s latest garden range will spring up in stores…
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Whether to provide shade, zone a garden, or offer privacy, pergola ideas can be a crucial element in your backyard’s design. They can also be used to frame pathways, or create structure. Considering the purpose of the pergola is crucial to the design that you choose. Will it be a focal point, or a transition?…
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When I was little, my parents sectioned off a tiny patch in the garden for me to grow a few vegetables and flowers. I can still remember the thrill of eating radishes straight from the ground and nibbling nasturtium flowers so peppery they made my nostrils burn. But they were mine and I had, like…
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After years of working as a professional gardener in very different climates, from the warmth of Tuscany to the wet hills of South Wales, I’ve come to really value the plants, shrubs and trees that are tough and reliable. Those species that need little attention, and quietly hold a space together, offering structure, shade, and…
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A forklift truck and a van had to be used to transport a vegetable grower’s supersized squash to an autumn show. Lee Herrington, from Wollescote, Stourbridge, appealed for help with getting the vast vegetable 30 miles (48km) from his allotment in Leys to the Malvern Autumn Show in Worcestershire. With the aid of firms GTA…
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A pool is a must-have feature for keeping cool in your yard when temperatures soar. But to enjoy a true sense of relaxation as you swim, splash, or sun yourself on an inflatable, you’ll need to consider privacy, and put some sort of screening into place. Garden privacy ideas range from simple to elaborate, spanning…
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We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 1 Carrots Pia Ulin//Getty Images Carrots are great for growing in deeper containers – try using old crates filled with a free-draining sand and peat-free compost mix. You can sow successionally from early spring and pick as you go. In shallower containers,…
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Summer has arrived, and as always, I want to make the most of every precious sunny moment. My house is over a hundred years old and comes with what estate agents might optimistically call “a compact courtyard garden”. In reality, it’s a tiny 2m x 2m outdoor space that I’ve been determined to maximise since…