Category: Gardening for Beginners
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Every week, Telegraph gardening expert Helen Yemm gives tips and advice on all your gardening problems whether at home or on the allotment. If you have a question, see below for how to contact her. Back to Basics – get to know your weeds Weeds are personal. They are, basically, any plants, be they intentionally…
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Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email It’s hardly surprising home-grown fruit and vegetables can taste a million times more flavoursome than their shop-bought counterparts. It’s fresher, as it doesn’t have…
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A is for action plan Before you do anything, consider the three Ss, says Lori Laing, gardener and co-founder of Laing Landscapes: sun (how much your garden gets, and from what direction); soil type; and sitting spot. “Plan the space around how you will relax in it,” Laing says. “If it’s a north-facing garden, the…
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Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, advice and interior inspiration Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration Whether you are new to the joys of gardening or a hardened, green-fingered pro, the chances are you’ll…
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The world of gardening can be an overwhelming place for beginners. Gardening involves learning about climate, soil, local pests, and the seasons, plus the perpetual mystery of exactly how much water your plants need. If you’re feeling stumped, not to worry, because these gardening pros have got you covered like mulch on a flower bed.…
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Any seasoned green thumb will tell you: If you have an interest in picking up gardening, you need to learn the language. Understanding common soil, garden, and flower terminology will set you on your way, whether you’re asking landscapers for their best tips, purchasing materials for your new flower bed, or just educating yourself about…
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1 / 25 Chokchai Silarug/Getty Images A Newsworthy Way to Stop Cutworms “My grandmother Julia always advised me to wrap strips of newspaper around the roots of cabbages before planting. This prevents cutworms from getting at the plant,” says Lori Woitalla, Hillman, Minnesota. Check out the right way to ripen green tomatoes and more garden…
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If you want to plant a kitchen garden, start with the easiest vegetables to grow to ensure success. There is little more fulfilling in life than cultivating your own crops from tiny seeds. Not only are home-grown vegetables tastier than store bought, but they are healthier and free from chemicals. Start planning your kitchen garden…
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There’s a lot to learn about gardening but when it comes to the basics of planting, pruning, and feeding, there are crucial gardening tips for beginners that every gardener should know. You don’t need a degree in horticulture to develop those green fingers, you simply need to know where to start. Luckily, our team of…