Winter doesnโt mean your garden takes a vacation. In fact, January is a secret powerhouse month for gardeners who know the tricks, and beginners often stumble before they even know whatโs possible. While frost and gray skies might seem like signals to slow down, smart gardeners are already setting the stage for a lush spring.…
Venturing into gardening for the first time can be overwhelming, but the specialists are here to help. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Testing soil helps gardeners to figure out what plants will flourish(Image: Getty Images) Starting a garden from scratch is…
Forget backyard farming, soil under your nails and playing the gardening guessing game. Thereโs a way to grow your own produce in the comfort of your home without the backache, without the endless war on pests, and without battling natureโs elements. Vertical hydroponic gardening is here. Consider it farmingโs sleek, space-age sibling. And if youโre…
Have you ever tried to grow a garden only to have it fail? You might want to change up your usual routine by adding a couple of key gardening tips.ย โWe say people kill plants with love all the time,โ says Mobee Weinstein, the foreman of gardeners at theย New York Botanical Garden who specializes in outdoor…
Unlike fashion and interior design, the trend cycle for your garden moves at a slightly slower pace, making it easier to keep up with. However, don’t mistake this relaxed pace for meaning that our outdoor areas are exempt from the ever-turning wheel of style. Each year, we see standout styles emerge within trending backyard ideas,…
Many people only have a small garden but there are ways you can make it appear to be bigger Elaine Blackburne Network Content Editor 13:36, 07 May 2025Updated 13:56, 07 May 2025 There are tricks to make a small garden appear much bigger(Image: Getty) Many people enjoy relaxing in their garden – especially as the…
Don’t let a small plot leave you feeling limited because when it comes to maximizing small backyards all you need is the right small garden tips to create an outdoor space bursting with potential. A little can go a long way when it comes to making the most of a small garden, much like when…
Pulling together the design of a small urban courtyard garden is always a joy. First off it’s a small project that feels do-able, doesn’t take for ever to complete, and won’t break the bank as the quantities of materials, plants and accessories needed are on a small scale. As part of your courtyard garden ideas…
Gardening experts have warned that cold greenhouses could be killing your plants this winter. In the midst of winter, keeping your greenhouse warm and toasty for your plants should be a key component of any greenhouse ideas. Especially as experts at Garden Buildings Direct have warned that when temperatures drop below just 5 degrees, your…
Even if you are a gardening beginner, applying simple principles of garden design to your own outside space is easier than you think. Garden design for beginners should be fun and creative, so donโt feel overwhelmed.ย The first step is to consider how you would like to use your garden โ for relaxing, entertaining, raising…