Tag: How To

How to make more herbs for free

Seeds, cuttings and divisions will provide bountiful flavours One of the easiest ways to save money in the garden and kitchen is to grow your...

How to grow challenging crops

Bob explains the ups and downs of getting crops to grow for you Over the coming month or so we’re starting off most of our...

How planting your pants can help boost soil health

Gardeners are being urged to ‘plant their pants’ as the first day of spring draws near. The season of optimism officially starts on March...

How to re-pot a peace lily

Ruth’s plant was struggling and needed urgent help Peace lilies are one of the most attractive and easiest houseplants to grow, so it is hardly...

How to grow: Acacia (mimosa)

While visiting milder parts of the country or passing a sheltered inner city garden during February and March, you’ll occasionally come across a filigree-leaved...

How to turn broken pots into a brilliant feature

Adam explains how to recycle broken bits into a brilliant centrepiece with pizazz I’m sure you’ll share in my dismay at the number of pots...