Name the best garden centre in Cambridgeshire
[ad_1] Garden centres are often home to more than just plants and flowers We want to know what your favourite garden centre in Cambridgeshire is(Image: CambridgeshireLive) From impressive food halls to a huge range of plants and flowers on offer, garden centres across the UK have become a great day out. With many garden centres […]
I tried a café hidden in a garden centre and found my new favourite escape
[ad_1] The café was packed with people and is clearly a popular spot A trip to Sunflower Cafe in the Scotsdales Garden Centre Garden centres are a quintessential part of British culture. With multiple departments selling everything under the sun alongside large offerings of plants and gardening equipment, it is easy to spend a whole […]
Alan Titchmarsh’s tips to keep rats away from your garden this spring
[ad_1] Alan Titchmarsh has shared how one garden item can attract rats and offered two simple tips to prevent the problem Mia O’Hare Senior Spare Time Journalist 04:00, 29 Mar 2026 Alan Titchmarsh has shared his tip on keeping rats away from your garden(Image: Getty Images) Rats are a frequent issue in gardens, and with […]
Chalky, Sandy, Clay: The Best Plants For Every Type Of Soil
[ad_1] It’s one thing running a garden on well-aerated (but never dusty), easily compacted (but not too heavy) soil. But it’s rare that the stars perfectly align; the UK’s soil, which is increasingly degrading, may run a little too chalky or clay-heavy in your backyard. Here, we’ll share the types of soil in the UK […]
The Ultimate Guide To Perfectly Mowing Your Lawn
[ad_1] There’s a lot to be said for No-Mow May and other initiatives that encourage gardeners to leave some, or all, of their lawns wild. That can help wildlife to flourish. But to maintain a healthy lawn, sometimes, a haircut is necessary. Here are 11 rules to help you do it perfectly: 1) Wait for […]
Think Crushed Eggshells Stop Slugs? Science Says You’re Probably Just Feeding Them
[ad_1] If you’re a gardener, chances are you have a tense relationship with slugs. Even though only nine of the 44 species in the UK actually eat your veggies. , and while they’re key to feeding our dwindling bird population, it can be hard to give unwanted visitors grace if they’re making your garden suffer. […]
‘Nature’s Pesticide’ Can Keep Your Garden Mosquito-Free All Summer
[ad_1] Flies, moquitoes, and other slightly irritating little critters can make an evening rest in your back garden a little more stressful than it needs to be. And while it can be tempting to spray your lawn and leaves, Helen Bostock, a senior wildlife specialist at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), previously told HuffPost UK […]
UK Gardeners Are Weeks Away From The ‘Best’ First Mow Date
[ad_1] Something unexpected – but welcome – has happened in the past couple of days: the sun has stayed out after I finished work, and I’ve spotted some emerging daffodils in the park. That can only mean one thing. Gardeners, it’s almost time to get busy again. Woodland Trust says that mowing is usually needed […]
Unfortunately, We May Be Facing An Influx Of Slugs Again This Spring
[ad_1] Do you remember the great slug influx of 2024? In the words of the iconic Gemma Collins: “It’s hell in there, it’s horror. You have to be a certain type of person to survive.” It was gruesome. I stepped on a slug IN MY HOME in my BARE FEET. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) […]
I’m A Beginner Gardener – Here’s Exactly What I’m Planting This Spring
[ad_1] This summer will be my fifth summer in this house and that means it’s also my fifth summer of enjoying my garden, reading on the grass outside with my cat on lunch breaks and trying to be something of a successful gardener. Like all creative pursuits, gardening comes with the acceptance that failure is […]