Tag: Home and Garden

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 […]

12 Floral M&S Homeware Buys To Bring The Outside In This Spring

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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 […]

‘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) […]

UK Gardeners Told To Try Watering Schedule ‘As Good As Slug Pellets’

[ad_1] For years now, UK gardeners have been discouraged from using slug pellets, which can harm wildlife, in their gardens. After all, only about nine of the 44 species in the UK actually eat your veggies. And their presence in your backyard is key to feeding our dwindling bird population, too. Still, there’s no denying […]