Page 21 - News

Person washing sliced leeks in a colander under running water in a bright kitchen.

How to Clean Leeks: Remove Sand and Soil Properly

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

The gratin is in the oven, the vinaigrette is waiting in its bowl, and the kitchen is finally starting to...

Person harvesting red berries from a small tree in a sunlit urban garden with potted plants and patio furniture.

Amelanchier: the well-behaved small tree for compact gardens

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

At the end of a narrow path, between a slim patio and the neighbour’s wall, there is often a patch...

Person adding straw mulch around tomato plants growing in a raised wooden garden bed outdoors.

Tomatoes rotting at the stem base: the small mistake many gardeners make

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

The soil has been loosened, the young plants are lined up neatly, and the watering can has been used –...

Hands using pruning shears to trim a young plant in a pot on a wooden table by a sunny window.

Spring Cuttings: Seven Easy Plants to Propagate at Home

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

Nursery purchases can quickly weigh on a budget, particularly during planting periods. Yet a clean pair of secateurs, a few...

Person holding a blooming pink cherry blossom branch in a garden with a watering can nearby on a sunny day.

Peach Tree Care: Essential Spring Steps for Better Summer Fruit

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

Peach trees flower early and are unforgiving of delays. From spring onwards, a few well-timed actions determine the quality of...

Person planting purple lavender flowers in garden bed with gardening tools and plans nearby.

Salbei statt Lavendel: die pflegeleichte Alternative für bunte Beete

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

Anyone who does not want to be constantly watering in summer, yet still wants a lively, colourful bed full of...

Person tending to white climbing roses on a wooden trellis in a sunlit garden during autumn.

Sally Holmes rose: the rose that blooms until October

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

There is one rose that can transform a garden. It does not simply make an impact in spring: it keeps...

Hands harvesting fresh radishes in a raised garden bed with watering can and soil moisture meter nearby.

Growing Radishes: The Simple Watering Trick for Crisp, Mild Roots

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

The answer often lies not in the seed, but in how you manage water. Radishes are widely seen as the...

Man scrubbing a tiled outdoor patio with a brush and soapy water in daylight.

Clean Your Terrace in 1 Hour With 30-Cent Vinegar

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

Many homeowners and flat owners will recognise the scene: as soon as spring sunshine arrives, the outdoor area suddenly looks...

Hand pouring hot herbal tea into a glass on a windowsill with an orchid and corn cobs in sunlight.

Phalaenopsis Orchid: The Cooked Sweetcorn Trick for Stronger Roots

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

Many people discard their Phalaenopsis orchid as soon as its final flower spike has dried up. Yet the plant often...

Person pruning a budding tree branch with secateurs in a sunlit garden setting.

This old orchard trick now determines the cherry harvest in spring

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

An old orchard trick now determines the harvest in spring. In March, the garden comes back to life: buds swell...

Man pruning purple butterfly bush with garden shears as monarch butterflies fly around in a sunny garden.

Buddleia: No Imminent EU Ban Despite Online Claims

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

Videos shared on social media claim that restrictions on buddleia are on the way, and sometimes suggest they are imminent....

Woman kneeling in garden planting rose bush with gardening tools and soil around her.

Coffee Grounds and Rose Bushes: The Mistake to Avoid

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

On 1 March, Claire adopted a routine that seemed almost obvious: tipping the still-warm coffee grounds from her coffee maker...

Young person kneeling on balcony, pouring fresh potatoes from paper bag into wooden crate, surrounded by plants and scale.

How to grow 5 kg of potatoes on a 4 m² balcony?

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

The answer is below ↓ 🇬🇧 In practical terms in the UK Growing potatoes in a bag on a balcony...

Man placing a potted peace lily on a beige sofa in a plant-filled living room with natural light.

Houseplants for Dark Rooms That Need Little Water

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

In many homes, dark rooms can appear unsuitable for houseplants. Yet some species cope remarkably well with limited light. Gardening...

Young woman planting a holly bush in a garden with a watering can and trowel nearby on a sunny day.

Plant Holly Before March for a Lucky Garden

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

Many amateur gardeners feel the same urge at the end of winter: something has to change – in the garden,...

Man assembling wooden furniture on a sunlit balcony with sofa, coffee table, and potted plant.

Wooden Batten Privacy Screen: the Small DIY Project That Transforms Your Balcony

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

One June evening, you open the patio door for some fresh air and find the same familiar balcony: two mismatched...

Person planting herbs in a raised garden bed with tomatoes, green peppers, chillies, and flowers nearby.

Oregano in the Vegetable Garden: The Best Companion Plants

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

Many home gardeners underestimate oregano. Yet this Mediterranean herb acts like a quiet security service in the vegetable patch: it...

Two small birds perched on the edge of a stone birdbath surrounded by berry-laden bushes in a sunlit garden.

Turn Your Garden into a Bird Paradise with Berry Shrubs, Hedges and Water

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

The real key lies somewhere else entirely. Anyone who has watched blue tits, robins and blackbirds turn their own garden...

Person placing a lemon tree in a terracotta pot on a balcony tiled floor with a thermometer nearby.

Protect Your Potted Lemon Tree from March Frost

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

Many hobby gardeners breathe a sigh of relief in February: their potted lemon tree has made it through winter, the...

Person using a green lawn aerator on patchy grass with fertiliser, gloves, and lawn treatment products nearby.

Spring Lawn Fertiliser: How to Create a Thick Green Lawn

Oliver Grant • October 4, 2026

Simply taking the lawnmower out of the shed in March means missing a major opportunity. The real restart for a...