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Robotic lawn mower operating on a garden lawn with a person controlling it via smartphone app.

Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR review: the robot mower for complex gardens

Oliver Grant • October 3, 2026

Narrow passages, dense shrubbery, twisting corners… the Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR claims it can handle gardens that entry-level robot mowers...

Man in straw hat tending mango tree with yellow flowers in sunny orchard, watering can and crate of mangoes nearby.

Mango Trees in August: Pruning, Fertilisation and the Next Harvest

Oliver Grant • October 3, 2026

For many mango trees, August is a crucial period, although the right care depends on the region and the tree’s...

Man hanging wooden birdhouses on a tree in a bright garden with flowers and greenery.

Why Gardeners Are Removing Decorative Nest Boxes

Oliver Grant • October 3, 2026

Colourful, simple to install and sometimes fitted with small windows, modern nest boxes have long appealed to garden owners. Yet...

Person planting seeds in a pot on a balcony with tomato plants, soil bag, and watering can nearby.

How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots Successfully

Oliver Grant • October 3, 2026

Tomatoes in pots need closer attention to soil, drainage and feeding than plants grown directly in a garden bed. Because...

Person gardening among green leafy plants and pink flowers in a sunny fenced backyard corner.

5 shrubs for shade: transform dark garden corners

Oliver Grant • October 3, 2026

If you have a north-facing garden, a dark wall of the house or a corner beneath trees, you will know...

Person watering newly installed fabric landscape edging along a driveway with a garden hose.

Concrete Bag Trick: Smart Driveway Edging Without Expensive Paving

Oliver Grant • October 3, 2026

No expensive paving and no bricklaying: an unexpectedly simple concrete trick can give your driveway edge a completely fresh look...

Hand pouring water from a glass jug through a sieve into a glass on a wooden table with plants behind.

Rice Water for a Healthier Snake Plant

Oliver Grant • October 3, 2026

Among the most popular houseplants, the snake plant stands out for its hardiness and ability to adapt to a range...

Man using a tablet to monitor data in a sunlit olive grove with soil sensors attached to trees.

Irrigation App for Olive Orchards Cuts Water Use by 11 Percent

Oliver Grant • October 3, 2026

A new irrigation app for olive orchards reduced water consumption by 11 percent while maintaining both fruit and oil yields,...

Hands caring for seedlings in a tray on a windowsill with succulents and spray bottles nearby.

How to propagate houseplants from leaves in winter

Oliver Grant • October 2, 2026

Growing plants at home offers an excellent opportunity for expansion in the colder months through proper leaf propagation. This straightforward...

Blue futuristic electric sports car parked in a modern, sunlit showroom with city buildings visible outside.

Carport panels: why a small alteration can change everything

Oliver Grant • October 2, 2026

On Monday morning, Thierry thought he had finally found a way to stop rain getting under his carport. Two transparent...

A colourful garden bed with pink and white peonies, blue hydrangeas, purple flowers, green foliage, and gardening tools.

Which plants make peonies look their best in the garden

Oliver Grant • October 2, 2026

The difference often comes down to the plants growing right beside them. Peonies are among the favourite plants of many...

Two men inspecting a pile of soil and debris with a "Free Fill" sign in a residential garden.

Free soil: how garden fill can become a costly mistake

Oliver Grant • October 2, 2026

At first, it seemed almost too good to be true: lorryloads of free soil, a plot that needed levelling, and...

Hands planting a small spider plant with roots into a terracotta pot on a sunny windowsill.

Why Your Spider Plant Produces No Babies – and How to Change That

Oliver Grant • October 2, 2026

Your spider plant looks healthy, yet not a single baby plantlet has appeared? A few carefully chosen adjustments can completely...

Person pushing a lawn mower on grass in a backyard with gardening tools and a notebook nearby.

Mowing the Lawn in March: The One-Third Rule for a Denser Lawn

Oliver Grant • October 2, 2026

Winter is still lingering in the lawn, but the sun is tempting, the days are getting longer, and the sight...

Person pruning rosebuds in garden bed with watering can, fertiliser, trowel, and open notebook nearby.

How to Encourage New Rose Bush Shoots in 45 Days

Oliver Grant • October 2, 2026

Growing healthy rose bushes in pots or gardens calls for patience and particular techniques to ensure their development progresses quickly....

Man kneeling on gravel using a rake, next to a rolled landscape fabric and a wheelbarrow in a garden area.

How to build a stable, free-draining garden path on wet ground without concrete

Oliver Grant • October 2, 2026

After another night of rain, Saturday morning found the passage between the house and vegetable garden looking like a small...

Smiling woman in winter clothes tending frosted potted orange trees in a snowy garden.

Frost-Hardy Citrus Varieties for Your Garden

Oliver Grant • October 2, 2026

A touch of the Mediterranean in your own garden – even when the thermometer drops well below zero. Impossible? Not...

European robin standing on ground near a birdhouse and shallow water dish in a garden bush.

How to Attract Robins to Your Garden with a Wild Ground Layer

Oliver Grant • October 2, 2026

An inconspicuous patch right at ground level can make all the difference. Anyone hoping to see the orange-breasted robin regularly...

Hands trimming rosemary with scissors next to potted plants on a wooden table outdoors.

Pruning rosemary properly: timing, techniques and common mistakes

Oliver Grant • October 2, 2026

If you only harvest rosemary and never reach for the pruning shears, you risk ending up with a scruffy, woody...

Person holding a wicker basket with potted plants on a wooden table with gardening tools outdoors.

How to Repurpose a Broken Basket in the Garden

Oliver Grant • October 2, 2026

A broken basket may still contain sturdy sections that remain useful in the garden. Rather than throwing it away straight...

Hands pouring water from a terracotta pot into a plate with a mosquito in a sunny backyard setting.

Asian tiger mosquitoes: act early for a mosquito-free summer

Oliver Grant • October 2, 2026

Warm, wet weather over recent months has brought an unexpected consequence: mosquitoes – especially the aggressive Asian tiger mosquito –...