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Person adding soil to a lemon tree in a pot on a sunlit balcony with gardening tools in the background.

Lemon Tree: Coffee Grounds From 15 March Can Make All the Difference

Oliver Grant • October 1, 2026

From mid-March, it is decided whether your lemon tree remains stunted or suddenly takes off – a frequently discarded kitchen...

Hand placing a bay leaf on vegetable and meat skewers grilling on a barbecue in a sunny garden.

Why Put Bay Leaves on Barbecue Coals?

Oliver Grant • October 1, 2026

Throwing bay leaves onto barbecue coals is a straightforward way to scent the smoke and add an aromatic note to...

Person kneeling and tending to leafy green plants in a garden bed with gardening tools and watering can nearby.

Bergenia Ground Cover: The Natural Alternative to Weedkiller

Oliver Grant • October 1, 2026

Where chemical products were once used, there is now often little more than a tangle of unchecked greenery. Many amateur...

Person planting colourful zinnia flowers in a garden bed with a small gardening trowel nearby.

Nigella: The low-maintenance summer flower for busy gardeners

Oliver Grant • October 1, 2026

For anyone juggling work, children and everyday life, there is rarely time for elaborate gardening projects. Every year brings the...

Hand sprinkling garlic cloves around a tomato plant in a garden with flowers and gardening gloves nearby.

How Garlic Skins Protect Your Vegetable Garden Naturally

Oliver Grant • October 1, 2026

Among the most widely discussed tricks in home gardening is spreading garlic skins over a bed as a natural protective...

Person planting a young tree in soil with a small shovel and wooden stick nearby in a garden.

Plant Fruit Trees Correctly in March: Keep the Graft Union Above Soil

Oliver Grant • October 1, 2026

When you plant an apple, cherry or apricot tree in the garden in March, thoughts usually turn to fertiliser, variety...

Woman watering a potted desert rose plant on a balcony with a child sitting in the background.

How to Grow a Desert Rose at Home Safely

Oliver Grant • October 1, 2026

A desert rose stands out for its thick stem, colourful flowers and sculptural appearance in pots on balconies, patios and...

Person sprinkling granular lawn fertilizer onto grass beside a green watering can on a sunny day.

Epsom salt for lawns: how the £1 trick can tackle magnesium deficiency

Oliver Grant • October 1, 2026

Garden forums and social media are currently awash with a tip that sounds almost too simple: instead of buying costly...

Hands pruning a flowering strawberry plant in a garden with gardening tools in the background.

Why You Should Remove the First Strawberry Flowers

Oliver Grant • October 1, 2026

Many amateur gardeners celebrate every first strawberry flower – and, without realising it, undermine their own harvest. Anyone growing strawberries...

Grandfather, father, and son examining plants outdoors with book and magnifying glass on wooden table.

Manuel Sobrinho Simões and the False Araucaria

Oliver Grant • October 1, 2026

Pathologist Manuel Sobrinho Simões recalls the first photograph taken of him carrying his son Manel on his shoulders. "It was...

Hands watering young tomato plants in a garden bed with repurposed plastic bottles at sunset.

How to Make Drip Irrigation with Bottles

Oliver Grant • October 1, 2026

A drip irrigation system made with bottles delivers water slowly and in a controlled way straight into the soil near...

Man planting a colourful hydrangea bush in a garden bed beside a white house on a sunny day

Hydrangeas: The Best Location for Healthy Flowers

Oliver Grant • October 1, 2026

Many amateur gardeners plant hydrangeas where they will make the biggest visual impact: against the house wall, beside the patio...

Hands spraying orchid leaves with water in a clear pot by a sunlit window with a glass of water nearby.

Why Orchid Leaves Fall Off Suddenly

Oliver Grant • September 30, 2026

Seeing an orchid suddenly lose leaves is worrying for any grower. While it is natural for older leaves to fall...

Person watering a garden bed with cardboard laid on the grass and gardening supplies nearby.

Turn a Lawn into a Vegetable Bed with Cardboard

Oliver Grant • September 30, 2026

When the days grow brighter, many people feel the urge to get gardening: a new bed, fresh vegetables, ideally right...

Man kneeling on lawn installing garden edging beside flower bed in a sunny backyard.

Lidl garden edging for a professional-look front garden for under 6 euros

Oliver Grant • September 30, 2026

A small front garden, a short evening after work – and suddenly the whole space looks as though it belongs...

Person feeding a robin on a fat ball near a straw bird feeder with great tits in a snowy garden.

Turn an Old Broom into a Winter Bird Feeding Station

Oliver Grant • September 30, 2026

During harsh winters, tits, robins and sparrows are quite literally competing for every seed. Many people immediately think of pricey...

Person pruning colourful bougainvillea plants in terracotta pots on a sunny rooftop terrace with gardening supplies nearby.

How to Grow Bougainvillea on Sunny Terraces

Oliver Grant • September 30, 2026

Growing plants in places exposed to wind and intense heat calls for the selection of exceptionally hardy species. The bougainvillea...

Person wearing gloves pulling weeds from cracks between patio stones with gardening tools and bucket nearby

Remove weeds from paving joints: the best time to act

Oliver Grant • September 30, 2026

If you have paving stones around your home, you will know the pattern: you scrape, brush or spray household remedies,...

Person pruning a potted flowering plant on a wooden table with seedlings and fertiliser granules nearby.

Oleander in April: the overlooked task for summer flowers

Oliver Grant • September 30, 2026

In April, one often overlooked task determines the entire summer display. Many amateur gardeners care for their oleander attentively, water...

Young man snipping fresh herbs into a bowl in a sunlit kitchen with plants on the windowsill.

How to create a home herb garden in a small flat

Oliver Grant • September 30, 2026

Growing fresh ingredients in a limited area can transform the routine of anyone who enjoys making fragrant dishes. A home...

Person planting a small red-leaved tree in garden soil with a watering can and basket nearby.

Japanese Maple: The Natural Mulch Trick to Use in March

Oliver Grant • September 30, 2026

Many garden owners are surprised by the same pattern each year: in spring, the Japanese maple is slow to leaf...