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Person wearing gloves sprinkling white powder over moss growing between patio paving stones on a sunny day

Use Bicarbonate of Soda Against Moss and Weeds on the Patio in Winter

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

Rather than spending hours in spring labouring with a joint scraper, pressure washer or harsh chemicals, this job can be...

Woman in a straw hat harvesting large zucchinis in a raised garden bed surrounded by greenery and gardening tools.

Courgette Watering Method for Higher Garden Yields

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

With a straightforward yet well-planned watering technique, you can substantially increase your harvest. Rather than ‘washing over’ the plants each...

Man painting a metal gate turquoise while another person holds paint swatches and clipboard outdoors.

Painting Your Garden Gate: When a New Colour Can Become Expensive

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

A spontaneous coat of paint on a garden gate can, however, become very expensive. When people spruce up their outdoor...

Young man tending to large monstera plant on wooden shelf in bright living room with humidifier and digital thermometer.

Does Monstera deliciosa Really Clean Indoor Air?

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

In countless living rooms, the Monstera deliciosa has long taken centre stage. Commonly called the “Swiss cheese plant”, it is...

Man planting white flowering shrubs in garden bed beside stone path with gardening tools nearby.

Photinia to Pittosporum: The New Hedge Trend for 2026

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

In countless new housing developments, the vivid red Photinia hedge has been the default choice along fences and property boundaries...

Adult and child hanging a birdhouse on a tree in a sunny garden with flowers and a toolbox nearby.

Nest Box in the Garden: Bringing Wildlife Back to Your Doorstep

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

A wooden box in the garden is often all it takes: suddenly, you can see just how much life exists...

Person scrubbing moss off patio tiles using a brush, bucket, and yellow cleaning detergent bottle.

Remove Moss and Algae from Your Patio with Washing-up Liquid

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

Many homeowners do not realise that removing the slippery layer does not require either a pressure washer or harsh chemicals....

Person harvesting small potatoes in a vegetable garden bed with gardening tools and a metal bucket nearby.

When to Plant Potatoes: An Expert Explains What Matters

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

Missing the right moment to plant potatoes can cost you kilo after kilo of crop – an expert explains what...

Person planting a fern next to pink roses with solar garden lights on a patio at dusk.

Garden Bright Solar Uplighter: Affordable Garden Lighting at Aldi

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

When you step outside in the evening, it quickly becomes clear how much a few carefully placed lighting accents can...

Person planting bamboo shoots in soil on a sunny day with gardening tools and a bucket nearby.

How to Control Nutsedge in Lawns and Beds

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

Once nutsedge has taken hold in a lawn or flowerbed, it soon becomes clear that simply pulling it out is...

Child tending to pink and yellow flowers in a garden during early evening with fairy lights in the background.

Wonder flower: from seed to a cloud of flowers in around 60 days

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

Many keen gardeners will recognise the situation: spring brings plenty of plans, yet the beds remain bare for ages. Perennials...

Man examining a young tree in a sunny garden while holding a notebook with sketches.

Paulownia: Miracle Tree or Garden Risk?

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

In gardening forums, at plant fairs and in garden centres, one name has been appearing with increasing frequency: Paulownia, also...

Hands planting a rose cutting in a terracotta pot beside a garden bed with blooming pink and red roses.

Rose wire trick: turn a seemingly dead branch into a new plant

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

Many amateur gardeners cut away every rose shoot tip that appears spent without hesitation. Yet these branches often retain enough...

Woman in a hat watering plants in a sunlit raised garden bed with potted plants and a house in the background

Morning or evening watering: why early watering benefits your garden

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

The morning still lay grey over the gardens: damp air, a few weary blackbirds. Behind the chain-link fence, Mr Krüger...

Person planting flowers in a garden bed next to a metal watering can and small hand shovel in sunlight.

Snowdrops After Flowering: What to Do Next

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

The delicate snowdrops have finished flowering and the garden suddenly looks empty – what now? Anyone who gets it wrong...

Person planting and watering a young tree in a garden with a metal watering can beside them.

Plant a Jujube Tree in Late March for Sweet, Drought-Resistant Fruit

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

While apples, cherries and peaches tend to dominate the conversation, an exotic yet remarkably hardy fruit tree is gradually attracting...

Person tending to potted purple and pink African violets on a sunlit windowsill with watering can nearby.

African Violet March Ritual for Continuous Flowers

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

The African violet is a small, velvety windowsill diva that, with the right care, can flower for almost the entire...

Woman kneeling and planting shoots in a garden bed on a sunny day with gardening tools nearby.

Cutting Back Perennials in Late Winter: The 10-Centimetre Cut

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

Many amateur gardeners dutifully wait for the “official” gardening season, while others reach for the secateurs in late winter. Who...

Person wearing gloves handling a coiled snake on black plastic in a garden with leafy plants.

Black Plastic Sheeting in the Garden: A Hidden Snake Risk

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

Between the patio, vegetable patch and garden shed, there is often one detail that receives hardly any thought: a cover...

Person cleaning orchid roots with a sponge on a wooden table near a window with other potted plants.

Raw Potato for Orchids: The Simple Kitchen Trick That Changed Everything

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

No flower spike, limp leaves – until a simple kitchen experiment changed everything. Anyone who loves houseplants will recognise the...

Woman harvesting fresh garlic bulbs in a garden, placing them in a wicker basket on the soil.

Growing Supermarket Garlic in Your Garden

Oliver Grant • October 17, 2026

What ends up in the pasta pot can become a small self-sufficiency success story in the vegetable patch: ordinary garlic...