Choosing the correct compost is important as its make-up must reflect the needs of different plants at various stages of their life cycle. This is our guide to the various composts that match a plant's individual requirements.
Different composts are designed to give optimum results in a variety of situations from sowing seed to bedding, containers and house plants.
Seed And Potting Compost
Hanging baskets are such a quintessential part of the British summer, bright and colourful they really light up the landscape with natural vibrancy. We have got a few suggestions on the most effective planting techniques.
To create a substantial display you need a large deep basket that can be planted on top and through the sides to create a colourful ball of flowers, these are usually made from wire mesh.
At this time of the year everything in the garden should be flourishing, including unfortunately weeds. Here we consider the options on how to prevent and remove these unwanted intruders.
Weeds compete with your ornamental plants and vegetables for moisture, light and nutrients. They are uninvited guests that need to be removed as they certainly won't leave of their own accord.
Annual and Perennial Weeds
