Moss is the bane of many lawn-lovers, ruining the look of our beloved grass and often indicating underlying problems with the growing conditions in our gardens. The good news is, if your lawn is blight ....
The Wimbledon Championships of this summer may seem like a distant memory to those of us who are enjoying the turning of the leaves as autumn approaches. For the ‘Lawn Guardians’ at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, however, their thou ....
If your lawn is looking a bit patchy as the summer draws to a close, it could be time for a complete overhaul. Autumn is the ideal time to lay down new turf so that by next year you’ll have a lush, green lawn to enjoy when the warmer weather ....
Celebrating 50 Years of RHS Britain in Bloom
Britain in Bloom is a national competition between communities of all sizes - from tiny villages to large cities - that judges their horticultural expertise and awards prizes ba ....
Although summer is well underway, there’s plenty of fruit and vegetables you can get going this month. Try growing these tasty crops and you’ll be harvesting home-grown produce for months to come.
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You don’t have to be the most talented gardener in the world to create attractive flower beds. Doing so can really brighten up your green spaces, however large or small they might be. Even if you have a yard rather than a garden, you can cre ....
Next month will mark National Honey Bee Day on the 16th August. Started in the USA a few years ago by beekeepers who wanted to spread awareness of their industry, this celebration o ....
After England’s disappointing performance in the World Cup, it’s more important than ever to encourage the next generation of potential football stars to get onto the pitch. But what if your loc ....
Making some simple changes in your garden can really increase the number of wild visitors you see. Not only will giving nature a helping hand make you feel good, but attracting birds, ladybirds and hedgehogs is also a wonderfully natural way to re ....
Proctors annually sponsor the Seed Shop in the Plant Heritage marquee at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Plant Heritage is a charity dedicated to preserving the diversity of Britain’s cultivated plants. There are biological advantages to m ....
