Winter aconites are one of the first plants to flower in January 2025. And they are delightfully cheerful with their bright ...
The benefits of indoor gardening have been well documented, you can see many of the reasons in my book My Houseplant Changed My Life. Another incredible ability of some houseplants is that they can ...
I write regular guest blogs for Pavestone, one the UK’s producers of high-quality patio and garden finishing’s. In these blogs I use my knowledge of horticulture, landscaping, and design to illustrate ...
We all find it hard to find the time to get to the gym and fit regular exercise into our busy lives. But whether you are looking to burn some calories or stay strong and healthy, exercise is key. So, ...
Often referred to as ‘carrot root fly’, this is a major pest of carrots in the UK. Most damage to the crop is caused by fly larvae tunnelling into the main root of the carrot which, in severe cases, ...
Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera) is technically a succulent, rather than a cactus. The classification differs as the plant is less drought-tolerant than the species ‘cactus’ infers. However, they are ...
The rose is England’s national flower and much loved throughout the U.K. and rest of the world but sadly they can be badly affected by a persistent disease called black spot. Read my guide to find out ...
This week, I went to a local Poinsettia glasshouse with This Morning talking all things regarding these lovely Christmas houseplants. To watch the segment, follow this link and watch now. Poinsettia ...
When it comes to decorating outdoors for Christmas, lights are a must-have. With less daylight, lights are a great way to draw attention and add cheer and warmth to the contrasting weather. First, add ...
The berry-reds and tree-greens of Christmas have begun to emerge and with the magical day just around the corner. We’ve started to see our households wonderfully transformed with glistening lights and ...
Blackfly are one of Britain’s most common and widespread aphid. They mainly colonise broad beans, but can also be found on French beans and runner beans too. So you know what to look out for in your ...
As their name suggests, glasshouse or greenhouse thrips thrive in greenhouses. They feed on leaves and flower buds causing the upper leaf surface to develop silvery brown mottling and their feeding ...