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Man using pruning shears to carefully remove a bird’s nest with eggs from a garden hedge.

Cutting a Hedge in March: Rules, Timing and Protecting Birds

Oliver Whitfield • August 26, 2026

Many amateur gardeners face the same question in March: can you still cut back a hedge now - or will...

Hand planting seeds in a wooden planter box with young seedlings and seed packets on a balcony garden.

Sow at the End of February: 8 Vegetables for an Early Harvest

Oliver Whitfield • August 26, 2026

The beds still look bare, the air is crisp - and this is exactly when you lay the groundwork for...

Hands pruning a white flower from a strawberry plant with garden shears in a garden setting.

Removing the First Strawberry Blossoms for a Bigger Harvest

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Many amateur gardeners hesitate to remove the first strawberry blossoms - those who do it are often rewarded with noticeably...

Hands pouring hot water from glass jug into terracotta pot with cloves on wooden kitchen table near window.

Potato Water for Orchids: A Simple Kitchen Trick to Revive a Drooping Orchid

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Your orchid is drooping in its pot, the flowers have gone - yet a simple kitchen trick can often help...

Hands repotting a lemon tree seedling with roots exposed on a wooden table, surrounded by pots and gardening tools.

Spring repotting for a lemon tree: free the root ball for better fruit

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Many hobby gardeners only swap the pot in spring - then later wonder why the leaves turn pale and the...

Person fertilising soil in a vegetable garden, kneeling beside a young blueberry plant laden with berries.

Wood Ash in the Garden: Where It Helps and Where It Harms

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Plenty of stove and fireplace owners tip ash onto flower beds and vegetable plots in spring - and end up...

Man repotting a large monstera plant on a sunny balcony with gardening tools nearby.

Fatsia japonica: the jungle-look alternative to the banana tree for balconies

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Many balcony owners dream of a jungle vibe – and regularly come unstuck with the delicate banana tree. A different...

Person wearing gloves sprinkling fertiliser on plants in a garden with pebbled soil and colourful flowers.

A simple washing powder trick for weeds in gravel

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Weeds push up through gravel, your back aches from pulling them out, and you do not want to use harsh...

Person gardening colourful flowers in a grey planter on a balcony with a watering can and trowel nearby.

The Four-Season Balcony Planter: 4 Hardy Perennials to Replace Geraniums

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Buying new balcony plants again and again, only for them to die miserably after the first frost? It doesn’t have...

Older man pruning flowering plant with garden shears in sunny backyard garden.

Monty Don’s March hydrangea pruning trick for more blooms

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

In summer you might be hoping for dense clouds of pink, blue or white hydrangea blooms, yet the border often...

Person watering various houseplants on a sunlit balcony with city buildings in the background.

North-facing balcony: what really grows in shade

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Rain is lashing almost sideways against the window, and you’re staring out at a balcony that looks more like a...

Person in a garden hanging a wooden birdhouse on a tree with two birds perched nearby on a birdbath.

How to Attract Tits in Spring: Why Nest Boxes Need the Right Garden

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Many garden owners hurriedly put up new nest boxes in spring and hope for feathered tenants. Often, though, it stays...

Woman in a straw hat gardening, holding a potted plant amidst raised flower beds in a sunny garden.

Gardening: a powerful health programme for body and mind

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Garden work is often seen as a pleasant springtime pastime. Yet weeding, pruning shrubs and turning over beds can amount...

Person spreading lawn seeds on grass with rake and seed bag in a sunny backyard garden.

Iron sulphate lawn treatment in March: drive out moss and green up the grass

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Plenty of amateur gardeners reach for the lawnmower or a strong fertiliser as soon as the days start to lengthen...

Person scrubbing tiled floor outdoors with brush, bucket, cleaning products, and dog lying in background doorway.

The Simple Soda Crystals and Washing-Up Liquid Patio Cleaning Trick from Fix it with Fowlers

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Many people instinctively reach for a pressure washer or harsh DIY-store chemicals. A British DIYer shows there’s a much easier,...

Hands pruning a small green plant cutting by a window with a flowering plant and scissors nearby.

The 3-Second March Trick for Hibiscus That Doubles Blooms

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Many hibiscus owners will recognise the pattern: a small cluster of flowers at the top, bare stems lower down, and...

Man gardening in a sunny backyard, bundling pampas grass beside a wheelbarrow filled with clippings.

Pampas grass ban in France since 2023: what gardeners need to know

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Pampas grass with its cream-coloured plumes still appears in plenty of gardens - along roadsides and in new housing developments...

Woman planting a shrub in a garden bed outside a house with gloves and gardening tools nearby.

Defensive planting: thorny shrubs that deter burglars

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Most people think first of alarms, cameras and reinforced doors when they want to protect their home from unwanted visitors....

Person holding a variegated wild plant leaf among green leaves in a forest with a wicker basket and botany book nearby.

Why Wild Garlic Leaves Look Pale or Striped in March

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Among lush, green leaves, you may suddenly spot plants with white stripes, washed-out patches or yellowish areas. Many people immediately...

Person pouring liquid from a spray bottle onto moss in a garden next to a bowl of salt and a box.

Bicarbonate of soda in winter: remove moss and weeds from paving joints

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

Plenty of homeowners put up with green-stained joints between block paving, slabs and patio stones for months. Then spring arrives...

Person wearing straw hat pruning a blossoming plant outdoors in a garden during daylight.

Pruning in March: What to Cut in the Garden for More Blooms

Oliver Whitfield • August 25, 2026

If you reach for the secateurs now, you’re setting the scene for a spectacular flush of flowers. March is far...