Snowblowers are becoming increasingly popular in this country – and for obvious reasons. Remember the last bitter winter when we slithered and slipped for weeks just to get to the car, and the paths were covered in deep snow and ice? So we have put together this introduction to snowblowers to explain how they work Read more ...
A new gardening book is to be published by US first lady Michelle Obama, who helped create the first edible garden in the White House since Eleanor Roosevelt's Victory Garden during the second world war. The book, entitled American Grown will be instructive and provide readers with tips on how to use a garden to Read more ...
If Leeds City Council does not buy an allotment site, over 100 years of gardening history could be lost, local newspaper the Yorkshire Evening Post reports. Plots in the market town of Rothwell have been leased from a private land owner by the council since 1908, but signs that indicate the location is for sale Read more ...
While we all get ready for winter and either reach for the wellies as autumn floods sweep in or enjoy the late warming sunshine (depending on where you live), the grass is still growing and can do with a haircut. And we have one of the best special offers of the year on a really Read more ...
Gardeners in Mole Valley in Surrey are being asked to ensure they plant flowers that will tie in with the colours and themes of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Mole Valley District Council sent residents emails that claimed the "London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games has tight control over how the games will look", Read more ...
This is one of the busiest times of year for the gardener so a quick word of advice: don’t be tempted to skimp on the autumn clean-up of the beds and borders. Prune and trim back perennials and give the ground a good dig over between shrubs and then apply a good mulch around the Read more ...
The colours of autumn are just about at their best now epitomised by the wonderful flurries of golden leaves blown from the branches by the recent strong winds. And while they may look beautiful, gardeners know that sooner or later the leaves will have to be swept up. So here’s your chance to appreciate the Read more ...
Gardeners planning an elaborate bonfire night display of fireworks to celebrate the occasion should keep a careful look out for frogs and toads before getting started. The Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have requested people take particular care to ensure the reptiles have not gathered for the fire. Principal entomologist for the Read more ...
This is the time of year when many of you consider buying a log splitter to take away the effort of turning old trunks and branches to firewood. So here are six of the best for your shortlist. Make sure you visit our main pages on log splitters and if you need any further help Read more ...
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We have combined the old "MowdirectNews" with the main blog. News story posts prior to July 2010 can be found below:
Winter gardens ‘should be kept colourful’