Gardeners were probably among a very small minority of people who welcomed the recent wet spell. With most of the UK being buffeted by heavy rain throughout April, there has been no need for people to raid their shed for the watering can. Those who have water butts can also rest assured that they will Read more ...
With green-fingered Brits across the country preparing for forthcoming hosepipe bans, there are concerns their gardens will suffer as a result of a lack of sustenance. However, this is not necessarily the case, as there are plenty of ways in which people can get around the issue. Guy Barter, chief horticultural adviser to the Royal Read more ...
Soil cultivation is an essential consideration for gardeners who are looking to protect their outdoor spaces from drought conditions. Those who wish to take advantage of this solution are advised to dig in large amounts of organic matter, such as garden manure or compost. This can help to protect the structure of the soil and Read more ...
Gardeners who have found their pumpkin patches are smaller than usual this year should not be disheartened by this turn of events. This is according to chief horticultural advisor for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Guy Barter, who attributed diminutive vegetable sizes to climate conditions. The charity noted recent unusual weather activity has stunted growth 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:
Gardening in winter ‘shouldn’t be rushed’