Common Mistakes To Avoid When Planting Bulbs
Planting bulbs is essentially one of the simpler gardening tasks we attempt to accomplish each Autumn. There are however, common mistakes that are often made by new and seasoned gardeners alike. Take care to avoid some of these common mistakes and come next Spring (and Summer) you'll be enjoying...
Herb Harvesting: Your Guide to Timing, Techniques, and Tips
"Fresh herbs really belong anywhere you put them." -- Alex Guarnaschelli Truly, fresh herbs, go with anything and everything. And this is not simply in reference to culinary endeavours, but extending to the world of gardening as well. We often note that a small herb container garden can be the...
When and How to Harvest Vegetables for Best Flavour
It's a well-known guarantee that gardening, In its slow, but steady pace, never fails to entice with new challenges. Regardless if it's the garden or the gardener who decides the next challenge, each year there is something new. For example, once you've found your stride in growing your favourite...
3 Easy DIY Soil Tests to Try
Understanding your soil type in any part of your garden is an essential bit of knowledge; consider it the starting point to all growth in the garden. Many plants will have particular soil requirements only being able to thrive if set conditions are met. While you can pay for expensive soil tests,...