Can you smell that? The whiff of spring (and its new growing season) is just around the corner, which means – you guessed it ...

Sowing seeds, and growing your own plants from seed, is definitely one of the most enjoyable and rewarding tasks in gardening ...

The easiest method is to sow seed directly into the soil between March and April. Alternatively, you could cheat and buy ready-grown seedlings, many nurseries offer a good range. By careful choice ...

"Autumns here, but if you think it's too late to sow seeds for a harvest this season, think again", he said. Benedict advised planting the seeds in the sunniest part of your garden and using ...

It takes a long time for luffa plants to grow and for the fruit to ripen. If you plant the seeds in late-March or early April, you should have loofahs ready to harvest in mid-September. In cooler ...

Sow seeds in a cold frame in autumn or straight into the ground in spring, and you'll be eating sweet, tender peas straight from the pod all through the summer months. Peas come in two varieties ...

so do not use compost or any fertiliser as that will allow grasses to grow that out-compete the flowers. If your soil is rich then you may need to remove the top 3-6 inches of top soil to ensure that ...

A pH level of 6.5 to seven is considered "ideal". The next step is to plant the vegetable. Sow the seeds about half an inch deep and two to three inches apart in rows. After sowing the seeds ...

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Expert advice through the seasons so you know what to do and when. £49 a year or £4.99 a month, cancel anytime. Onions need plenty of time to grow so it's best to sow them early in the year in January ...

Learn to distinguish and love native species - finding space for them in gardens is very valuable for biodiversity.' If you have a tree in your lawn you can leave a border of grass to grow around it.

While traditional practitioners often used seeds from the Vaccaria plant, modern practitioners frequently opt for stainless steel balls due to their hypoallergenic properties and nearly invisible ...