Garden Watering Tips and Tricks

Most gardens use more water than they need, and not because gardeners are careless. Water goes on at the wrong time, lands on the path rather than the roots, or runs off before the soil can take it in. Fixing that saves water, cuts your bill if you're on a meter, and gives you healthier plants that cope better in a dry spell or a hosepipe ban.

Did you know that watering your roses from above is often the primary cause of the black spot and mildew currently affecting UK gardens? Most gardeners put in hours of hard work only to see their prize blooms struggle du…

Last August, thousands of UK homeowners watched helplessly as over £450 worth of new border plants wilted in the heat, terrified that turning on the tap would trigger a £1,000 fine. It's a stressful situation we know all…

Imagine returning from a fortnight in Cornwall to find your prize-winning borders have turned into a graveyard of brittle, brown stems. It is a heartbreaking sight that 40% of UK gardeners experience after a summer holid…

You're finally relaxing on your flight, but a nagging thought spoils the view; did you remember to soak the pots, and will they survive the record-breaking June heatwave while you're gone? It's a common anxiety for every…

Hearing that a hosepipe ban is in effect doesn't have to be a death sentence for your prized hydrangeas or your carefully manicured lawn. It's completely natural to feel anxious when you see headlines about a £1,000 fine…