Three elements that the soil needs to contain and vital for health plant growth are nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus and are required in large quantities if plants are to grow strong. This means that these plant nutrients must be applied regularly if you are to keep your plants in good health. Compost or manure will supply a proportion of these nutrients but fertilizers will provide the main source.
During the winter months, leaves die off and the wind blows leaves and foliage from trees and bushes onto the lawn. Spring lawn care is extremely important at this time of year and this post hopes to identify some of the tasks you may be facing in the coming months
When it’s time to dig out your grass trimmer from your garden shed you will need to check a few important maintenance issues before you get going.
Hand-sharpening your chainsaw chain can be a bit of a daunting task for the first time, it is essential that you follow this guide to ensure that you sharpen it correctly. A sharp chain is definitely essential for an efficient working saw. This 13 steps how-to-guide will lead you through the process of sharpening your chainsaw chain.
There are many things to consider when choosing a new garden tractor or rider. In this post we try and cover some of the factors that will influence your decision and enable you to buy a suitable garden rider for your needs.
In this post we give some reasons why we believe (as do many others!) that STIHL manufacture some of the best garden machinery available in the world today.
Choosing a generator can often be a bit of a minefield. In this article we attempt to demystify the entire process of choosing which particular generator would be suitable for your requirements. There are 5 key points to remember; 1. What…
Mulching Information Mulch or not to mulch that is the question! Most gardeners will find themselves asking this question at the start of every gardening season in the UK. Mulching is the act of recycling the grass clippings by finely cutting and…
A garden tiller, cultivator or rotatavor is an essential part of a gardener’s arsenal in the preparation of the soil ready for the up coming spring. Use a tiller on flower beds, gardens and allotments. In this articles we talk about garden tillers and how to use them.
In this post we give details on some of the important gardening jobs for January include pruning, digging, sawing, chipping, planting, preventing snow & ice and much more.
