Digging and storing dahlia tubers lets you enjoy the same beautiful blooms every year, even in cold regions. Wait for the first hard frost to blacken the leaves before cutting stems back and carefully ...
Find out how to save your dahlias to re-plant year after year. These 6 easy-to-follow steps are essential if you want free ...
Everybody reacted to Helene damage in their own way. For Pam McCracken, surveying the soggy ground around her house after the Pigeon's waters finally receded, the response was oddly-placed rage.
The way bulbs are planted (orientation, depth, and timing) directly impacts how well they perform months later. Good drainage and nutrient-dense soil are just as important as the bulbs themselves.
I was born a few years after the end of the war. The Second World War. My dad had never been abroad until he went to Africa ...
The end of September is the perfect time to add spring flowering bulbs to your garden. Planting daffodils, tulips and crocus this month will make next spring come alive, plus you get to enjoy the ...
'While four o'clock plants need water to thrive, their tubers will rot if they are in waterlogged soil,' says Juliet. 'Choose a site where the soil is well-drained, or amend the soil accordingly.' ...
The nation's favourite gardener, Monty Don, has shared his top jobs for the month of October, including a hack to help you get one final bloom from your dahlias this autumn. Now that autumn is here, ...
Mornings with dewy grass. Raspberries and peppers heavily laden with fruit. A squirrel scampering across the road with a ...
The eight golden rules to protect your garden and keep flowers thriving this autumn, expert shares the tips and tricks to get ...
An eye-catching garden bed features plants of different sizes, shapes, and textures. While we often focus on the “thriller” plants, the show-stopping centerpiece blooms, a garden can feel sparse and ...
Jackie Bantle Saskatchewan Last week’s column focused mainly on vegetable harvest and getting lawns, shrubs and trees ready ...