3 Succession Planting Tips to Maximize Your Harvest

I also thought the hardy fuchsias in the front garden had gone, unlike their cousins in the back. I naturally assumed this was down to the front garden facing north not quite giving them the conditions they need to thrive. I even bought a replacement 'Hawkshead' at Malvern show recently as I'm particularly fond of its more delicate, pure white blooms.And then, I saw last week the stems I'd cut down to the ground in the spring have sprouted lots of lush, new growth as shown in the top photo, so my latest 'Hawkshead' has a new spot in the back garden instead. I shall bear in mind the top tip I was given in Malvern an

Brussels sprouts are a healthy vegetable. They are a great source of vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and dietary fiber. However, their flavor reputation is notoriously bad. Brussels sprouts often find their way onto “most hated vegetable” lists. A veggie rarely eaten and often derided only a decade or two ago has now found its way onto trendy restaurant menus as a signature side or a featured appetizer. It turns out we were cooking them all wrong. Boiled-to-death Brussels sprouts slathered with processed cheese (yuck!) of my youth have given way to roasted, braised, and grilled dishes, some bacon wrapped or with a balsamic glaze (yum!). Brussels sprouts are now one of my family’s favorite dishes! So naturally, I wanted to try my hand at growing them.

I love gardening, but there is no denying it is hard work, and harvest time always seems to come and go too quickly!I don’t know about you, but I am always on the lookout for w

Growing a vegetable garden doesn’t mean it has to be boring, dull, and less interesting. On the contrary, it can be very enjoyable and attractive. If you want to know how? Just follow the tips below!

A garden is a living entity that needs year-round attention, but the month of July is particularly crucial. With the weather at its hottest and plants at their most active, there's plenty to do to keep your garden thriving. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a novice green thumb, these top tips for the garden in July will help you prepare for summer's peak.

When you plant cucumbers in your garden do you wonder how many cucumbers per plant you can expect to harvest? I know I do because I want to make sure I’ve got enough to provide months of crunchy fruits, but not so many that we’re overwhelmed. Plus, I like to make a couple of batches of pickles each summer and that means I need a generous supply of pickling cucumbers. Below I look at the different types of cucumbers and how that impacts production as well as easy strategies you can use to maximize cucumber yield. 

Lucky Bamboo is a famous indoor plant that brings abundance and good luck to households. The plant is noted for its striking appearance and low-care nature. Still, some growers complain about theirLucky Bamboo Tips Turning Yellow, so we’ve brought you the best solutions for what to do in such a situation!

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There can be real discordance in the vegetable garden. Placing plants side-to-side that vie with one another, for example, does not do much good for any of them. But there is wonderful community that can happen between plants as well – and it's a great way to strategize when plotting out a garden plot.

Red symbolizes love and passion. While growing flowers, you might have many options but with succulents, it might get tough to pick ones with red color. Keeping that in mind, we have combined a list of some of the Best Red Succulents that are both beautiful and easy to maintain!

Gardens can do wonders to our well-being and it’s scientifically proven that people who have them live better lives. If you are one of those lucky people, and have the privilege to live in a house with a wonderful garden then you should definitely spend some quality time on its decoration and do create some fabulous landscapes that you will enjoy even more. In this article you are going to see 19 Stunning Garden Pathways That You Can Make On Your Own with ease and without having to ask a professional for help.

Crassula ovata has many many names like the jade plant, money plant, dollar tree, dollar plant, lucky plant, and good luck plant. It’s extremely easy to grow and very forgiving. One of the best things about this is its tips turn red and if you want to do this too with your plant, follow our tips!