How to Grow

Crop protection is vital in any garden if you are to grow successful fruit and vegetables or your prized dahlias, whether you are protecting from pests and wildlife or from the cold weather both can be equally destructive if adequate protection is not put into place.

Raised beds have had a boom in popularity recently and are a great way for gardeners at all levels to successfully grow their own fruit and vegetables in otherwise unsuitable soil or locations. Also popular as stylish flower planters, raised beds really can make gardening eaiser being at a more user friendly height and are less prone to soil borne diseases and pests.

Raised Beds and Garden Planters offer a practical and stylish way to grow your own in the garden, allotment or on the patio - ideal if space is at a premium.

The seasonality of gardening and understanding what needs to be done throughout the seasons is key to a successful garden.

Whether you have the luxury of a greenhouse or prefer to grow in a more rudimentary fashion, sowing seeds is fundamentally the same. The recipe for success is simple; provide them with warmth and moisture and the result is a home-grown dish of tasty fruit and vegetables.

Although there is no definitve answer on whether to grow from seed or use plug plants as it depends on time, budget and experience the advice in our guide will give you some hints and tips so you can decide which will best suit you.

Knowing your soil type and pH is the key to successfully growing your own. Improving and managing your soil and choosing the right plants for the conditions will help you achieve bigger harvests of healthier vegetables.

Watering your vegetable garden efficiently and effectively saves time, money, the environment and promotes success. Believe it or not, there are simple water-wise tips for vegetable gardens that can really make every drop count!

Discover the advantages of gardening with nature whether you have a large garden or just a window box. By actively encouraging birds, mammals and insects into your garden you can successfully control garden pests naturally whilst looking after the wildlife too!