Lockdown Project Guides: Make Flower Seed Bombs
A flower seed bomb is a ball made of compost and seeds, which is held together with a mix of flour and water. Once the bomb has been thrown, the seeds will …
General Growing Guides
General Growing Guides
Lockdown Project Guides: Winter Hanging Baskets
One of the quickest and easiest ways to liven up a porch, patio, decking or drive is to add colourful winter hanging baskets or two – and they aren’t just …
Lockdown Project Guides: Grow Onions and Shallots
An essential part of the gardener’s vegetable patch, onions and shallots are very easy to grow and come with excellent health benefits such as lowering blood …
Lockdown Project Guides: Grow Your Own Marvellous Mushrooms
Growing your own mushrooms using a kit is easy and our Windowsill Mushroom Kits mean anyone can grow mushrooms indoors. Whether you’re a full-time gardener …
Lockdown Project Guides: Grow Seed Potatoes in Pots & Containers
Homegrown seed potatoes are one of the most satisfying crops to grow in the garden. It’s quite easy to produce a good crop and they taste so much better than …
Growing Tomatoes from Seeds
Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables (or should that be fruit?) to grow from seed in your own garden. Rewarding you with a bounty of tasty tomato …
Planting and Aftercare of Bare Root Hedging Plants
Planting bare roots can be a daunting task for those new to hedging plants. But do not worry, here are a few tips from Hedges Direct for planting and …
Perennial Plants Flowering Times Guide
From Achilleas all the way through to West country Lupins and whether you're planting your favourites or trying something new, our user-friendly perennial …
Edible Flowers Guide
There are many edible flowers in the world that you can grow and with the information in this guide we'll put you firmly on point so you know what flavours you …
Preparing, picking and looking after your Tea Plant
This guide provides extensive information to help you prepare, pick and successfully look after your tea