The Garden
Water Features
by Kate and Len Lucas There is no doubt that as soon as you introduce anything into the garden with water in it the wildlife will find out without...
Hedge or Fence?
By Kate and Len Lucas For anybody who has a brick wall around their garden, we would like you to know that we are very envious. That's because they...
Making Sense of Plant Labels (PartTwo)
By Kate and Len Lucas The best times for planting garden perennials outdoors are March to April and September to October. So, if you are wandering...
Plants You Don’t Need To Water
Talk about climate change appears endless. Most would agree that our summers feel warmer, sometimes too warm. And you will hear a lot said about...
Pest and Disease Spotlight – Tortrix Moth and Leaf Miners
By Kate and Len Lucas These two pesky varmints have been grouped together because they are quite small, and each has a unique way of disfiguring the...
Gazebos and Pergolas
By Kate and Len Lucas Now, here are a couple of fancy gardening terms that make a change from horse manure and wheelbarrows. While neither of these...
Pest and Disease Spotlight – Slugs and Snails
Slugs and snails are very closely related, so close in fact that a snail is just a slug with a hard shell. The group they belong to is so diverse...
How To Get That Tropical Look
by Kate and Len Lucas Create a tropical oasis with our guide to selecting the best exotic plants for your garden Creating the tropics in your garden...
Pest and Disease Spotlight: Black Spot, Mildew and Rust on Roses
This month, as part of their Pest and Disease Spotlight, Kate and Len look into how to protect your roses! by Kate and Len Lucas With a very long...