Who are we?

The Gardening Register was set up in 2005 by Linda Peppin. Since its beginning it has become an easy to follow, informative website covering all aspects of gardening for the beginner as well as the more experienced gardener. The website has two main functions; the first is to offer Free Gardening Advice Online to help with all gardening problems and queries. The questions received over the years have been added to the Q&A section of the website along with accurate and informative answers. Over the coming months these pages will be migrated to the blog to make it easier for visitors to search, and find, frequently asked questions. Secondly the website is packed with a comprehensive collection... 

Gardening News

I have just come across a great little feature which is a must for all gardeners. Do you buy gardening magazines each month to find out what you should be doing and for advice from the experts?... 

This weekend, 30-31 January, is the RSPB’s biggest event of the year; encouraging people to count the birds in their garden. To tie in with this event, the RSPB are offering new adult members... 

Time well spent with National Trust membership. And from £35.63 a year, it’s money well spent. Enjoy an unlimited number of days out with National Trust membership. With three months free... 

Jobs to do Now

Flower/Plants Take root cuttings from perennials Move shrubs growing in the wrong place Spread a mulch over your borders? Pot up containers with bedding displays for spring Fruit/Vegetables Force... 

In the Flower Garden: Plant bare-root roses, trees and shrubs Prune standard roses Take hardwood cuttings from shrubs Remove dead stems and leaves from perennials Tidy grasses In the Vegetable Garden:... 

I haven’t posted a plant of the month for November or December because, in truth, my garden is looking particularly boring at the moment so I was lacking inspiration. This made me decide to get... 

Questions and Answers

Question: I’ve had a Chimonanthus Praecox (Wintersweet) for 3 or 4 years now, but it still hasn’t flowered. It’s in a position where it gets the sun most of the day and it’s... 

Question: Could you please tell me how best to deal with the foliage of “Tritunia rudrolucens” and “Hipeastrum advenum”now that the flowers have finally died off, leaving climps... 

Question: Will suckers picked from the roots of newly planted fruit cherry trees grow into normal fruit producing trees or will they produce inferior fruit? Answer: Cherries with their own roots... 

Pets and Wildlife

This weekend, 30-31 January, is the RSPB’s biggest event of the year; encouraging people to count the birds in their garden. To tie in with this event, the RSPB are offering new adult members... 

Over recent years there has been a decline in the number of hedgerows in our countryside leading to a shortage of berry laden trees and shrubs. Planting shrubs and trees such as Rowans, Cotoneasters,... 

The Christmas season can be wrought with dangers for our furry friends, but thankfully a host of pet healthcare experts have advised on keeping our companions safe during the holiday season. Owners... 

Buy Plants, Flowers, Seeds and lots more

Do you want to buy ethical and eco-friendly goods but can’t find a decent source? Ecotopia.co.uk is a great ethical online supermarket for ethical product, eco-friendly gadgets and fair trade... 

I have come across a new website which is worthy of being added to my list of preferred suppliers; I haven’t placed an order with them yet but when I do I will post a review of their services. Coblands... 

Over recent years there has been a decline in the number of hedgerows in our countryside leading to a shortage of berry laden trees and shrubs. Planting shrubs and trees such as Rowans, Cotoneasters,... 

Gardening Articles

Aphid: Symptoms: Plant infested with greenfly. Treatment: Spray at first sign of attack Prevention: None Blackleg: Symptoms: Blackened stems at and below ground level.... 

There are three varieties of potatoes; first earlies, second earlies and maincrop. First earlies provide new potatoes suitable for salads second earlies fill in the gap between the first earlies and... 

Ornamental Grasses thrive in open positions in full sun in the herbaceous border, as a specimen plant or in containers. Care: Soil should hold moisture but be well drained and not too fertile. Do not... 

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