Turf is pre-grown grass, which is cut from the ground ready for you to use as an instant lawn. There are two types of turf available, Cultivated and Meadow. Cultivated turf if the most expensive but it gives a good quality lawn. Meadow turf is cheaper but it may have weeds or bare patches so will … [Read more...]
Green Manure
12 May 2010 By Leave a Comment
Green manures are short-term crops that are specifically grown to be dug back into the soil, adding organic matter and nutrients. The main reasons for growing green manures are: To help break-up heavy soils and improve drainage> To suppress weeds To add organic matter to the soil to improve … [Read more...]
The GR Allotment: Update
4 May 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Gardening Register has had it's allotment for nearly a year now and we are finally making progress. We were unable to do much during the winter months due to the bad weather then we struggled to find a vehicle large enough to deliver our supplies. The first job this year was to have a few tonnes … [Read more...]
Poisonous Plants
31 March 2010 By 2 Comments
Most of the plants you grow are perfectly safe but it is advisable to see that all steps are taken to ensure that you and your family are safe from harm. This is particularly important when it comes to children and animals. The Horticultural Trades Association has worked with the Royal … [Read more...]
Photinia fraseri dropping it’s leaves
31 March 2010 By Leave a Comment
Question: I recently moved to the Netherlands. In my new yard I found a Photinia fraseri Camilvy. Over the winter it's leaves where light green with a few brownish spots. The winter was very cold. I don't think anybody cut the photinia back last year. Now spring has arrived and new red leaves are … [Read more...]
Types of Plants – Climbers
21 December 2009 By Leave a Comment
Climbers are shrubs which are adapted to growing up vertical structures, they add a vertical element to a garden and can be trained against a wall, fence or trellis, over arches and pergolas, through trees or used as ground cover. There are many different types of climbers from annuals, deciduous … [Read more...]
