Category: Gardening Essentials
Protecting your plants from frost – How using a Polytunnel can help
6 October 2010 - Jack Gardener
A polytunnel acts in a similar way as a greenhouse and provides a warm home for low crops during cold weather spells. A polytunnel can protect against frosts and increase the longevity of your plants. Most people will recognise the semi-circular shape of a polytunnel without knowing the correct name for this garden product. Frosts […]
The advantages of using a Raised Bed in your garden
1 September 2010 - Jack GardenerInstead of growing plants at ground level you can also grow different plants in a raised bed. A raised bed is simply an area of soil that is higher than the surrounding level of soil. You can purchase a ready-made raised bed which is often called a planter or alternatively you can build your own […]
Grow your own organic food in a raised bed
28 July 2010 - Jack GardenerYou can grow your own organic food in a raised bed or planter. It doesn’t matter if your garden is large or small this type of garden container enables you to grow anything you like practically anywhere you like! Raised beds are not a new concept but have become increasingly popular with people across the […]
Blooming beautiful – Increase your flowers blooming potential
27 July 2010 - Jack GardenerBeautiful flowers make your garden look fabulous during spring and the summer. A flowerless garden can often look dull and without life or energy. Read this article to find out how you can increase your flowers bloom, encourage more flowers and increase the longevity of your plants bloom. Watering plants During a hot summer most […]