Tag: garden
‘Low maintenance’ garden plants that withstand ‘all weather’ – they'll ‘survive for years’
The gardening guru said: “Camellias don’t require regular feeding or deadheading to promote flowers, making them relatively low maintenance. “Many varieties are resistant to...
Wildlife expert shares three humane methods to deter squirrels from your garden
Squirrels might be cute and fluffy to look at, but they can be a nuisance when it comes to the ecosystem in your...
Five ‘essential’ garden plants that need to be pruned in winter – ‘best’ way to prune them
One downside, though, is that the spirea plant begins to look weary and ungainly if not pruned correctly. Andy said: “Spirea needs to...
Six gardening mistakes to avoid – difference between a ‘dull’ or ‘lush’ spring garden
Although winter is often a time when gardening is put on hold, there are several jobs to do be doing in the month...
Community in shock as 'teacher of the year' shot dead in her back garden
A primary school teacher was found dead in her garden after being shot multiple times in what police suspect is a domestic incident.Wendy...
Pest control specialist shares 6 safe and effective methods to deter rats from your garden
Rats are usually unwelcome visitors in a garden and they are generally considered vermin, with the potential to spread serious diseases. Rats set...