Preserves
Apples naturally contain this setting agent. If your jellies aren’t setting up properly, place a cheesecloth sack filled with the apple parts that have the highest pectin content — peelings, cores, and seeds — into the pan.
Category: Gardening
Find problem-solving flowers for every type of growing condition, genius house plant hacks, and more gardening tips to keep your green thumb supple.
Quick Tips for Trimming Hedges Fast & Well
Do your hedges need some pruning? Curious how often you should trim your hedges? Here are helpful instructions and guidelines to keep your hedges looking beautiful:
How to Remove Bulbs, Fuss-Free
In some instances, bulbs are best removed for storage instead of being left in the ground.
A Guide to Harvesting & Storing Vegetables for all Seasons
See our guide below for vital informaiton on harvesting and storing vegetables:
6 Tips for Growing Orchards in Larger Gardens
If you have enough room, dedicate an area of the garden to the orchard. A well-drained position in full sun is best. A north-facing slope is ideal.
How To Use Herbicides Safely
Herbicides are chemicals used to kill weeds. Some are selective, specially formulated to kill a particular weed, whereas others are broad-spectrum, designed to kill a wide range of plants.
How To Build a No Dig Garden
A no-dig garden can be built on soil, over existing lawn or even on hard, barren ground. It’s a great way to recycle waste materials, and, once established, a no-dig garden is virtually maintenance free. No matter where you live or how fit you are, it’s an easy, cheap and practical way to grow plants.
How to Build Your own Worm Farm
A worm farm is small enough to be kept on a balcony, so if you have a limited amount of
Garden Design From a Florist’s Perspective
The garden of her Surrey home is dotted with pots at every turn: some decorative, some functional, some planted and others empty, but all carefully placed for effect.
Aggressive Plants in the Landscape to Avoid
Do you find a plant that blooms all season long, tolerates a wide range of growing conditions and needs little maintenance. Sounds too good to be true? It probably is. A lot of fast-growing, easy-care plants are also known to be overly aggressive. They often need concrete barriers or regular weeding to keep them in check.