November 7, 2024

Featured Posts

Make your poinsettias get red leaves again in time for Christmas A poinsettia with red leaves in a pot.
1 min read

Make your poinsettias get red leaves again in time for Christmas

November 3, 2024
Halloween pumpkin picking
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Halloween pumpkin picking

October 28, 2023
Hedge to perfection: Thuja cutting with Ken Crowther Ken cutting a thuja hedge with a cordless hedge trimmer.
1 min read

Hedge to perfection: Thuja cutting with Ken Crowther

September 26, 2023
Acer problem growing on the bark Green acer tree looking vibrant for autumn.
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Acer problem growing on the bark

June 3, 2011

Product Reviews

Swap peat for coir in the garden this summer – going green is cheap and easy through the mail order A block of coir.

Swap peat for coir in the garden this summer – going green is cheap and easy through the mail order

August 29, 2024
Installing a Husqvarna Automower Aspire R4 robotic mower for the backyard  The robotic mower Husqvarna Automower Aspire R4 cutting Ken's grass.

Installing a Husqvarna Automower Aspire R4 robotic mower for the backyard 

May 31, 2024
Leaf or leave? Pro-gardener gives his take on how to handle leaf cover for a tidy garden Ken with a Wolf Garten multi-change tool.

Leaf or leave? Pro-gardener gives his take on how to handle leaf cover for a tidy garden

December 17, 2023
Pesky autumn leaves in the garden? No problem – use a professional blower to tidy up Ken using a leaf blower to move a large quantity of autumn leaves

Pesky autumn leaves in the garden? No problem – use a professional blower to tidy up

November 24, 2023

Highlights podcast

Highlights podcast – Ken answers your gardening questions – May 2024 Runner beans growing up canes in a vegetable garden.

Highlights podcast – Ken answers your gardening questions – May 2024

May 28, 2024
Highlights podcast – Ken answers your gardening questions – March 2024 Two types of hostas.

Highlights podcast – Ken answers your gardening questions – March 2024

March 18, 2024
Highlights podcast – Ken answers your gardening questions – February 2024 Christmas rose in bloom.

Highlights podcast – Ken answers your gardening questions – February 2024

February 15, 2024
Highlights podcast – Ken answers your gardening questions – January 2024 Cow parsley around trees and a path.

Highlights podcast – Ken answers your gardening questions – January 2024

January 15, 2024

Soil

Ken looks at hydroponics for the home at Gro-Rite A man checks vegetables growing under LED Lights.

Ken looks at hydroponics for the home at Gro-Rite

November 5, 2024
Making use of leaf mould – Create FREE soil for your garden Leaf mould on a compost heap.

Making use of leaf mould – Create FREE soil for your garden

October 5, 2024
Creating leaf mould on a grand scale Leaf mould in a compost heap.

Creating leaf mould on a grand scale

May 3, 2024
Starting and tending your first garden: Essential tips for success A greenhouse next to a compost heap.

Starting and tending your first garden: Essential tips for success

February 9, 2024

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