All of the sudden, you see them. They might be taking over bare spots between plants, or even under them. They can grow in the spaces between brick or paver pathways. They sprawl out at astonishing speed. Prostrate or spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata) is a very low-growing plant, native to Eastern North America. The entire…
Weeding season is well and truly upon us and if, like me, it’s a struggle to keep up with the relentless task, I have a tool you might want to give a whirl. Enter the Root Slayer. My dandelion garden was a tad out of hand and had started to cause havoc with my flower…
Summer’s here so we asked gardening expert Fatuma Emmad of FrontLine Farming for some growing tips. Top of mind, as temperatures head into the 90s, is heat. Emmad suggests keeping your garden covered with something breathable that lets air through – her recommendation is straw – and using compost, which releases nutrients slowly over the…
Fall is my favorite time of year. Unlike last year, the air has been just cold enough to turn the trees into blazing candles. Once we get a good frost, the colors will be even brighter. So, what makes trees turn color? Deciduous trees use several biological signals to tell them when it’s time to…
A GARDENING whizz has urged people to “ditch the chemicals” as she’s found a clever method to kill weeds. Carolina Mccauley often uses her social media account to share her “home hacks and tricks” and in one such video she decided to tackle the pesky plants. 3 A gardening expert has shared her clever method…
THEY are the bane of every gardeners’ life – so how can you get rid of weeds effectively? One green-fingered pro has had his say, as he demonstrated how he ensures his outside space stays weed free all year long. 4 A gardener said he spots the same mistakes when it comes to soil and…
