Author: Lewis

Marigolds are a small, beautiful, bright yellow or sometimes orange annual flowering plant that offers many benefits if planted alongside vegetables or other delicate plants. They typically only grow 6-12 inches in height but there are certain varieties that can grow as tall as four feet. These little beauties like areas with full sun and tend to be tolerant if neglected occasionally. You can use them in vegetable patches and planters alike. Marigolds are excellent for repelling unwanted pests such as mosquitoes, cabbageworms and cabbage moths with their very unique and some feel, unpleasant smell. Even below the ground these handy plants repel nematodes, microscopic worms, which could be harmful to vegetables such as tomatoes. Another benefit of the marigold is that it attracts ladybirds which will help eat harmful...

As the bitter cold winds of winter start to subside and a hint of spring is in the air, it can be the perfect time to start considering and preparing for a spring clean-up of your garden. To help your garden look its best and optimise its growing potential, it is important to give your garden a fresh face. Spring Clean-up Tips 1. Pick up debris- The autumn and winter winds, snow and rain have probably ensured quite a bit of garden larger garden debris has accumulated, that needs to be cleaned up. Clear away any big stick, animal waste or litter that may have found a way into your garden. 2. Give it a rake- give your lawn a good rake, to remove any remaining leaves, twigs, pinecones or...