The gardening library · Page 2
Practical reading for your next garden job.
- Turn garden waste into compostGardening
Learn how to site a bin, balance greens and browns, manage moisture and know when garden compost is ready. Simple steps for UK gardens, patios and plots.
- Start a no-dig vegetable bedGrow Your Own
Learn no dig gardening for UK plots: clear tough weeds, add 10–15 cm of compost, use cardboard only when needed, then top up 5 cm yearly for easier growing.
- Find the light in a north-facing gardenGarden Design
North facing garden made simple: map shade through UK seasons, tell dry from damp shade, site seating, and pick reliable plants for your conditions.
- Choose peat-free compost for the plants you growGardening
Peat-free compost for UK gardens: know the difference between potting compost and soil improver, and pick mixes for seeds, containers and ericaceous plants.
- Set up raised beds for a first vegetable patchGrow Your Own
Set up raised beds for a first vegetable patch: pick a sunny spot, choose a reachable width, use safe materials and fill with the right peat‑free mix.
- Make a small garden feel easier to useGarden Design
Small garden ideas for UK plots: set routes, views and planting that earn their place. Get sizes that work, choose materials, and avoid planning snags.
- Make a vegetable garden out of potsGrow Your Own
Vegetables in pots: choose UK‑friendly crops, pick sensible pot sizes, go peat‑free and learn watering and feeding so your patio actually crops.
- Prune your roses at the right timeGardening
When to prune roses in the UK and why it varies. See timings for bush, climbing and rambling roses, with regional tips and the cuts and tools to use.