Gardening

Which Weedkiller Should I Use?

Which Weedkiller Should I Use?

For David Hall, eradicating garden weeds seems like an endless task, but a necessary one that needs to be done in the most efficient way with least harm to the environment.

  • Lawn Care
  • Organic Gardening
  • Gardening
David Hall

Written by David Hall.
Published on Wednesday, 26th of August, 2015.

How to Interest 30 – 45 year olds in Gardening

How to Interest 30 – 45 year olds in Gardening

How to interest 30-45 year olds in gardening is a question that has been occupying the attention of the Horticultural Trades Association for some time. And it's important since this age group accounts for 29% of the population, so GardenSite has tried to find a solution.

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David Coton

Written by David Coton.
Published on Friday, 27th of June, 2014.
 Updated on Friday, 3rd of March, 2023.

Planting Ideas for a Dry Garden

Planting Ideas for a Dry Garden

Even though we've just emerged from the wettest year in the hundred years, the unpredictability of British weather means that we're probably in for a drought this time around. The good news is that, if you follow Nathan James Dodd's advice, your plot doesn't have to resemble Death Valley in a John Wayne western.

  • Garden Design
  • Organic Gardening
  • Climbing Plants
David Coton

Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 21st of February, 2013.
 Updated on Friday, 3rd of March, 2023.

Planting Ideas for Shaded Gardens

Planting Ideas for Shaded Gardens

If, like David Coton, you are 'unlucky' enough to have a garden with restricted light, perhaps overshadowed for much of the day by an adjacent building or next to someone who planted leylandii back in the 60s, all is not lost. There are plenty of plants that thrive in the shade. Don't see it as a problem, view it as an opportunity.

  • Flowers
  • Plants
  • Gardening
David Coton

Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 21st of February, 2013.
 Updated on Friday, 3rd of March, 2023.

Why Bamboo Is Brilliant

Why Bamboo Is Brilliant

David Hall recently had the pleasure of visiting Thailand an exciting, dynamic country full of contrast and colour. Being botanically minded he was particularly struck by the diversity of the beautiful Bamboo plants.

  • Garden Design
  • Grow Your Own
  • Plants
David Hall

Written by David Hall.
Published on Thursday, 27th of August, 2015.
 Updated on Thursday, 2nd of March, 2023.