Tag: Ruth Hayes

Post-flowering bulb care

Lift, divide, store but never throw them away! The other day I was talking to a friend who’s a keen gardener and she let slip...

Repairing the lawn after winter

A few simple steps make all the difference, says Ruth After months of seemingly incessant rain, it’s hardly surprising that for many of us, our...

Solve problems environmentally

How natural methods create a healthy, affordable garden I was in the garden centre the other day and the shelves of weedkillers and pesticides caught...

Mending a raised bed

What to do when running repairs run out of steam For the past few months we’ve been carrying out a series of running repairs on...

It’s time to sow tender veggies

It’s time to shine for beans and tomatoes, says Ruth The sowing season is well underway and we are now at the stage when it’s...

A no-dig bed for free!

Using what you’ve got to improve poor soil We have a problem border in our front garden that is a constant source of disappointment. When we...