10 ways to turn your back garden into an idyllic wildlife paradise Ten simple steps to transform your garden into an irresistible natural habitat for birds, bees, butterflies and all manner of wildlife. 1. Build a shelter Offer shelter for birds to nest, or somewhere they can fly to, to stay safe. Depending on the size of your outdoor space

PlantGrow is set to replace peat products after the government announced that peat compost sales to gardeners will be banned from 2024. The UK’s peatlands store three times as much carbon as its forests when let in good condition. But most are in a degraded state, and are contributing to the climate crisis by emitting the carbon into the atmosphere.

Why using an organic fertiliser is better for your fruit, vegetables, and herbs Daniel Suggitt shares his top tips and tricks to help you get the most from your vegetable patch. Q: Why should I use fertiliser on my fruits and vegetables? A: To help you get the most from your garden. Fertilisers supply your plants with the nutrients and

The latest gardener to join our PlantGrow Champions network is Emma from @Ems_Allotment_Garden. Her dedication to the environment is inspiring and we want to support her as she works to encourage people to use organic products in their gardens. Growing up, Emma was always fascinated by nature and biology. Her love of plants started when she was small and she was

Our latest instalment of Meet the PlantGrow Champion is about Cara from MAKE IT FLOURISH – @makeitflourish on Instagram. We’re delighted that she’s become a PlantGrow Champion to help us build our community of organic, chemical-free gardeners and show them how they can inject some colour into their gardens by sowing and growing together. Cara’s gardening journey started last year during the

A month-by-month guide of what to plant in your garden and when. January Plant a mini herb garden on your windowsill – it’s a great way to bring life and pleasant aromas into your home. You can also start growing snapdragons and sweet peas in your greenhouse. Top tip: Shred your Christmas tree to create a mulch to use on

It’s becoming more widely acknowledged that gardening and cooking are great for wellbeing. But how often do we think about the benefit that it can have for our children? Mother of three, food writer and enthusiastic gardener Helen Cross is the voice behind the podcast Grow Cook Inspire, which aims to encourage us get into cooking and gardening with our children

We have some exciting news! PlantGrow is the new sponsor for Future Radio’s popular Gardening Show with Ellen Mary, the local gardening influencer and named as one of five “Influential Women in the World of Horticulture” by Grow Your Own Magazine! The show, which airs on Future Radio on 107.8fm and DAB, features expert tips, skills, advice, and information on

Have you decided that you want to start your own compost? If so, well done, you are doing a small favour to the environment. If you need a little more persuading about the virtues of composting, let us guide you through the benefits and then how easy it is to get started and leave it to do its work. What

Now that we’re in April, we can start thinking about sowing pumpkin and squash seeds on your windowsill or in your greenhouse ready to plant out later on in the year to give you a fantastic harvest of colourful varieties of squash and pumpkins. But how should you prepare the beds that you’re going to plant your crops in? Luckily,

If you live in or plan to visit Norfolk, one of the places you must visit as a gardening enthusiast is the East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens. Alan and Graham, the owners, have spent years designing and creating beautiful gardens full of plants and flowers that truly complement each other. Watch Alan take you around some of his favourite spots in

If you’re about to redesign your garden or you’ve just moved into a new home and want to put your own stamp on your outdoor space, it can seem a little daunting. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to make the process easier – and Lizzie from The Rose Press Garden has shared her tips on how to create a thriving garden