Leggy herbs are stretching for light, warmth or food. Here's how to read the signs, then pinch, prune and reposition your plants back to bushy, productive growth.
❊ October 08, 2026
A month-by-month guide to herb gardening in the UK, from February sowing and spring planting out to autumn cuttings, November mulching...
October 02, 2026
A practical guide to herb companion planting: which pairings help neighbouring vegetables, which compete or attract pests, and how to...
October 01, 2026
A practical checklist for growing herbs in containers, covering pot size, drainage, compost choice and feeding for productive pots on a...
September 28, 2026
Clay soil is heavy and slow to warm, but many UK native wildflowers thrive in it. Here is how to choose species and prepare the ground...
September 26, 2026
Turn a sunny lawn corner or border strip into a wildflower patch with lifted turf, native seed and one late-summer cut.
September 25, 2026
Which culinary herbs cope with shade, how to rank them by tolerance, and how to adjust watering and picking when light is limited.
September 24, 2026
A practical UK guide to soil, site and watering for new herb growers, plus the five easiest herbs to start with in pots or a small plot.
September 19, 2026
A season-by-season guide to yarrow care: spring division, shearing after the first flush, autumn mulching and keeping crowns dry through...
September 17, 2026
Yarrow is tough, but rich soil, crowding and a missed deadhead will still undo it. Here are seven common mistakes and the simple fixes...
September 13, 2026
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