There are no raspberries in our new garden! I repeat, there are no raspberries in our new garden! As someone who has spent ...

Wood ashes are not beneficial in the garden. They have no nutrient value and only a limited value as a deterrent to slugs and ...

Whether you want to grow fruit trees or soft fruit bushes, both can be sourced as bare-root plants to add to your garden this ...

15:29, Sat, Nov 8, 2025 Updated: 15:50, Sat, Nov 8, 2025 Autumn and wintertime gardening can still be most rewarding, with some edible plants still able to thrive in chillier conditions. It’s also ...

As temperatures drop and the days get shorter, November marks a key time in a gardener’s calendar. While some may be ready to close their gardens for winter, others are looking for the opportunity to ...

The growing season may be winding down for the year, but that doesn’t mean that planting time is through. Cool autumn days are perfect for planting many perennials, including most of our favorite ...

With the arrival of November comes bare root season, the perfect time to plant dormant trees, shrubs and hedging plants that have been lifted straight from nursery beds. Though bundles of leafless ...

But there is an ancient companion planting technique, called ‘three sisters’, which may go some way to help. It started out ...

Don't plant fruit trees in growing conditions or climates they aren't suited for. Planting too late, too deeply, or in overly rich soil affects tree growth and health. Not watering enough and pruning ...

Deciding when to plant a fruit tree depends on several factors. The ideal planting time for bare-root trees is different from the planting time for container-grown trees. The type of fruit tree, as ...

In this video, I demonstrate the simplest way to plant a bare-root fruit tree. After planting over 60 fruit trees at my experimental growing site, I share insights on why you should plant in a square ...

If you're looking to fill a large space with flowers, plants, or trees, bare root is the way to go. Your local garden center can be full of inspiration with its aisles and aisles of abundant, ...