Plant Care & Protection

There may not be much happening in the garden in January but there's still plenty of jobs that can be done to prepare for the upcoming season.

Regenerative farming is gaining momentum as more farmers see the benefits to soil health, biodiversity, and long-term productivity.

For plants, gradual changes in day length serve as essential signals for timing growth and development.

Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the root zone of plants through a network of pipes and emitters, minimising water waste and promoting healthier growth.

Potato cultivation includes many specialised terms that can be confusing for new growers. Here’s a simple guide to some common potato-growing terms:

Mulch refers to any material, organic or inorganic, spread over the surface of the soil to protect it, enhance its appearance, and support plant growth.

In this guide, we'll explore the key aspects of garlic plant nutrition, from the right types of fertilisers to the ideal feeding schedule.

Cabbage White Butterflies can be a significant pest for gardeners growing brassicas like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. They lay their eggs on the undersides of the leaves and the resulting caterpillars voraciously feed on the plants, causing significant damage.

Companion planting is the practice of strategically pairing different plants together to create a mutually beneficial environment.

Seaweed one of the richest plants on our earth: minerals, trace elements, vitamins - even natural growth promoters have been discovered in seaweed. This is what makes seaweed so valuable for us and equally for animals and plants.