Gardening

Repel aphids safely with homemade garlic spray: the science behind its odour barrier, a simple recipe, and timing tips to protect plants and pollinators.

Discover how light wood ash sprinkling boosts soil potassium, calcium and trace minerals, balances pH, and improves UK garden growth with dos and don’ts.

Discover how unsulphured blackstrap molasses fuels beneficial microbes, improves soil structure, and boosts plant growth, with safe application tips and doses.

Discover how banana peels boost roses fast: why potassium-rich peels improve blooms, simple methods to use them, safety tips, and when to supplement feeding.

Protect fruit trees naturally with crushed eggshells: how they deter slugs and crawlers, safe prep, application, pros and limits, plus organic UK garden tips.

Discover how rice water can revive wilted houseplants fast. Learn the science, safe prep and dilution, when to use or skip it, and storage tips for quick results.

Speed up seed germination by days with the paper towel method. Learn the science, step-by-step setup, ideal temperatures, hygiene tips, and troubleshooting.

Learn how onion skins create a natural overnight barrier against slugs and other pests, with practical tips, light science, and eco-friendly guidance.

Boost tomato growth fast with eggshells: practical methods to unlock calcium, prevent blossom end rot, enhance flavour and size, plus dosing tips and pitfalls.

Boost vegetable yields with eggshells. Learn how calcium strengthens cell walls, prevents blossom end rot, and how to prepare and apply shells effectively.