Most plants will remain healthier and stronger if they are pruned occasionally.
Trees will bear more fruit if they are pruned and plants such as roses will have more blossoms and not become ‘woody’ if they are pruned correctly.
Bushes and hedges can also benefit from pruning as this can reduce or eliminate the possibility of diseases and problems with pests.
By removing the old growth you will allow new growth to flourish as new shoots are allowed to come through.
For many people pruning is a hobby or an art form where they …

One of the most cost effective ways of getting plants for your garden is from cuttings off other plants.
Many people avoid trying to grow plants from cuttings assuming it is too difficult.
If you know what to do it isn’t quite as hard as many people believe.
When you take a cutting off the plant that you want to grow, make sure it is approximately the length of a pencil.
You will then need to remove all but the top two leaves on the cutting.
If the cutting is from a large leaf plant …

Have you ever considered a potager?
You can have the best of both worlds with a potager when you essentially have your cake and eat it too.
With a potager you have your garden and eat it too.
Potagers are particularly good for people who live on smaller lots of land or only have room for a small garden.
They are also great for people who just don’t have the time to tend a larger garden but like to have some color in their yard and fresh vegetables at the same time.
So what is …