Mycorrhizal fungi – what are they & do I want them?
Autumn and winter are the key tree and shrub planting seasons in the South East of England and gardeners are hearing a lot of references to ‘Mycorrhiza’ so this seems a good time to explore what it/they do. Mycorrhizal fungi are present naturally in the soil but can be depleted in soil or growing compost that has been deeply...
Bulbs, corms & tubers – the same but different
October sees the start of the main bulb planting season with daffodils, crocus, tulips and many more appearing in garden centres and nurseries. But there is more to bulbs than the common spring flowering selections and understanding a bit about their lifecycle can help you to be more confident and more adventurous in your choices. In fact bulbs, corms and...
Welcome to Gardening by Design.
Welcome to the new Gardening by Design website and the first ever post on my gardening Edu-blog. Over the coming weeks & months I will post articles helping you to understand a wide range of gardening topics from design to practical skills and growing fruit and vegetables suited to the season so you can apply your new knowledge and ideas...
