Recent articles by Judy Horton
Take hardwood cuttings
Making hardwood cuttings in winter is an easy way to propagate deciduous favourites, such as mulberries, grapes, roses and hydrangeas.
What should I prune?
Here’s a general guide for when to prune different plants. Precise timing will vary depending on your climate zone.
Autumn jobs in the patch
Autumn is action time in the food garden, so let’s get busy with these 10 top jobs.
Plant rescue
Got a lemon that’s looking worse for wear, or a pot plant in need of TLC? Sometimes, plants that look like they’re not long for this world can actually be saved. Here are some first-aid options that might bring them back from the brink.
Hone your watering technique
Here are some tips to ensure your plants get the drink they need.
Which fertiliser should I use?
What’s the difference between organic and inorganic fertilisers, liquid and pelletised? What’s in them, and which is best for a given situation? Here are six different types, and how they work.
Confessions of a killer gardener
If you’re new to gardening, or still learning, here are some of the most common reasons why plants fail...