Dave Aplin
The third way, establishing lawns in the UAE
Speak to almost any gardener, professional or otherwise in the UK and they will tell you there are two methods to establish a lawn,...
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Dave Aplin
- Sep 27, 2021
- 3 min
Increasing tomato yields with less plants
Tomatoes are the most cultivated greenhouse vegetable (fruit) in Britain, and rightly so because nothing beats the flavour of home grown...
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Dave Aplin
- May 24, 2021
- 3 min
Of aphids and Russian dolls
I purchased a pepper plant the other day. On getting it home I inspected it closely and noticed greenfly on its growing tip. Also known...
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Dave Aplin
- May 2, 2021
- 2 min
For peat's sake!
Composts may 'nurture & sustain plants' but also contributes to loss in biodiversity and climate change.
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Dave Aplin
- Feb 8, 2021
- 2 min
Sweet [pea] memories
Whenever I grow sweet peas I am transported to one of my earliest gardening memories, at the age of ten, helping dad tie up his sweet...
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Dave Aplin
- Jan 27, 2021
- 3 min
Establishing a wildflower meadow
A few decades ago, pristine lawns devoid of weeds was the fashionable garden baize to show off manicured beds and borders. Nowadays,...
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Dave Aplin
- Dec 20, 2020
- 4 min
Botany, bribes & benefits
This article describes an expedition I undertook to help establish a cacti and succulent garden at the Jardin Botanique de Kisantu...
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Dave Aplin
- Dec 10, 2020
- 3 min
Botanising in the UAE
Al Hajar Mountain range in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) makes up part of the eastern border of the country, shared with Oman. The range...
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Dave Aplin
- Nov 28, 2020
- 2 min
Autumn's perfect for planting
Shortening days, cooler weather and the prospect of the first frosts of the season on the horizon: one might be forgiven for thinking the...
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Dave Aplin
- Nov 27, 2020
- 2 min
The efficient compost heap
One of the best soil conditioners is garden compost, and it's free. Added to your plot it makes clay soils more workable and in sandy...
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